1 set card sleeves (64 sheets) 1playmat 1card frame 1storage box 5 booster packs 2promo cards
Compared to English versions, Japanese boxes often have: Fewer cards per pack Smaller overall box size Different pack counts depending on the set type Knowing how many packs are in a Japanese Pokmon booster box helps you: Compare values across different sets Decide which boxes fit your collecting goals and budget Japanese Pokmon booster boxes vary slightly from era to era, especially when it comes to pack count and card layout
Roiling Vortex is also interesting, dealing consistent damage, and you can deny their lifegain triggers
In other words, you'll rarely be stuck with a suboptimal setup on your first turn
Because of this, you'll want to include several creatures with flying or haste or ways to give them those abilities
Already found a ton of stuff from the thread you linked that leads me to believe saving cash until Japan should be a better bet than spending now