Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.) If the target creature is an illegal target as Persistent Constrictor's first ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen
Its combination of stats, mana value, and abilities is perfectly in line with what youd want to pay
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And gameplay-wise, the cards effect moving up to two Energy from your Benched Pokmon to your Active Pokmon ties neatly to the plan in the name, embodying Ns thoughtful, chesslike approach to battle
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