basic zacian pokemon card POKÉMON GAME sv3a 048/062 R Ability — Intrepid Sword Once during your turn Pokemon Sword & Shield Slashing

Sacrifice isn't directly better than destroying a target but both the modal nature and the lower abundance of sacrifice mechanics in cube help propel this to one of the better removal cards in cube

Accelerating two Energy is terrifyingly quick, and combining this with the pivoting options M Manectric-EX is a card that can be wherever you need it, whenever you need it

One more weapon against a deck like that is extremely welcome, even if it can be worked around

Stormchaser's Talent is one such Class: If it exits and then returns to play, you'll get a second 1/1 blue Otter token, and if it gained a level before being exiled it will be reset, and you'll be able to use the second ability to fetch an instant or sorcery from your graveyard a second time

There are also sold results of a PSA 5 selling for 320 in October of 2024