Bandai had already launched Carddass lines for other franchises (Dragon Ball, Gundam), and Pokemon was a natural addition to the catalog
You also wont be forced to play one or two drops that dont fit your strategy just for the sake of cheapening your late game cards
Another trick or payoff are leave your graveyard triggers
You may discard 3 [L] Energy from this Pokemon

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