The Pattern The pattern across collectibles markets is remarkably consistent: A catalyst creates excitement (nostalgia, media coverage, new products) Prices rise as demand increases Speculators pile in, pushing prices beyond sustainable levels The catalyst fades and speculators exit Prices correct, often overcorrecting below fair value Over time, prices settle at a new baseline that's higher than pre-boom but lower than the peak We believe the Pokemon card market is in stage 5-6 right now
This is both good against werewolf decks and in them (as it gives you a way to spend mana and get an effect without casting a spell)
Also to add to the quirks that Scott alludes to, people who knew more than me at the time always told me that PSA 10 Blastoise was comparably extremely difficult to find in a thin stamp, however Im not sure if this is just in PSA 10 or if Blastoise is different in some way - perhaps a good one for you to track
This card, including its illustration, is almost an exact replica of the iconic 1996 card which sent shockwaves not only through the Pokmon TCG sphere, but throughout the TCG world in general upon its release
With a handful of Creature-type payoffs at your disposal, Standardize could become a massive blowout your opponents never saw coming
Set: Jumpstart 2022 Game System: Magic: The Gathering Publisher: Wizards of the Coast SKU: WOCD0883D