It provides a true zero-mana option for countering noncreature spells, only costs a single mana more than Negate itself when hardcast, and even exiles the target to boot
Overall, even without any tricks and using essential beginner tips, Pocket has everything it needs to be successful
In a deck that wants to go wide with tokens or aggro this will also let you go up with a win-con of your Commander from Commander damage
I'm not saying go full base set, but it's sometimes easier to find booster bundles and individual packs from a couple of years ago

Here's where to buy all of these cards: Mega Lucario ex 077/132 Double Rare / Ultra Rare / Special Illustration Rare / Holo Gold Rare Riolu 076/132 Common / Reverse Holo Stonjourner 081/132 Common / Reverse Holo Lunatone 074/132 Holofoil / Reverse Holo / Promo (Stamped) Solrock 075/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo Garganacl 084/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo / Illustration Rare Naclstack 083/132 Common / Reverse Holo Nacli 082/132 Common / Reverse Holo Fighting Gong 116/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo / Ultra Rare Premium Power Pro 124/132 Uncommon Wally's Compassion 132/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo / Ultra Rare / Special Illustration Rare Mega Signal 121/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo / Ultra Rare Energy Switch 115/132 Common / Reverse Holo Boss's Orders 114/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo Acerola's Mischief 113/132 Uncommon / Reverse Holo / Ultra Rare / Special Illustration Rare My favorite pulls and pull rates from Mega Evolution I've opened a combined 55 booster packs for Mega Evolution across its Booster Box, Booster Bundle, Elite Trainer Box, and Build and Battle kit, so I have half an idea when it comes to pull rates for this set
