One feature that helps with this is the Binder, essentially an album for your cards with no rules on how to organize them
Back in that era, the first print run of Pokmon cards were given the 1st Edition stamp
On turn five, it's so strong that even if a few sit around in your hand early you're in good shape precisely because you can cast it on turn five
You can either take effect damage or inflict it
The stronghold does not fall
With distribution tied strictly to tournament success and BGS Black Label 10 status (flawless 10s in Centering, Edges, Corners, and Surface), it represents a holy grail for collectors: fewer than 50 copies likely exist globally, and only a fraction achieve this pristine tier