Availability of spare cards etc is also a thing, if people can easily replace a few cards relatively cheaply, sleeving isnt as big of a deal as when one card being damaged ruins a hundred dollar or more, no longer available internationally (or at all) game
Theyre also typically released several months earlier than English versions, giving collectors first access to new sets
This happens in APNAP order
Fighting [Consistency and Utility] Fighting Pokmon embody brute force and endurance
As a 3/2 creature with a fairly powerful ability, this ninja turtle will be a must-have card for artifact-heavy decks
Between powerful Mega Evolution Pokmon, new disruption tools, and a wide variety of deck building options, the set should appeal to both competitive players and collectors