Sword of the Realms is a nice curve filler for low-to-the-ground aggressive decks, and once equipped, ensures your creature can return to the fight after being killed in battle
You could ask: Are you going to attack me this turn? Do you have a counterspell in your hand? Are you able to win the game this turn? If I were to ask you if you concede the game, would your answer to that question be the same as the answer to this question? Spark Fiend is hilarious because its not entirely clear what the card does, why it does it, or how it does it
The first is that Venusaur is sadly not as popular or desirable as either Blastoise or Charizard
It is probably a great choice in certain known metas as well but in a low curve limited setting it is just a bit too much risk
Paralyzed A Paralyzed Pokmon is marked as such by turning its card sideways
If this card is destroyed by battle, or if this card in its owner's possession is destroyed by an opponent's card effect: You can target 1 of your banished monsters