I acquire my first loss of the day and grab another oat soda
This coming from one that loves Defiant Bloodlord, Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose, and Sanguine Bond, so while it can make for a cool story, don't count on it
Think of them as power-ups
Don't be afraid to tell your friend that they can and should just buy and play a starter deck for the first few months, if not for years if they have no interest in the MTG "scene"

Surge's Bargain #727 Morty's Conviction #728 Jasmine's Gaze #729 Lillie's Determination #730 Lisia's Appeal #731 Team Rocket's Ariana #732 Team Rocket's Archer #733 Team Rocket's Giovanni #734 Team Rocket's Petrel #735 Team Rocket's Proton #736 Ignition Energy #737 Spiky Energy #738 Boomerang Energy #739 Prism Energy #740 Enriching Energy #741 Legacy Energy #742 Team Rocket's Energy #743 Erika's Tangela #744 Salazzle #745 Scorbunny #746 Weavile #747 Vikavolt #748 Marill #749 Banette #750 Slurpuff #751 Hitmontop #752 Carbink #753 Mightyena #754 Mawile #755 Eevee #756 Larry's Staraptor #757 Sprigatito ex #758 Stunfisk ex #759 Mega Audino ex #760 Boss's Orders [Corbeau] #761 Mega Meganium ex #762 Mega Emboar ex #763 Mega Feraligatr ex #764 Pikachu ex #765 Lillie's Clefairy ex #766 Mega Charizard ex 760/742 Other Supporter Cards Boss's Orders [Corbeau] Supporter Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokmon with their Active Pokmon You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn

Additionally, Dracoback, The Rideable Dragon, is a near-invincible equip card that keeps coming back from the grave every time it is destroyed