Furthermore, the card is unaffected by the opponent's effects if it has 5 or more XYZ materials, making it a chore for most decks to deal with
Sheets 1-3: Lavender Town Sheet 1 Sheet 2 Sheet 3 Sheets 4-6: Cinnabar Island #2 Sheet 4 Sheet 5 Sheet 6 Sheets 7-9: Safari Zone #2 Sheet 7 Sheet 8 Sheet 9 Sheets 10-12: Seafoam Islands #2 Sheet 10 Sheet 11 Sheet 12 Sheets 13-15: Cerulean Cave #2 Sheet 13 Sheet 14 Sheet 15 Sheets 16-18: Sea Cottage Sheet 16 Sheet 17 Sheet 18 Matte texture versions The vending machine cards were all printed with glossy texture and rarity symbols, but some were also reprinted in the Quick Starter Gift Set with matte texture, without a rarity symbol
If the Pokmon TCG wants to fix this problem, it either needs to decrease set sizes or adjust the pull rates of cards like Ultra Rares to accurately reflect the state of the game
Extra Attacks Extra attacks are another way to better leverage Guiles ability to accumulate charge counters, especially since the lifelink and indestructible from Flash Kick lasts until end of turn
As long as the card is not significantly damaged, such as having a crease or a tear, it should function just as well as a near-mint card in gameplay
I might be able to see this perspective if the only counterfeiting problem involved dual lands, Power Nine cards, and other absurdly expensive, unreprintable Reserved List cards, but the demand for counterfeit Standard cards, $15 Commander cards, and Pauper staples works against the argument that the fake card problem is just about $600 Underground Seas and $2,500 The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vales
