Archetype conditions were created to resolve this, with "Chimera" receiving the line (This monster is always treated as a "Phantom Beast" monster.) after the widespread adoption of archetype conditions, this was later updated to (This card is always treated as a "Phantom Beast" card.) , matching the now-standardized archetype condition text
My gut wants to lean on this not being very often played outside of perhaps the occasional sideboard, but this card definitely has some solid potential
As a result, use weighs heavy on many cherished and valuable cards in this set
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Deck is enhanced with Irida and Cyrus includedIts high energy requirement makes it dependent to other Support cards like Manaphy and MistyTapu Koko exSets up quickly and applies good early pressureLacks damage output in late-game compared to many others in the metaUltra Necrozma exIts move, Shoegaze, applies the most disruption to opponents the game has ever seen, along with dealing a solid 120 damage It highly relies on other cards to support it, and its multi-type requirement could hinder setup if your strategy gets interruptedCharizard ex (Shining Revelry)This variant of Charizard ex is self reliant and quickly generates energy
The Precon List Before we talk upgrades, let's take a look at the stock list to see what we're working with: Despite being incredibly popular, Dinosaurs are a relatively new creature type in Magic with them only being a supported type with the original Ixalan block so the card pool is smaller compared to other popular types