So yes, we're all thinking it: Toxic Deluge, Black Sun's Zenith, Bane of the Living, and The Meathook Massacre all get around creatures with protection in Commander
However, since Pokmon has resurged in popularity, the counterfeiters have also jumped back on the Pok-bandwagon and are pumping out their fake product
What to look for: Smooth, even holo application across the entire card Crisp pattern that shifts cleanly under light No cloudy film or unnatural rainbow shine Proper alignment with card artwork Red flags: Extra holographic film layer creating a cloudy appearance Pixelated or "dotted" holo patterns Uneven foil application or bubbling Holo that looks like a cheap sticker overlay Test it: Tilt the card under a light source
While druid or soldier or noble might seem like nothing more than flavor, and often are, these creature types often come with true mechanical identities, and warriors have one of the strongest
Then, once that resolves, you can instantly perform a Synchro summon using Shining Star Dragon and any other Monsters you have on your board