1999 raichu pokemon card PreRelease HITS $100,000+ in 1st 24 hours Lightning Rarity 1999 Pokemon Japanese Gym 2

I love the design, but this is a case of an early mythic that's got the right idea, but feels like a pretty rough execution in practice, especially with 15 years of hindsight

It's not often I kill a mechanic in design for being too powerful, but these cards definitely got that honor

Appreciating Monetary Investment Some people collect trading cards because of the potential investment

The value of Pokmon cards has skyrocketed since the pandemic started, as it has limited the sales of the products and as a result driven up prices for the cards on secondhand marketplaces

Periodic market corrections may offer entry points for patient buyers

Likely better than Sol Ring, certainly close