Yes, Pokmon TCG Pocket trading is here, bringing a whole other dynamic to the game's ecosystem
Or you can partner it with Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker or Dargo, the Shipwrecker so you can one-shot an opponent via commander damage
This then allows you to save on shipping: 6 cards slipped into a card saver can still qualify for a regular letter in the UK (0.75 for 2nd Class), whereas 6 cards stored in 3 toploaders will require you to ship as a large letter (1.15 for 2nd Class)
So, if you want to use this new mechanic, you should play those missions first and buy a lot of Playmakers packs
No, you can only gain as much life as the amount of damage dealt by the creature with Lifelink
Mismanaging energy or overcommitting to the bench can slow the deck down, so disciplined sequencing is key to staying ahead throughout the match