Beckett Grading Services (BGS) Beckett is another top-tier option, particularly popular with high-end collectors
SIR Umbreon was a rare card to begin with, but that double scarcity, and being arguably one of the most beautiful modern cards released, is the reason why this card is currently worth just under $1000
The only issue with this deck is that it doesnt have a ton of cards that are still competitively viable today (with a few notable exceptions like Lefou Instigator and Shield of Virtue)
And people have noticed, which could be partly the reason for this cards solid market price
The SIR format gives the illustration a tactile quality that elevates it above a standard card, and the combination of the shiny Pokemon theme with the SIR treatment creates a premium product that appeals to collectors who value both rarity and artistic quality
It is sometimes said that free counterspells are like the police of a format, keeping other decks in check and preventing absurd combo strategies from taking over
