#3: WHEN TO PULL THE TRIGGER Unsurprisingly, the thing you will devote the most attention to when playing the Zenith Flare deck is Zenith Flare
(Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 2 life.) : You may cast target Zombie creature card from your graveyard this turn
Based on the latest market prices tracked on TCG Stacked, Nidoqueen is worth about $22.70 USD
That said, Polygon did reach out to ask whether picking a booster pack matters, with the following response received: "While Pokmon Trading Card Game Pocket draws inspiration from the experience of opening physical Pokmon TCG booster packs, we are unable to share specifics at this time." So, essentially, they are unwilling to confirm or deny whether you're choice matters
Against Qliphort, Destruction just means that they are 2 cards closer to a Scout