No shadow Shadowless (still 1999, still valuable) Soft grey shadow Unlimited Step 3 (optional): Check the copyright text The copyright line at the bottom of the card varies by print run: 1st Edition / Shadowless: "1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK 1999 Wizards" (note the double 1999 ) Unlimited: Same copyright line, drop shadow added 1999-2000 (eighth print): "1999-2000" appears at the bottom right For Trainer and Energy cards (which never had drop shadows in any print run), the copyright text is the only reliable way to differentiate between print runs
This proactive approach allows you to mitigate your decks vulnerabilities and capitalize on the current metas opportunities
Its split second effect means it cant be countered, either, so its useful as a Trickbind effect for noncreature spells
(2016-04-08) Most triggered delirium abilities use an intervening "if" clause
The main reason for Dialga ex being in this deck is the Metallic Turbo attack that lets you put two Metal-Type Energies to your benched Pokemon