In my experience, you dont need to go overkill with your ramp options, though
Losing two energy cards is just devastating to any opposing players tempo
Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Abhorrent Oculus's additional cost must be paid even if it's cast "without paying its mana cost" or for any alternative cost
At the end of the Battle Phase, if this card battled: If your LP is lower than your opponent's, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the difference
Like most Pokmon cards, the value of Pikachu depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Crown Zenith)
I'm still following my brother's footsteps before I can do this on my own in the future without him