pokemon goldeen card (118) [Topps Chrome Series 2] Colorless Whirlpool (10 Flip a coin Pocket Monster Goldeen : r/PokemonTCG

With these new alternatives, Shroud is no longer such an overwhelming powerhouse of an ability, but it still crops up fairly regularly thanks to the enduring popularity of protection cards like Lightning Greaves in the Commander format

Thats because it includes multiple Characters with 5000 power or more

The additional 2 damage is dealt by the same source as the original source of damage

There are not very many X spells that are better, though perhaps Banefire in some situations

The true genius of this card lies in the nostalgia, not the holofoil design

If its defense youre looking for, there are White Alliances cards to meet and exceed your needs