Preventing combat damage in one damage step doesnt make an opposing board less scary the turn after
Currently, the 10 most expensive and valuable cards in Surging Sparks are: Pikachu ex, Special Illustration Rare Latias ex, Special Illustration Rare Pikachu ex, Hyper Rare Milotic ex, Special Illustration Rare Hydreigon ex, Special Illustration Rare Lisias Appeal, Special Illustration Rare Alolan Exeggutor ex, Special Illustration Rare Latios, Illustration Rare Jasmines Gaze, Special Illustration Rare Night Stretcher, Hyper Rare Night Stretcher, Hyper Rare Despite being the rarest cards to find, Hyper Rares (also known simply as Gold Cards) rarely grace most expensive card lists, largely on account of them lacking the unique flair of Special Illustration Rares, or even most regular Illustration Rares
Which essentially means strategize and take your time while keeping all your cards stocked with as much protection as possible
Not only is that okay, but that is recommended as having a card with multiple purposes ultimately gives you more flexibility to react to certain scenarios and bring synergy to your decks theme