From stunning Illustration Rares to nostalgic vintage holos, the artwork has become one of the biggest reasons collectors chase specific cards and sealed products today
Mystery boxes are designed for suspense, but the seller needs to make a profit, so not every box can contain a card worth more than you paid
That's pretty steep in a meta that often favors low-Energy deckbuilding, but if you play your cards right (ha) it shouldn't be too difficult to stack up
(If you play planeschase enough, you might see this become a staple card in your group.) The main draw to planeschase came to me when I saw how it affected the game, as with little subtlety, the game drastically changed when planes came in
Limited print runs make cards rarer and more sought after, leading to higher prices
Possibly the holy-grail of Pokemon TCG cards is a first-edition, mint-condition Charizard from the Base Set