Unless otherwise stated by an individual card, of course
Pokemon Gaia Version has some neat little tricks that make exploration in Pokemon FireRed even more exciting
this is an extraordinary step, and one we are unlikely to repeat
How to beat: Collect every One-Star, Two-Star and Three-Star Shiny Card in the Mega Shine expansion: Scyther, Pineco, Phantump, Trevenant, Charmander, Charmeleon, Ponyta, Rapidash, Slowpoke, Pikachu, Raichu, Electrike, Hawlucha, Gastly, Haunter, Zorua, Zoroark, Forretress, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Mega Charizard X, Mega Slowbro X, Mega Manectric X, Mega Gengar X, Mega Scizor X, and Immersive Shiny Mew
Instant-speed pump spells are almost always the better option, as you can surprise your opponent during combat if they decide to declare blockers
Its a simple and well-communicated drawback, and powers up a card like Magmatic HellkiteMagmatic Hellkite in a straightforward but material way