They let you hit them, you give them something they want from their graveyard, and they give you something you want back
The OP13 Red Super Alternate Arts completely dominate the top tier of the hobby right now, proving that these ultra-low pop chases are moving the needle for high-end collectors
Still, there are some people afflicted with a beautiful kind of brain-rot who love to slowly strip away everything an opponent has and watch the hope fade from their eyes
Charizard ex (predictably) got the biggest boost, shooting up from $150 to over $200 (based on TCGPlayer prices) but all sorts of illustration rares featuring the starters, or other fan faves like Alakazam, have been lifted, only heightening demand for these packs
Investment Tip : Full Boxes edge out for higher ROI due to prestige, but Half Boxes are more liquid in the UK market (easier to sell to budget collectors)