The Caterpie that would eventually evolve into Butterfree was even the first Pokemon caught by Pallets newest trainer
Trainers and energy The shadow tell applies across the whole Base Set, not just holos
If the Fae Dominion Commander deck werent a slam dunk already, there are some excellent reprints that come along with it
Armored Skaab | Art by Volkan Baga These decks relied heavily on Armored Skaab, Deranged Assistant, and Forbidden Alchemy to turn on their Makeshift Maulers, pull ahead on cards by flipping over Think Twice, and control the tempo of the game by gaining access to a steady stream of Silent Departures
Characters from Disneys The Sword in the Stone make a major appearance
Think of it like choosing a background for your D&D character - it augments an existing archetype and gives access to a few more useful skills, training and other avenues of play