It didnt introduce anything revolutionary, as it was the basic set, but it has more than a dozen EX Pokemon across all three booster packs
Now, before we get to the Forests, I want to remind you that I am not an artist (or a critic), and this list's existence is not meant to assume that, somehow, it's objective
Lauren Bond, Senior Worldbuilding Designer: While the mechanics of these cards came first, as worldbuilders we often look to common cards (especially cycles) as a place to showcase key elements of setting as players will see them frequently in drafts
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The art is beautiful, they're excellently cut, and they feel great
Its gold hyper rare and special illustration rare versions are collectors treasures for your Pokmon card lineup