In newer precons a lot of cards focus on either card draw engine pieces, or backline trigger-related cards that dont want to attack or block and just stand there menacingly
If that creature is legendary, instead create two of those tokens that are tapped and attacking
You could also consider Stonjourner (121) from this set as an option, as it is another Basic Pokmon, has a solid 130 HP but also has a strong Ability, Exoskeleton , which reduces the damage it takes by 20 from attacks (including your own, though thats not relevant here)
Articuno ex is a strong card in play, although it keeps with the game's ex rule of allowing opponents to receive two points when an ex card is knocked out from play
5 Genex Undine is an Amazing Retro Combo Starter Easily Sending Water Attribute Monsters to the GY When the game was far slower in retro formats and handtraps weren't as prevalent, normal summons were far more important, and their effects had to be stronger to make up for the lack of extenders
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