Generally, you want to use the counter effect unless your hand is low or you need to reanimate a specific Bird
Red Purple Law Activate 5c Luffy's effect even on the turn you play him
[adinserter block=1] #3: Endurance I complained about the Modern Horizons 2 pitch-elementals right up near the start of this article, so what is one doing down here
However, in competitive formats like Modern or Legacy, there are more efficient and powerful options like Ral, Storm Conduit or Teferi, Time Raveler that may overshadow Ral, Crackling Wit, making it less likely to see play in those environments
If activating the ability causes that number to fall below seven, the ability still resolves as normal
You might want to tech this into a Roaring Moon ex [Paradox Rift] deck to deal with Miraidon ex due to Weakness, or for a matchup where your opponent floods their board with Energy