Discard as a Theme The idea here is that discard can function as a win condition (in that it can control the game to the point where any small thing can win) and as such is able to carry a theme for a deck
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Also his +1 was solid too, as you could kill dorks, and then tap a blocker to hit with some stuff, or untap a dork post-attack to keep back and protect your Ral
Quick Summary & Strategy Newest (SV) highest short-term velocity + rotation play SWSH highest current floor + proven liquidity SM shiny cult following + steady climber XY Mega revival synergy + undervalued BW true vintage scarcity + lowest supply risk Recommended 2026 allocation (if buying one box per era): Prioritize Destined Rivals and Evolving Skies first (highest near-term ROI + liquidity), then Hidden Fates and Roaring Skies (mid-term upside), and Dragons Exalted as the long-tail vintage anchor
It was originally distributed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam as part of a Pokemon-themed exhibition that opened in the fall of 2023, and the initial release was an absolute frenzy
For example, the First Choice Themed Collection requires you to collect any Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle card