In the last fifteen years, I have accumulated a few hundred Alpha playtest cards
Nidoking represents one of Giovanni's most historic and powerful partners, and its version in Destined Rivals offers a perfect balance between respect for the original and contemporary interpretation, making it one of the most desired cards by collectors
Windriddle Palaces completely upends this underlying rule
The investment calculus: Japanese cards : Higher probability of achieving PSA 10 lower grading costs per gem mint card more predictable returns English cards : Lower PSA 10 probability but each PSA 10 commands a higher premium due to scarcity For investors focused on modern MEGA era cards, Japanese versions offer better risk-adjusted returns
She practically builds herself when it comes to deck design, especially with cards that give you nonlegendary copies, or that blink her, letting you keep attacking multiple times in the same turn
M Rayquaza EX (Shiny Full Art) Current price: $1,450 Market Price: $538.54 Price in January 2025: $275.15 M Gengar EX (Secret Rare) Current price: $415 Market Price: $376.08 Price in January 2025: $90.81 M Rayquaza EX (Full Art) Current price: $656.99 Market Price: $279.64 Price in January 2025: $164.04 M Charizard EX (X) Current price: $349.99 Market Price: $277.94 Price in January 2025: $126.89 Primal Groudon EX (Shiny Full Art) Current price: $349.99 Market Price: $277.94 Price in January 2025: $126.89 M Rayquaza EX Full Art from Roaring Skies has also climbed sharply, moving from around $160 at the start of the year to more than $650 today
