That trade makes the deck all about finding things you dont mind parting withfrom throwaway tokens to artifacts that replace themselves when they leave
If this card battles a face-down monster that is flipped face-up before damage calculation and that monster is a DARK monster, this effect is applied
Duelists who have patience and self-discipline also have an advantage over opponents
Both Limited Editions are known as shadowless printingsthat is, there was no drop shadow underneath the art box on the right side of the card (note that shadows were only ever used on Pokmon themselvestrainer cards never had drop shadows)
If you chose Squirtle as your starter back in 1996 or 1998 or whenever you first picked up a Pokemon game, Dark Blastoise is the Team Rocket card that speaks directly to your nostalgia, and the market pricing reflects the millions of collectors who feel exactly that way
This effect even hits basic lands, so it can be quite strong when it comes to slowing down opponents, especially if they're not already playing black