Introduced in the Hoenn region, it was not available through ordinary gameplay but rather through events, emphasizing its mythical status
[430] Hayes Madsen, in a retrospective for Pokmon Gold and Silver , regarded the games' designs as among the most creative, citing Smeargle, Hitmontop, Wooper, and Unown as examples of designs that did not feel "formulaic"
Or think of it this way, there's no benefit to your collection if you draft a fifth copy of a card, but there is if you open a pack with that fifth copy
Therefore, this type had far less relevance in competitive play than other types, and they routinely were only seen as collector's items
mega booster pack is brand new and factory sealed and contains 18 cards
And the card prices from this set tend to prove it, with secondary market values that are odd to figure out at times, like Serendib Efreets high cost despite the fact that a cheap version can be acquired for bulk rare $0.49, so you are only paying for the pimp-ed up fee to get one for $100+ dollars