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For collectors, this one checks the box for classic powerhouse done right. Steelix has been a fan-favorite since the Johto era, and this card delivers a fresh artistic take that captures its raw, unstoppable energy

Cycling through copies of the card as much as possible in a single turn is key to many of the decks plays, allowing it to bring out powerful Ritual monsters like Skull Guardian, Protector of the Voiceless Voice with ease

His ability also triggers when opposing creature tokens die, too, which boosts its value immensely

For lands in 60-card decks, you aim to run from 20 to 23 in aggressive decks, 24 to 25 in midrange ones, and 26 to 27 in control archetypes

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For example, some fake English Latios Gold Star cards mistakenly print the name Latias at the top of the card instead of Latios. Additionally, replicas often suffer from a severe color imbalance, displaying an unnaturally harsh yellow border or a muddy, dark background compared to authentic prints