If a spell for which the gift was promised is countered, doesn't resolve (perhaps because all of its targets are illegal), or is otherwise removed from the stack, the gift won't be given
Long time fans will appreciate the older Pokmon such as Pidgeot, Ninetales and of course Charizard, whilst new mechanics and cards freshen up the meta in the TCG
Ignore Them Ignoring your opponents strongest card might be unintuitive, and in many cases, it might be the wrong move
You can also combo off with ways to tap and untap your commander at will
What Im talking about, more generally, is the cheaper cards
As one of the original three final-stage starters, Blastoise holds a special place in the hearts of long-time fans