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Many strategies simply can't work after this card enters play

Evolving Skies remains one of the most iconic Pokmon sets of the modern era

"Mitsurugi" works great on its own, or you can combine this Deck with other themes like "Fiendsmith", "Ryzeal", "Orcust", and more (recently reprinted in Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem and the 2025 Mega-Packs)

You can also slow things down for your opponents by tapping Archelos, so that only you get the upside during your turn, and you can do that by using cards like Cryptolith Rite, convoke spells, or some auras or equipment that requires you to tap a creature

You should also check out all the other new cards from this set while youre here

Once per turn, if your opponent takes battle or effect damage: You can target 1 card on the field