Gamestop can plausibly argue that it's just engaging in what economists call pricing equilibrium , raising the cost of the cards to better reflect their true market value, but as Rutherford points out, this also puts the cards financially out of reach for a huge chunk of the intended Pokmon card consumer market, who aren't in fact collectors flush with cash but children and teenagers eager to play a card game
Y'know big things that can set back an opponent who overcommits
Heck, with a flicker engine, you dont even need to cast spells to regain your throne
For English cards, this guarantee began with the ninth generation of the Pokmon TCG
Anzrag's balanced out slightly by not having any built-in protection, but it hits so far above its weight class at this mana cost
Best Temur Token Commander (Xyris, the Writhing Storm) Xyris, the Writhing Storm is another commander that rewards you for making players draw cards, but unlike The Locust God, youre rewarded for making your opponents draw