(However, I think Pikachu BLW is used more often, because it can attack earlier.) Pikachu HGSS03 10 more HP Flippy version of Thundurus 100 damage Four Energy in discard means more early Dynamotor Energy Metal is an uncommon attacking type, Resistance is a novelty Cant attack until the third turn, when you should normally have a Raichu If youre running Raichu for a budget deck, this one is cheaper Pikachu BLW 60 HP means its 1HKOd turn 1 by any attacker in CMT Personal Eelektrik as an attack Three Energy means it attacks by turn 2 80 damage is less than 100, but still the same as Tornadus/Thundurus Secret rares are usually pricey no matter how usable, but popular hobby games are always expensive if you want to be top notch Artwork Because five cards is too many to review for just the artwork, Im only doing Pikachu BLW for this
Ice-Fang Coatl , at $40, is another notable retro foil reprint
Sensei cards are modeled after the various martial arts teachers and leaders of the series, and hold a "side-deck" of sorts for the game
"Commander tax," the additional cost of two mana for every time you've cast a commander from the command zone, applies separately to your Background
These are some of the key power considerations that I take into account when I build and edit decks
