Europe has seen some small restocks previously
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This would syphon the excitement out of a great new set, deter people from staying in or entering the format, hurt sales, and be an overall hit to the brand
At the time, Pokemon was already growing in popularity in Japan and overseas
Broken or unfair cards become the diva that commands the show: When broken cards appear in formats, top decks are reduced to those playing the broken card, or the few cards that beat it
Damaged (D) Cards in Damaged condition can exhibit a tear, bend, or crease that may make the card illegal for tournament play, even in a sleeve.