While this effect is good and all, the enchanted version gives you a much better rendition to add to your collection
Instead, they take place on a Pokmon-less Earth where the series only exists as a Serious Business trading card game
If you are lucky enough to open a textured foil, you just pulled one of the most valuable cards, and even the base version has a decent price if you don't get the fancy art treatment in your pack
Dropping a Momo on turn one into a Giada on turn two is a curve that just feels great
In Pokmon GO, Mega Energy is needed to trigger the transformation, sometimes available during raids or limited-time events
Hibernation Sliver is great, but you still end up paying two life per card saved to your hand and it's very easy to fall behind