In most cases, this is because you managed to knock out one of the stronger Pokemon ex, GX, Vmax, or any other Pokemon with a special ruling
The change applies to cards being added into the TCG starting with the Sword and Shield Series, a set of over 200 cards focusing on the newest video games in the franchise in-line with the Galar Collection from November 2019
Mono-Blue Landfall Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager 5.3%inclusion 1 decks 19 decks Top Commanders Patron of the Moon 35%inclusion 44 decks 125 decks Cosima, God of the Voyage 26%inclusion 32 decks 125 decks Princess Yue 21%inclusion 15 decks 71 decks Charix, the Raging Isle 5.6%inclusion 7 decks 125 decks Meloku the Clouded Mirror 3.2%inclusion 4 decks 125 decks Gogo, Master of Mimicry 4.3%inclusion 4 decks 94 decks The Mindskinner 2.5%inclusion 3 decks 119 decks Orvar, the All-Form 1.6%inclusion 2 decks 125 decks Eluge, the Shoreless Sea 1.6%inclusion 2 decks 125 decks Uyo, Silent Prophet 1.6%inclusion 2 decks 125 decks Taniwha 1.6%inclusion 2 decks 125 decks Faceless One // Shameless Charlatan 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks Soramaro, First to Dream 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks Sun Quan, Lord of Wu 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks Bruvac the Grandiloquent 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks Arcum Dagsson 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks Minn, Wily Illusionist 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks Katsumasa, the Animator 0.8%inclusion 1 decks 125 decks New Cards Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager 11%inclusion 10%synergy 2 decks 19 decks H.E.R.B.I.E
not only does it cost less mana than LabMan, but it doesnt require an additional effect to draw a card, and killing it in response rarely interrupts the win since the trigger goes straight to the stack
While Raikou is a Legendary Pokmon, this Brilliant Stars Ultra Rare release also emphasizes trainer connections, giving it a unique place in the waifu-themed market
