Granting +2/+2 greatly speeds up the clock, especially when equipped to a creature with flying or trample
This is especially true because of the life gain effects that will keep you healthy, like Basilisk CollarBasilisk Collar and Mask of GriselbrandMask of Griselbrand
Evolution can happen in the bench section of your play area, so you can make stronger Pokmon in preparation for your current one being knocked out - and its strongly recommended you do so

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