In Volume 108 (May of 1998) issue of Nintendo Power , five whole pages were dedicated to these strange little pocket monsters
This monster card was released in 2002 as a promotional card for the World Tournaments during the second season of some tournaments
Pokemon TCG: The Pokemon Company International utilizes basic rarity symbols (circle for Common, diamond for Uncommon, star for Rare) but quickly escalates into a dazzling array of Holo Rares, Reverse Holos, and various "Ultra Rare" categories that have evolved over the years (e.g., EX, GX, V, VMAX, VSTAR, and the current 'ex' cards)
Price forecasting for Japanese OP-11 suggests modest appreciation over 12-24 months: 9,000-10,500 ($58-68) within twelve months, reaching 10,500-12,000 ($68-78) within twenty-four months
Second, taking any damage removes a counter, so opponents are highly incentivized to keep you in check
It gives all your demons menace, lifelink, and hasteturning even your biggest threats into instant life-swings