And let's talk aesthetics: we know a Pokmon binder shouldn't just be functional
You can use these reserve cards to replace your active Pokmon once it is defeated, similar to how combat works in the video games
Are Japanese Pokmon Cards Worth More
She gains a loyalty counter to create a 1/1 creature token (which automatically becomes two), she adds a +1/+1 counter on all of your creatures AND gives them flying until your next turn (all for free), or she can sacrifice three loyalty counters to destroy a target creature of mana value three or greater
Mendicant Core, Guidelight With the right setup, Mendicant Core, Guidelight is babys first artifact commander, and you can lean into so many subthemes
Turo and Penny were a bit of a niche supporter cards that allowed putting our Pokmon back into our hand, avoiding difficult situations, and even restarting the prize trade