Equipping it to a flying Thopter is an easy way to get around blockers, especially since it protects from white (i.e., most flying creatures)
(2) During your Main Phase, you can: Immediately after this effect resolves, Normal Summon 1 Gem- monster
The great thing about Alakazam is how they punish opposing Pokemon who require multiple Energy, such as Mewtwo ex or Charizard ex
Prior to this release, the TCG relied on designations such as Alternate Arts, Rainbow Rares, and Secret Rares to denote its chase cards
Well, today is that rare day
Meanwhile, Dusk // Dawn is the only aftermath card that has an effect that is rare on its front half (and arguably on both halves, but more on this in a minute)