For the vast majority of readers researching which Pikachu should I buy, the Illustrator is not a realistic target its the card that defines the ceiling of Pokemon collecting as a whole, and we cover it here for context rather than as a recommendation
You either reveal a Land, which you get to put into your hand, or you reveal a non-Land card, which you can either leave on top of your library or put into your graveyard
Or are we good with so few decks per year
The decks best win condition is probably Liberty Prime, who is a way above-rate creature
That's the going rate from a number of retailers right now, but it's a solid deal for anybody looking to go big on what's widely considered a very good set
Time to take a dive into this years Pokemon TCG advent calendar