The color palette alone would make this card noteworthy, but the composition elevates it into something genuinely special
Having helped in the creation of many of the expansion sets of the time, they began talking about cards which were cut from the expansion or were unplayable, based on the rules of the game
Although Gardevoir ex doesnt itself have draw support built in, in a way it does, as its Stage 1 Pokemon, Kirlia, has an excellent draw support ability, allowing you to discard one card and draw two
Its not all about the newcomers, though fans of Eevee will be glad to know that the classic creature makes its Scarlet & Violet era debut in this expansion, with the option to evolve it into either Espeon or Umbreon if you can find them
The fact that you get to be the one in control of such a game-breaking effect gives you a big advantage almost any way you look at things
In practice, it means an opposing Blasphemous Act will only deal five damage to your board, and a Chandras Ignition will deal double damage to everything that isnt yours (and incidentally, only half to your creatures)