While there are more lofty chases in White Flare, collectors are likely to prize this card for how completely it embodies the Pokmons lore bold, shadowy, and forever scheming at the forests edge
Yes, the previous creature will come back, but it hasnt left the battlefield, so the opponent wont get any triggers to take advantage of
In English products, pull rates are completely random its possible (though unlucky) to open an entire 36-pack box and not pull any ultra-rare chase card
It can sacrifice a creature to counter a spell, so it doubles as a sacrifice outlet, but its limited to once per turn
Getting to sacrifice a creature to counter a spell is a pretty good deal, especially for only 1 mana on activation