Ruby and Emerald Pokdex entries on Pikachu: Game Freak, Creatures (19 March 2003)
Alongside all your favorite land synergies, Bill will turn your creatures into real threats
However, it really is a big fish in a small pond kind of thing
After its mega evolution, it has gained the highest attack stat in any game, period
Three Steps Ahead Near the top off the heap for counterspells in the last few years is another Cancel
Grading tends to make sense when: The card is high-value enough that a PSA 9 or 10 grade could meaningfully increase its market price You're buying a card specifically to resell and the graded premium in that card's market is well-established The card is a vintage chase card Base Set Charizard, Shadowless holos, early Japanese promos where condition grades dramatically affect value You want authenticated proof of authenticity for an expensive purchase For most modern cards and budget singles, buying raw is a better use of your money