The first contest was The Pokmon Card Game Illust Artist Contest in November 1997, the competition asked readers of CoroCoro Comic, a Japanese publication, to draw and submit their favourite Pokmon
cards, the value of Giant Rat depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Spell Ruler)
The main commander Pantlaza, Sun-Favor highlights the totally new and definitely-not-cascadey discover mechanic from LCI, though discovers not really a primary theme here
One of the series most famous legendaries - and source of many playground rumours - is Pokmon #151, Mew
Azula, Cunning Usurper This fun Dimir version of Azula at 4/4 size and five mana is next
Janine's Secret Art powers Dark types with energy at the cost of Poison