If Pokmon cards were significantly larger or smaller, shuffling and handling large decks during tournaments would become much less practical
This is not a Sol Ring, but instead the new One Ring card from the set itself
When a monster(s) is destroyed by this card's effect: You can target face-up monsters your opponent controls equal to the number destroyed

Month 1-2: Explore and Learn Buy a few singles of Pokemon you love ($10-20) Open one or two sealed products for the fun of it ($15-50) Get basic supplies (sleeves, top loaders, a binder) Follow Pokemon card content creators to learn about different sets and cards Browse Misprint and TCGplayer to get familiar with pricing Month 3-4: Pick a Direction Decide on a collecting focus (set completion, specific Pokemon, era, etc.) Start working toward your first goal Learn about card conditions and how to assess them Set a monthly collecting budget Month 5-8: Build Momentum Consistently add to your collection each month Start learning about graded cards and what makes them valuable Maybe pick up your first graded card Connect with the collecting community (Reddit's r/PokemonTCG, local card shops, Facebook groups) Month 9-12: Refine Your Approach Evaluate what you've collected so far

In addition to being economical, this provides a great form of protection for cards key to your flying-based strategy