The downside of Pikachu ex is that it's one of the weaker "ex" Pokemon in terms of health, and like all ex Pokemon, you lose twice as many points if it's defeated
The thing that specifically baffles me, however, is this: if the intention was create a balanced version of Standard with nerfs and buffs, why release a plethora of new, powerful cards that reshape the format
Towering, but still towered over
Chapter 2: Rise of the floodborn pack 2 different decks Disney Lorcana Pre-built decks: The Evil Queen / Gaston (Amber and Sapphire) and Merlin / Tiana (Amethyst and Steel) Each starter deck for 1 player contains a preconstructed deck of 60 cards including 2 shiny: The ideal solution for players who are just starting out, or to discover the game with a balanced ready-to-play deck
personally, I love burying my head in binders and taking in the artwork of my illustration rare collection (And I really want that Pokdex binder)