Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.) Legendary Creature - Spirit Overlord of the Boilerbilges Impending 4 (If you cast this spell for its impending cost, it enters with four time counters and isn't a creature until the last is removed
No shadow Shadowless (still 1999, still valuable) Soft grey shadow Unlimited Step 3 (optional): Check the copyright text The copyright line at the bottom of the card varies by print run: 1st Edition / Shadowless: "1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK 1999 Wizards" (note the double 1999 ) Unlimited: Same copyright line, drop shadow added 1999-2000 (eighth print): "1999-2000" appears at the bottom right For Trainer and Energy cards (which never had drop shadows in any print run), the copyright text is the only reliable way to differentiate between print runs
A card's treatment has a direct effect on its value in the resale market too particularly if you can get your hands on a serialized card
In addition, collectors often use the so-called light test, which involves holding the card against a light source to inspect the inner material layer
Even with a high percentage of creatures in your deck you can still hit one or zero creatures in some games which is why this has not seen more play
