why is meltan in almost every set in pokemon cards Common Reverse Holo 045/078 - GO 2022 - Pokemon TCG - Near Mint 188/264 / Common Card Type / HP / Stage pokemon SV05: Temporal Forces Meltan

Behind that theres a land card (in Zendikar, those are full-card as well)

To be honest on the second triggered ability, it is so rare for that last bit of lifegain to matter

Flavorful in bear decks, but its more powerful in aggressive decks that look to cheat out big threats

Here is the sideboard with explanations for card choice following: Instants/Sorceries 3 Blue Elemental Blast 1 Disenchant 2 Swords to Plowshares 1 Dust to Dust 1 Wrath of God Enchantments 1 Circle of Protection: Red 2 Control Magic 2 Greater Realm of Preservation Artifacts 1 City in a Bottle 1 Mirror Universe Blue Elemental Blast is the most efficient counter spell and permanent destruction against red-based decks