Paying you in EXP for killing creatures is so RPG coded that Ive even seen a Kelsien build inspired by Fallout: New Vegas that uses no cards from the precons
I wouldn't have ever been able to get into the game on my own
A box from a popular release with strong chase cards may rise over time, while a less popular set may stay close to retail or fall below it
As for new products from the last expansion, you can preorder the new Pokmon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection for around $130 on sale at Amazon in the Big Spring Sale
based around Green, Blue and Red, it should have some great creatures, with a bit of control and even aggro, a deck strategy that Red is known for
"We actually had great feedback from Magic judges who were doing tournaments abroad that used the app to be able to see what the cards did," tells Madureira