If you only spend black and one other color you only get two cards and pay two life, and if you just spend black you get one card for one life
(2021-02-05) The subtype Shapeshifter that appears on the type line is mostly there to reinforce the flavor
The +1/+1 is negligible, so the only thing thats really compelling about Demonic Vigor is the fact that it doesnt fall off when they Claim the Firstborn it
At this point, we think they are here to stay
However, as with anything else, the value of your cards still depends on the market forces for supply and demand
TCGplayer pros for buying Pokemon cards: Massive online selection Excellent customer service Direct by TCGplayer offers enhanced service and standards (cards are shipped and handled by them) Plenty of opportunity to preorder Standardized way of shopping for specific cards and products Cons: Interface is sometimes confusing, especially when looking for specific card images Shipping can take a long time (especially when not purchasing from TCGplayer direct) Shipping is often more expensive than the cards you buy (when buying low cost singles) Theres no way to track shipping for lower cost cards No great way to purchase low cost shipping with tracking No bidding #2 eBay is best for discerning shoppers and particularly rare cards eBay is a close second when it comes to buying Pokemon cards online