They're much like gates, where gate doesn't actually mean anything, but opens the door for special interactions with other cards that reference them
The year 99 is the working test for these cards , exactly as it is for a Pokmon card whose photo is too poor to judge
Having two distinct premium Gardevoir cards gives collectors a more affordable entry point into the set's chase lineup, which is part of why the card holds steady demand
For example, the Restored Archen card shown above wouldve needed the Plume Fossil card in order to be active
Like any TCG, there's no way to guarantee a pull, so players who really want these top-tier cards will have to open their wallets.
While this means you dont get to attack, you can still make as many plays as you want before activating this effect