Once Voltorb Evolves intro Electrode, it can do 70 damage for two Energy and can Retreat for free
And it puts cards into your graveyard
The front side of Valentin, Dean of the Vein is certainly a solid play in the first turn or two, but its the back side of the card, Lisette, Dean of the Root, thatll do a bunch of work for your deck, boosting all your creatures whenever you gain life, assuming you have the mana available
Shining Charizard might be one of the hardest Pokemon to see, considering it's essentially a silhouette and is facing away from us, but this card's pose has become iconic nonetheless
Playing this card allows for incredible manipulation of the opponent's inkwell and hand size, as well as affecting the ability to use songs during battle
Well, subtype technically, but its still a big deal