It reduces the chances of having to discard something we need to Lightning Axe
Do they make sense
Pokmon's own Scarlet and Violet rarity update spells these out: "double rare cards are represented with two solid black stars," and "hyper rare cards will be represented with three shiny gold stars," while the older "solid black symbols for common, uncommon, and rare, circle, diamond, and star, will remain unchanged" (Pokemon.com)
The selection of dimensions is done based on several factors, ranging from the balance of grip to storage compatibility
Cards from every set (except ones with a silver border or an acorn symbol) are legal in the format, making nearly every Magic card ever released allowed to be played
Any OP14 cases or booster boxes ordered after December 9th 2025 will be shipped around 4 weeks after the release date