Prices reached astronomical peaks during that frenzy, driven by speculation and FOMO as much as genuine collecting demand
Before the Pokmon Trading Card Game launched in the USA, the manufacturer Wizards of the Coast (WotC) wanted to demonstrate to Nintendo what the English cards might look like
A sealed first edition Pokmon Trading Card Game booster box has sold for a staggering $360,000 at auction, setting a new world record
This makes them useful for finding older or less common sets
Artifact Artifact (CTRL to add secondary) Creature Alora, Merry Thief Whenever you attack, up to one target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn
That includes the likes of Sazhs Chocobo for $1.96, Tonberry for $2.49, the useful Summon: Shiva for $1.56, or even Gladiolus Amicitia for 33 cents