We have to contend with speed and efficiency
When opening packs, using cards from your collection or taking on other players, you will see Pokemon that are known as ex or V Pokemon (as well as many others that are less common or no longer in newer Pokemon TCG sets), but if you have these you will see that they still clearly show whether or not theyre Basic , Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokemon
This is great if you were planning on buying a bunch of packs anyway, as its slightly cheaper than buying six packs straight-up (depending on where you buy your single packs from)
Casting Thalia's Lieutenant is always a strong proposition, because you can buff your board or build upon the Lieutenant later
Its an enchantment that allows you to pay to counter a black spell, and you should play it depending on your meta
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels decks that want to go overkill will slap this baby in the 99