all pokemon cards in astral radiance Pokemon: Sword & Shield: Booster Pack and Samurott arrive as Hisuian Pokémon VSTAR Astral Radiance 3-Pack Blister -

The huge influx of Pirates with the release of Ixalan gave me an excuse to try out this concept without relying on Xenograft or Conspiracy

Edit: Tyranids brings up a good thought - Ancient Mew or another iconic vintage card would be a great addition, you can tell him the story behind it and introduce him to the boomer side of collecting

Spend a lot of mana, make a big threat, and gain another card in the process

Either option scales up in multiplayer

And see how the dredge mechanic fits into your game plan

Apart from its ability to draw cards, it also accelerates energy onto the board, which has propelled Regidrago VSTAR and Raging Bolt ex into popularity, as it gives the decks the necessary energy to pull off their attacks