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Imagine being able to cast a Sphinxs Revelation to draw a bunch of cards for just three mana, or even dropping an Approach of the Second Sun for just one white mana
This means that other decks that dont have three-prizers will likely have good matchups against Lucario if they can do enough damage or hit Lucario for weakness
You play enchantments and unlock doors then eerie things happen
The first is a triggered ability: "When this permanent enters the battlefield, target player may search their library for a card named [name], reveal it, put it into their hand, then shuffle their library." Note that the target player searches their library (which may be affected by effects such as that of Stranglehold) and that the card they find is revealed, even though these words aren't included in the ability's reminder text
The combination of rarity, iconic status, and visual beauty makes it a standout for both competitive collectors and longtime fans of the franchise