After playing with these decks, Ive started to ask myself is it better to buy a precon or build your own Commander deck
Vintage cards continue to feel the effects of heavy competition with modern releases, but classic cards from some of the best Pokemon sets ever are hard to surpass
It also offered some excellent thought paths for cards that didnt quite make it into the deck but might be seeds for future ideas
Key Takeaway (Not Financial Advice): Collectors should focus on artist-led Special Illustrations and scarce chase variantsthese pieces (often $50$100+ and up to rare high-ticket SIRs) combine iconic character appeal, renowned illustrators, and limited supply, making them the strongest long-term value and most consistent performers among Ascended Heroes cards
Some cards, said Schneider, have been signed by pro players or content creators rather than the artist, but theres a very low premium for most people like that
Modified feels a bit like Historic, a mechanic from Dominaria, in that it isn't a new mechanic as such, but instead a new way of using shorthand to encourage you to do specific things