You got a permanent for much cheaper, but you had to pay the same cost the next upkeep to keep it
The rules text doesn't specify Magic
Having consistent Pokmon card dimensions allows for easy storage in almost all binders, deck boxes, and card sleeves, making it very convenient for collectors looking to keep their cards safe or organize their collections
The really high prices paid by top level collectors are only for PSA 10 cards, and a PSA 10 is very often worth more than twice as much as the exact same card at PSA grade 8 or 9
There will also be microtransactions to enable the purchase of booster packs, but these will only include cards you could earn, as well as special graphical foils, meaning no-one will be getting an unfair advantage
Obviously, its the little brother of Lightning Greaves, but that doesnt have hexproof, does it