While Pokemon's popularity has only increased, Pokemon cards and merchandise often sell out of stores, especially during the holidays
Becket Grading Services (BGS) charge $20/card for economy service with no sub-grading, or $35/card for economy service with sub-grades
Not only do you get the animation effect, but you also get a creature that can provide board presence later on
For psa collectors club value bulk, submit 20-plus cards to leverage the tier, skipping low-end commons under $5
Full art and ultra cards are particularly coveted, especially those featuring the most iconic Pokmon GX
It was being meme'd about by people who weren't being represented by the card, and it felt almost dehumanising to see