Common collecting goals: Nostalgia: Cards from your childhood or favorite Pokmon Artwork: Collecting based on illustration style or artists Sets: Completing full Pokmon TCG sets Value & investing: Holding cards long-term Grading: Submitting cards to PSA, CGC, or BGS There is no right reason to collectbut having a focus prevents overspending and regret
I actually really like the 90's-Xtreem look that the Llanowar Elf here has, with fangs, tattoos, and a headgear that screams more Dune or Warhammer than what you expect the very first elf in a fantasy expansion would have
Now, are the promos in this box going to be the valuable SIRs that have lately been rocketing up in price
The serialized Chocobo is protected by its serialization it can't be reprinted identically but non-serialized Surge Foil versions of Sephiroth and Cloud could theoretically see reprint treatments that soften individual card prices over time
Returning Rats The bottom half of the Bloomburrow Special Guests list is largely made up of bulk, but it does have a couple of interesting pieces
Have fun chasing these rares and their beautiful designs