Team Rocket was the original crime syndicate from the very first Pokmon game, and has continued to be a major antagonist throughout the franchise ever since
Though not the first Pokmon cards ever created, with sets like the Carddass releases coming before, unlike prior issues, the 1996 Japanese Base Set was a true TCG, whereas Carddass was meant for consumers to collect and learn about the characters
The card itself is already a powerhouse commander that can function very well, turning any creature into Food tokens after your Spiders deal damage to them
These craft kits let you realistically experience that sense of presence, as if you're being drawn into the card
Based on the latest market prices tracked on TCG Stacked, Hippowdon LV.X is worth about $25.51 USD
Whats brought this about is likely more complicated