In April 2024, a PSA 8 near-mint/ mint example sold at auction for $58,560
Players who have already collected cards that will have an Alchemy version should automatically see both in their collection when Alchemy releases
This trigger is nice, but you basically need to get it going the turn you play it, otherwise this card is incredibly underwhelming because of it's stat-line, and I don't see that happening often enough for it to be great
It also represents the early adoption of VMAX mechanicshistorically a landmark shift in gameplay that collectors now associate with the Sword & Shield identity. As the set ages, sealed booster boxes will continue to transition from playable assets to collectible investments
Despite that relative abundance, Unlimited copies still command impressive prices that reflect the card's status as the single most recognizable Pokemon card ever printed, the one card that transcends the hobby and is known by people who have never collected a Pokemon card in their lives