Id recommend placing the die just below each creature to allow for no confusion with permanent +1/+1 counters, a possibility with Favored Hoplite
Reforge the Soul: This is the third 'discard your hand, draw seven cards' I have come across
PSA 10 Gem Mint: Can reach $800$2,000+ USD for the most popular versions Note: The value varies a lot by set, edition, and supply but Charizard ex cards are generally collectible and can command high prices when graded at top condition
Unlike Commander, Canadian Highlander is a competitive format as opposed to a social one
Look, as long as you don't use it TOO often it's probably fine
But once you get it and power it up with TMs, Starmie is incredible