But, given that not only got a regular Mythic Rare variant in this set, but a 500-card serialized printing too, it's pretty obvious that Wizards expected it to be one of the biggest chase cards of the set
Join Ashley as he counts down the most expensive Pokemon cards out there, including the likes of "1st Edition Blastoise", "Illustrator", "Ishihara GX", and more
But anything is open to parody, and Wizards of the Coast is making sure to not take Magic too seriously
Real Pokmon cards have specific characteristics: A distinct texture that feels slightly rough on the card face Clean, crisp font with no blurriness in text or energy symbols A visible blue inner layer when you hold the card edge up to a light source Holographic patterns with real depth and smooth color shifts (fakes look flat or printed) Additional checks: Hold the card at an angle under a light and check for even holo shimmer Perform a light bend test genuine cards have a specific give and snap back evenly Compare against a verified copy from the same set if you have one available Check energy symbols under a magnifying glass blurry or oddly spaced symbols are a red flag Taking five minutes to authenticate before listing protects your seller reputation
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Be honest, Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos players: Have you ever won a match and declared it Game Ogre? Or perhaps said: Get Shrekd? Shrek Universes Beyond when, by the way
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