There are alternative effects that simply put cards into a players hand but dont actually draw (think: Impulse), which circumvents a lot of draw-hate effects
They come in different materials and designs, providing both protection and style
Sword & Shield nostalgia cycle Collectors who entered the hobby during this era are returning with disposable income
Glimpse the Impossible is another take on bottling that red often has for card advantage
Ranked, competitive online battles, which use a leaderboard, were added to the game in March 2025
Subsequent reprints, expanded distribution through the Pokemon Center, and additional allocation to the museum eventually brought supply closer to demand and prices back down to earth, but by then the grading floodgates had already opened wide