While it lacks the high HP of Venusaur, 280 is still very solid for a basic Pokemon, and its draconic typing means it doesnt have a weakness
It comes from a draw engine that converts a common game action into hand advantage, once per turn, game after game
The other consideration here is just how much value you are getting from discarding the card and whether a deck cares enough about discarding to play cards whose primary purpose is to be discarded for value
The White speed one exiles an attacker, the red side is a better Falter effect for another mana, nothing can block
Like most of the other cards on this list, Mega Dragonite ex has seen steady growth over the last several months
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy / Balamb Garden, Airborne Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy is a town card and you really want to get to at least three towns before you transform it into Balamb Garden, Airborne