Dragonite is one of the few characters capable of dealing 200 damage while also targeting benched Pokemon, which often forces opponents to use up many resources trying to bring it down
In some cases, they may run parallel to the duelists' play style or deck philosophy
You can cast it for 0 mana by paying 2 life, and it strips not just one card but every copy of it from the graveyard, hand, and library
Combos and Unique Interactions If some lifegain player has a smug smile you want to wipe off, pair Torment of Hailfire with the infinite mana combo of Dockside Extortionist and Temur Sabertooth
In the TCG however, most of them are no longer possible due to "CXyz Gimmick Puppet Fanatix Machinix" being Forbidden as of May 2026
Plenty of great bundles feature fully constructed decks that could see decent success on the PTCG Live ladder