place an Ice Counter on that target
While it will only trigger for the first noncreature spell that each opponent casts each turn, it can still draw you a lot of cards
She's a bright streak of color in the middle of a mostly black and dark green sea that would threaten to swallow most people whole
As long as your opponent isnt playing with an insanely powerful or convoluted deck that can hit hard on the first turn, your Riolu should be able to hold on until you can get Lucario into play it has a reasonable 70 HP, which can withstand many early game attacks, along with a Punch (costing 1 Fighting Energy to use) that deals 10 HP of damage
This isnt much, but its always nice to have your Pokemon step up in the face of adversity
For collectors who value the original 151 Kanto Pokemon, this set offers a unique combination of nostalgia, beautiful SAR artwork, and the Japan-exclusive Master Ball mechanic