This isn't something new, but since the early days of the TCG, with many stories of shiny cards like their first version in Neo Destiny Shining Charizard N4 107 they've always been kind of expensive, which were even affordable for a while, but times changed
Disney Lorcana is releasing another expansion, Azurite Sea , this November, and it will feature an adorable seafaring pirate theme
CGC Cards median grade: CGC Gem Mint 10 CGC Cards highest grade: CGC Pristine 10 Sales highlights: A Simisear VSTAR, Pokmon (2023) Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery Holo graded CGC Gem Mint 10 sold for $60 on Fanatics Collects Weekly Auction platform on March 2, 2025
Is it worth getting my cards professionally graded
You could only cast the top half normally, the bottom half would be cast like flashback, from the graveyard then exiled
Track the cards you need and buy after the hype fades, not during the panic