Not only does it have to be equipped to a creature, but that creature also needs to attack
Then while you're using proliferate to advance your plan, it can also lock down creatures for multiple turns after that
And I plan to bring them back some day
Some of the most valuable first-edition cards are: Blastoise (holographic): $4,15031,334 USD Venusaur (holographic): $2,59512,299 USD Chansey (holographic): $1,90527,412 USD Mewtwo (holographic): $1,84113,100 USD Even the original starting Pokmon, like Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander are worth around $2001,000 USD
Not obviously better than what exists, but sitting at that frontier
Launching globally on September 16, 2026, this historic set celebrates the legacy of Pokmon cards with nostalgic reprints, brand-new artwork, and premium foil treatments that honor three decades of collecting and gameplay