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The latter period largely predates the current shortages that started in fall 2024

at its worst is an essentially un-counterable removal spell and at its best a borderline board wipe of creatures with the same toughness.

And here some more examples from the collection of @fritz

Mara also can turn Ivaldi into a 1 card Spright Elf etc

But the true success story of Pokmon Pocket's biggest tournament is Meowscarada/Decidueye ex

So far, we only know of three cards, Demonic Tutor, Opt, and Swords to Plowshares, so it seems like Opt at least will still be playable in Historic when the cards release next month, as befits a card already legal in standard