In other words, whats the first Pokemon card? Is a different question than whats the first card with a Pokemon on it? If we are going to value a first appearance then honestly the video game is more of a correct answer First physical product to mention/depict Pocket Monsters
You can easily add an extra fattie or two, but thanks to card draw you always have stuff to cast, while all the Land bounce and some expensive abilities like on Thrasios, Triton Hero etc
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You also get price breaks if you order multiple copies of the same deck, but that was less relevant for me
In Wilds of Eldraine , you'll be able to find these special full-art lands with fairy talethemed artwork
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