In the current format, the big ones that I think you're going to be looking at are Primal Groudon-EX (PRC 86/160), M Rayquaza-EX (ROS 76/108), and M Tyranitar-EX (AOR 43/98), which are all things that could one-hit K-O Giratina-EX -- but they can't because of its ability
Its one of three in the world
Will dominant decks like Celebi ex or Gyarados ex get phased out by stronger cards, or will the decks become even more powerful thanks to new Pokmon Tool cards
It also helps you set up, regardless of whether or not there is a possibility of getting donked, allowing you to begin evolving essential Pokemon such as Claydol on your second turn
You would think the precon's name and face commander would indicate there's an Explore theme to the deck, but that isn't the case: the only repeat explore engine in the deck is the face commander, Hakbal of the Surging Soul, though admittedly he's really good at it