The text Spells and abilities cant be countered is arguably broader than the Squelchers protection, as it also covers triggered and activated abilities, a huge win against cards like Tishanas Tidebinder
This is obscenely bad and should never be anywhere close to your main deck
As it turns out, he targeted Jaden for neither of the previously given reasons - he did so because he owns the other half of the Shadow Charm pendent, which pointed him in Jaden's direction
This powerful Spell Card also gives you a bonus Fusion Summon once itsin the Graveyard
The practical answer: start with Pokemon 151 Pikachu AR if you are new, use Pikachu V-UNION if you want a modern Japanese centerpiece, and treat Pikachu Illustrator as historical context rather than a normal shopping target
I dont remember exactly how the game ended, but I do remember many turns went by with three of us not casting anything because the creatures we drew would just get eaten by Fleshbag Marauder