This isnt just an issue when it comes to constructed
This gives us a general idea of the vast number of Pokmon cards created
Currently, the 10 most expensive and valuable cards in Surging Sparks are: Pikachu ex, Special Illustration Rare Latias ex, Special Illustration Rare Pikachu ex, Hyper Rare Milotic ex, Special Illustration Rare Hydreigon ex, Special Illustration Rare Lisias Appeal, Special Illustration Rare Alolan Exeggutor ex, Special Illustration Rare Latios, Illustration Rare Jasmines Gaze, Special Illustration Rare Night Stretcher, Hyper Rare Night Stretcher, Hyper Rare Despite being the rarest cards to find, Hyper Rares (also known simply as Gold Cards) rarely grace most expensive card lists, largely on account of them lacking the unique flair of Special Illustration Rares, or even most regular Illustration Rares
The visual impact is significant, as Mewtwo in green feels both familiar and alien, the same imposing figure rendered in colors that signal rarity and exclusivity to anyone who recognizes the shiny convention
Chart shows the price of Salandit [Reverse Holo] #15 at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item.
This is why two Unown cards from the Pokmon TCG Lost Thunder expansion were banned during the game's Sun & Moon era
