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For example, the Mega Venusaur ex evolves from Ivysaur, not a Venusaur ex
In most cases it is better to continue playing to call their bluff because, if your opponent doesnt have a way to destroy Roots of Yggdrasil you can at least progress the game
That same year, Nintendo and its Pokmon affiliates moved the license for translating and distributing the Pokmon TCG away from Wizards of the Coast, with Bulbapedia listing the transfer date as October 1, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has its own written stance on proxies, in which they state: Wizards of the Coast has no desire to police playtest cards made for personal, non-commercial use, even if that usage takes place in a store. What is the Point of a Proxy
It might not be the biggest priority for a Sacrifice deck, but it still opens up plenty of play possibilities - making Ashnod's Altar an ideal addition to any Sac deck