pokemon scarlet and violet obsidian flames rare cards - Charizard ex - 125/197 - Double Special Illustration Rare Retreat cost Charizard ex 2023 Pokémon Scarlet

The ward bonus is nice, but this enchants a somewhat susceptible card type, so Id be a little weary

Sacrificing an expendable token or cheap artifact lets you bring back a spell when it enters the battlefield, while it also gives you a 3/2 body to pressure your opponent

The honest answer is to compare product by product rather than assume either way

With a solid three strength and three willpower that will leave most characters banished or at least smarting, being able to instantly challenge can be a hugely effective way of shutting down a troublesome character on the other side of the table - especially if your opponent thinks theyll have at least a turn to respond to any characters you play before they have a chance to attack

Or maybe you want to animate your The One Ring and make another copy of it

[13] The Pokmon Company is a Japanese company, so it makes sense that new card sets get released in Japan before anywhere else