ludicolo pokemon card Lx2 / None / 2 SWSH07 Ludicolo - SV09: Journey Together

On the surface, it looks like a pretty meh way to remove a creature from the board each turn

This is all in on being aggressive and going wide -- even limited to only buffing attackers

Dread Presence Dread Presence provides a powerful reward for being in mono-black, or close to it

These versatile permanents combine the storytelling of Sagas with the combat readiness of creatures, reads a May 2025 breakdown of the mechanics

Wave Goodbye also provides a decent board wipe opportunity if needed, but leaves all creatures with a +1/+1 counter on them, on the board

The 1999 Tropical Mega Battle was the first tournament to use the rules and structure that would evolve into the Pokmon World Championships we know and love today