Enchantment-based rattlesnake effects are also a way to gain VCA, and you can even recur them in decks with Muldrotha, the Gravetide and Sevinnes Reclamation to generate even more advantage
Played at the right moment, Mimikyu V can stall and buy you some timeor lock your opponent out of a crucial prize
Regardless, the text of the card refers to a creature with 2 power, its a green card, so using art featuring a bear is both a flavor win (especially with the paw effect), but also can act as a hint (see also: visual cue) about one creature type to complement this spell.
You might also want to try Citizen Sleeper if you like sci-fi
During gym battle, your Pokmon will be injured and will be knocked out from the game if they are out of Health Points (HP)
Its uncommons come down some though as they lack some of the top end flash you might want though Go For The Throat is still a solid removal spell, if weaker than it is in other sets