Whats also interesting is that the boom in Pokemon cards has done nothing to the value of the pre-release Raichu
And while Pokbeach reports that youll be able to buy cards, too, they wont necessarily be the same rare PSA-graded ones, but rather $1 singles to start
WCC - Max Rapids 100+ If your opponents Active Pokmon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 100 more damage
It also has a flashback cost that isn't more expensive than its base cost (but it changes from one white + two colorless to one red + two colorless), meaning you cast it twice during a match.
This difference in quality control can influence investment potential : a well-preserved Japanese card might hold its value or appreciate more if its one of the few in pristine grade
Mono-red was a dominant force throughout all of 2025, and this was one of its biggest contributors