It goes infinite with a Phyrexian Metamorph, a Sculpting Steel, a Thopter Assembly basically, if you sneeze too close to this sphinx, Sharuum combos out in a heartbeat
Even with no Nihilego as comrades, Mega Venusaur can beat Mega Charizard Y EX or any Pokmon in the game if they dont wake up
That kind of sustained, multi-generational relevance across three full decades of card design is remarkably rare in a market where most Pokemon cycle in and out of collector consciousness based on set themes, competitive viability, and social media trends, and it speaks to the enduring, almost primal appeal of a character that represents everything intimidating, mysterious, and awe-inspiring about the Pokemon world
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