You're going to discard a lot of cards
The Illumineers Trove is a good way to get your hands on some cool dice and a handful of boosters from the new expansion, but youll still need a Starter Deck or an existing Lorcana deck if you plan on actually playing the game
Evaluate fundamentals: (1) Strong character with generational appeal (Charizard, Pikachu, fan-favorites), (2) Exceptional artwork by respected artists, (3) True scarcity (not artificial), (4) From significant sets with cultural relevance, (5) Cards you would want to own even if prices never recovered
Spreading all your Soldier pump spells and abilities to Saskia helps ensure it sticks around longer, dealing even more damage to your opponents
In the case of the golden Crown rare editions of Pikachu ex, Charizard ex, and Mewtwo ex, each cost 2,500 Pack Points