Other first edition Pokmon booster boxes have been auctioned off at a wide range of different prices, including one that was sold by Heritage Auctions earlier this summer for a total of $384,000 (287,000)
Still, if two permanents go to the graveyard at any time, you've got a 5/5 for three mana out of it, with the ability to sweep away some smaller things
Ace cards are some of the highly sought-after in the set, and in the Western version of the game, we were treated to unique alternate arts of every single Ace Digimon, making the set even more in demand
It's drawn by the original artist, Miki Tanaka
This is why Stage 1 cards can play an important role in some strategies as you need to keep the Basic Pokemon alive and healthy with higher HP during play before you can reap the benefits of using a Stage 2 card during a match