The low stats mean that Pinocchio, Star Attraction isnt especially survivable or worth using in a challenge, so its really that massive lore gain were looking at here
If you're hoping to play a Stage 2 Pokemon you must play the basic and/or Stage 1's, even if you never intend to attack with them
"Rafale" in particular is a very powerful boss monster as his effect to excavate cards in addition to negating monster effects makes him invaluable to the strategy "Fur Hire", as he can add any excavated card which can be additional cards "Fur Hire", interruption, or out-of-archetype extension
This cards strength could be the catalyst to secure a victory in any battle
Given the Pokmons popularity, it is unsurprising that this Gengar card appears among the most valuable Trick or Trade cards
With trample and toxic 1, it can easily apply poison counters to players and then proliferate for extra value