Putting (at least) two counters on a creature each turn is strong, doubly so if the creature has a relevant ability like lifelink or trample
When it attacks, players flip a coin, and if the coin lands on heads, players can discard an energy card from the opponent's Pokmon, which makes Goldeen a disruptive option for slowing down the game if the Festival Lead game plan falters at any point
The highest ranking of them was Andrew Hedrick, who made top 16 with it, although he credits the Fusion Strike Energy decision to Dalton Cross, who made day 2 with a similar list (only one card off), also used by world champion Vance Kelley
They were the kind of creatures you only saw once in a blue moon, like a special treat that you got to savor from time to time
These cards are all classified as Secret Rare, which includes all of the below plus a special Shiny Charizard card that will be spotlighted in our next Champion's Path piece
