Its presence in various Pokmon generations ensures it remains a relevant and beloved part of the franchise
As of March 14th (the day the set released), these were the prices of the Illustration Rares: Misty's Psyduck : 3,000-4,000 yen Ethan's Typhlosion : 2,800-3,500 yen Cynthia's Roserade : 1,800-2,300 yen Misty's Lapras : 1,400-2,500 yen Shaymin : 1200-1500 yen Crustle : 700-1000 yen Arven's Greedent : 600-1400 yen Rapidash : 400-1000 yen Rotom : 400-700 yen Yanma : 400-600 yen Hydrapple : 300-600 yen Electrike : 300-500 yen For Double Rares, only three Pokemon ex are clearly valued
Generally, I'd try to hop around a bit in eras more, but I have fond memories of this Neo Discovery Natu
Catharsis is a beautiful example
And then Temur Ascendancy or Rhythm of the Wild will let even your most recently cast creatures participate in combat (with some upside, too)
The pressure to fit in as many of these as possible means Control is now a four-color creature deck