Its design and power have allowed it to remain a fan favorite across multiple generations, transcending its original role in Hoenn and appearing in later games like Sword and Shield through the Crown Tundra expansion
Now the concern is what decks can use this new Pokemon TCG VMAX card, and how could we see it show up in a couple decks going into Dallas Regionals
Equipment is evergreen now and we expect to see it every set
Since it usually requires something being cast to gain energy counters, Atraxa's proliferate ability helps you grow your energy count without extra work
Thankfully, these currencies seem as though they can only be earned through play, so players arent enticed to buy them with real money
And while Shadow Slash might be powerful, the fact that using said move requires the player to discard an energy card means that it can only be used sparingly