Indeed, it seems with almost each new sale there is a new Pokmon TCG record-breaking profit: A 1st Edition Charizard in PSA 10 Gem Mint condition sold for $420,000 this past March, and original Pikachu cards have seen a value increase by 1,000% since January of 2020
It doesnt have the greatest ceiling, and one could argue its just another graveyard deck, but the floor is solid, with ample room for customization
I think PSA does a pretty good job with defining altering
It is also far easier to splash costing just a single blue
In a slugfest against other precons, Animated Army will typically come out on top, hitting surprisingly fast and hard
It being Alpha , of course, these cards were more focused on capturing resonant concepts and providing unique game pieces than on being good