A Booster Pack in 1999 would have set you back 2.50 which was a lot of money for 11 pieces of cardboard
Pokemon Card Strategy: So as far as strategy goes, since Slakoth has a stage 1 evolution in Vigoroth, and a stage 2 evolution in Slaking, there is absolutely no reason to put this card into the active Pokemon spot if it hasn't evolved into at least its stage 1 evolution
This particular copy is the Japanese version from the equivalent set named Birth Star
While, undeniably, the art on the cards is some of the best in the TCG's storied history, changes like the silver borders and confusing new rarities have caused some malaise within certain sections of the community
If doubling something once with Riku wasnt enough, you can use Spark Double to have two Rikus
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