Instead of a banlist, for the most part, Vintage uses a restricted list
Budget Options Cheaper Some cards are expensive because they're staples of the format, or theyre old and in need of a reprint
With that kind of demand also comes plenty of high prices for its rarest cards
1 Surging Sparks Market Price: $247.05 The most valuable booster box from the Scarlet & Violet era, by far, was the final one released in 2024: Surging Sparks, featuring a staggering four cards with median price points above $100 This box includes the top chase card across all Scarlet & Violet sets so far, Pikachu ex with a market price of $471.90, so its no wonder this booster box clocks in as the most valuable one from this era
And while counterfeit Pokemon cards arent a widespread issue these days, at least when it comes to English cards, that wasnt always the case
Sure looks like a dragon to me, though