With creatures being as good as they are these days, scaling threats are a huge deal for aggressive decks
Then, in 2004, Scrye was listing the same Beta Lotus for up to $1,250
According to Google Trends, there was a spike in popularity for pokemon cards ever since the release of the mobile game in October of 2024
Less depth, more sparkle, and still one of the most opened sets of the era
Between these two decks, and the accessories I've touched on above, Shimmering Skies is really a fun, celebratory entry in this game that hasn't yet missed its mark at all
Phantom Train becomes a spirit creature when you activate it, and you know what's really good against spirits