With that being said, I'd still recommend saving up for single cards whilst they're at their lowest, as Prismatic Evolutions is a very hard set to pull hits from
Commander's Sphere is also widely popular for similar reasons: You ramp and fix mana with this rock, and draw a card when needed (for 0 mana, even if tapped out!)
The alternative Commander, Marneus Calgar, is where its at
Without it, you could be out both the card and the payment if something goes wrong, so always weigh the small upfront cost against the potential loss
This method of evolution encouraged players to connect and trade with others, making Machamp a memorable part of many early Pokmon journeys
Sometimes youll just choose a Farhaven Elf and go get a free basic