a2-50-manaphy and Irida aren't tied to Water-type Pokemon only, but can be used alongside other types of Pokemon with a Colorless Energy attack cost, making a Water Energy perfectly fine attached to them
Paying life for anything is pretty scary when you first start
This is a great card to use with a deck like Dinosaurs, as their boss monster can force cards into Defense Position
The biggest chase card, unsurprisingly, goes to Charizard ex, an SIR that's currently selling for $325
I vividly remember thinking that "Armored Zombie" has a way creepier artwork than him
You dont need to worry about the majority of combos or even the creeping value of commanders like Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder and Rashmi, Eternities Crafter while this creature is around