Dont get me wrong, there are still some very good budget options, it is just that the non-budget options are much better cards, obviously
Aside from a few differences, Gold Star cards reign supreme as one of the most desirable versions for any Pokemon, particularly Eeveelutions
This can work wonders with Szarel, Genesis Shepherd from the new World Shaper precon
(Also, this matchup tends to tie a lot in a tournament environment, because both decks take a lot of time and reflexion to play and have the ability to come back from a Prize deficit, so early scooping is rare.) Perhaps a better way to deal with Giratina (and one that I expect in higher numbers in Liverpool) is Lost Box
Maybe the thing in both of these images is one of Ursulas sneaky boys: Flotsam and Jetsam
Source: PokBeach, Serperior/PokBeach