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The market was pricing in extreme scarcity that hadn't actually materialized yet

Hard-to-find cards, such as first edition and limited printings, make up a big chunk of the most expensive Pokmon trading cards

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There are often pivotal moments where taking out a threat for even a turn or two can completely change the tide of battle during a Commander game

X, Prime, EX, etc..) Generation 3 introduced Pokemon ex, which were a higher rarity than Holo Rares and placed after Special Energies in International Sets (but before Secret Rares and Basic Energy Cards.) Japan sets would include these in the main set alongside Common, Uncommon, and Rare Pokemon

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