venusaur holographic pokemon card value PSA 10 1999 Base Set 1st Edition Holo showcasing its Mega Evolution form. Venusaur - Expedition Base Set

Base copies are just $0.55, which is wild for a card so mechanically similar to Birthing Pod

The result is exact

Beyond that, the card literally requires you to throw it in the air

its that going first is basically a fake turn that doesnt actually let the player engage with the most important mechanic in the game

Collectibles as a broader category (art, wine, classic cars) have historically been treated as a fringe asset class

Plus, among EDHREC's top commanders of the past month, it kills the following: Alela, Artful ProvocateurAlela, Artful Provocateur Kykar, Wind's FuryKykar, Wind's Fury K'rrik, Son of YawgmothK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth Yuriko, the Tiger's ShadowYuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Anje FalkenrathAnje Falkenrath Those are some juicy targets