Mega Absol EX is excellent at its job, and this deck helps in upping the damage output through a quick and safe option: Altaria (from Secluded Springs, not Mega Rising) is a Dragon type (so no weakness), and its 2 Energy attack is rather interesting
While this effect can be disrupted by Iono, it still forces the opponent to make plays that they might not want to, which is why Serperior is an interesting card for the current format
There are still plenty of hints that slivers are present in this intriguing new setting, and they will probably make an explosive (and slithering) return to the stage in an upcoming set
Hennessy is concerned that if children can't get the cards, it could hurt the Pokemon community long-term
You draw a card, get some lands, and even put cards in the graveyard to Regrowth later
With the singleton decks required by the Commander format, they'll eventually have to get rid of certain cards central to their strategies, leaving them unable to play how they want