Any card (including modern) could be worth grading regardless of conditionwhether due to rarity, scarcity, or sentimental value
Of course, birds aren't the only way to build out Family Matters in a potent direction
Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell (such as storm) won't trigger
EDIT: After another look, I think the Mew VMAX might look really nice in person
Until you find a handful of decent staples - cards like Trap Hole, Change of Heart, Monster Reborn, monsters on the power level of Summoned Skull and its like to really chunk through your foes monsters and Life Points, youll be struggling a bit
The box Legendary of Pokmon Emerald already looks overwhelmingly imposing in its own right