A query: why does the CubCub have higher power and toughness than its fully grown version (Territorial ScythecatTerritorial Scythecat from Zendikar Rising )
From this generation onwards, the version mascots are Legendary Pokmon (as opposed to Starter Mons like in the first), but the mascots for Gold and Silver form a duo rather than being part of a trio like in all subsequent generations, and the mascot of Crystal is a member of a trio distinct from the aforementioned duo, as opposed to the next three generations, where the mascot of the third version (or in Generation V, of the sequels) would be the last member of the trio the initial pair draws from
add 1 "D/D" Pendulum Monster from your face-up Extra Deck or GY to your hand
While you lose X life as well, the upside definitely offsets the downside
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