what does base set mean for pokemon cards Complete Master Set (102/102) 1999 [MP-DMG] Base set Pokémon cards :

However, this causes them to be confused with Shiny Pokmon, which are special types of Pokmon with alternative colors

Normal Switch (right) for direct comparison, I didnt have a normal text no symbol card but the body text of that one is the same as what I see from other sources

If an effect modifies a creature's power without setting it, that is not included when determining its base power

This also lowers their Sp

It punishes your opponent for any misplay by sniping the bench

On a related note, McDonalds recently published an announcement indefinitely postponing a One Piece trading card-themed Happy Meal campaign, as a part of their new measures against food waste and scalping