Espeon once sat around the $125 mark in early 2024, before the alt-art surge from March through June sent prices skyrocketing to almost $350
Its ability to endure the most powerful attacks makes it a formidable adversary
Its your classic card draw engine in white weenie decks, and it works particularly well with Wedding Announcement
Venusaur's enduring appeal can be attributed to its consistent presence in the franchise and its transition into new game mechanics, such as Gigantamaxing in Pokmon Sword and Shield, where it gains a more powerful form with heightened abilities
A notable strategy involves using it in combination with Kaalia of the Vast Commander decks, where you can put Avacyn into play without paying its mana cost, immediately providing indestructibility to all your permanents
While this might be a case of the Pokemon's limited exposure thanks to being locked behind DLC, it's going to take some time and likely an exceptionally strong, playable card for it to appeal to a wider TCG audience