There are exceptions, of course
Run Nesting Grounds, for example, and those creatures who come with Stun Counters as a downside now have another use
Attend Events and Conventions Exclusive MTG cards are often tied to special events
While a typical Japanese booster box might be cheaper than an English box, the investment potential of individual cards can favor either side depending on the card
Players looking to buy the Mega Evolution set can find different products in regular retailers: Because this is a comeback for Megas, part of the excitement is in seeing how the metagame reacts to the newest additions, which include a particularly strong Mega Venusaur ex and the reprint of Forest of Vitality
Happily, it exiles itself so there cant be the same kind of silliness there is with Nevinyrrals Disk