"This set incorporated two different Japanese sets and that was a factor in the set size being larger." The two Japanese sets this series is based on are called "The Town on No Map" and "Wind from the Sea." The 2003 Pokmon Aquapolis set offers five different levels of cards that are generally sequenced in order by rarity (see accompanying chart)
Besmirch is the set's Threaten variant, as a Red Sorcery spell which costs one generic and two Red mana to cast
they're perfect for building decks, playing Limited games with friends, and are tons of fun to open
Emboar is one of the three Unova starters, which always carries extra weight for collectors since Generation 5 has a strong nostalgic pull among players who grew up with Pokemon Black and White
Gimme a Break Dear Maro, Your column tends to have several recurring themes
Theyll often have rates for cards by rarity, so you could sell large quantities of bulk rares or mythics for a set price