The lesson holds true for every format of Magic to this day, including Vintage
Instead of hunting for the next big pull, manufacture it
UV PROTECTIVE, CRYSTAL CLEAR, ULTRA THICK - all lucite Is acrylic, but not all acrylic is lucite, LUCITE is known as the HIGHER-QUALITY VERSION OF ACYRLIC resin that is heavier, clearer, UV protective, less easy to scratch, water resistant, and more durable
Using Vulpix and then Ninetales, which can deal a staggering 90 damage for only two Fire energies with its Flamethrower attack (discarding one in the process), is a surefire way of dealing with the Expert decks threats quickly before the powerhouse Venusaur ex can come online
Surprisingly, the result was an easy Top 2 finish at a local tournament with a deck that hadnt been fully polished and no sideboard