The card has hefty Strength and Willpower scores to begin with at 4 and 6 respectively, but it becomes even more wince-inducing when challenging thanks to a +2 Strength buff
As with Timmy/Tammy and Johnny/Jenny, Spikes come in a variety of flavors based on how they want to prove their ability - Innovators often have Johnny/Jenny sensibilities, in that their focus is on understanding how the game works at its core and demonstrating that mastery by being the first to come up with new decks, tactics, and advancements in play concepts
And this tip is done basically the way youd assume it is by using the flat of the toothpick to press the ridges down
Smothering Tithe, Esper Sentinel, Rhystic Study, etc., all only work if something happens defined by the card and when the opponent doesn't pay to prevent the effect
: Level 3 Spells you cast from anywhere other than your hand cost less to cast
Even if you never go past the four walls and 120 cards of the Gateway box, this is a full and wonderful Lorcana experience