Within the meta of the game, some cards now make up the winning decks of recent Pro Tour tournaments
No one has to play a land, but if they do, you get all the benefit
Its easy to see why this card is so popular with a choice of two Attacks that both cost three Energy (two Dark and one Colorless to be specific), but each with very different and powerful outcomes
Its stacked with starters, evolutions, and Kanto favorites like Blastoise, Alakazam, and, of course, THAT Charizard, one of the most iconic Pokmon cards ever
It seems the new normal requires players to be more deliberate than ever to find their own joy in the hobby, whether thats by buying singles, brewing budget decks, or simply appreciating the magic of the cards they already own.
Some commanders make specific Game Changers much stronger