Questions like when did pokemon cards come out? or are pokemon cards a good investment? are part of the bigger picture, but your personal goals should affect your decisions
Not only that, but its in-game legality didn't raise concerns, and the fact that it was very expensive was fine considering this and also the fact that it was a premium set, meaning it had very strong and valuable cards that in turn increased the value of each pack
At events like prereleases, where newer players face experienced ones, I see new players get surprised by all the different opportunities to interact during combat
Of note, Special Guests cards arent found in the wildcard nor traditional foil slot in Play Boosters
I appreciate these decks as a learning experience, but they dont hold up to modern scrutiny
What you see is what you get genuine items, clearly described and backed by our confidence in their origin