Coupled with the supply chain issues that so many industries came across, you just saw this crazy spike in value (and) the massive influx of new collectors who then stuck around is driving a continual demand. Sentimental value is integral to understanding the influx of those looking to capitalize on the investment potential of Pokmon cards
I have no doubt about its authenticity as it came from someone with no knowledge in Pokemon and it passed the light test, etc
The Japanese-language copies also have less listed on TCGPlayer, and I expect thats because plenty of folks who want to get their profit on the EN versions arent bothering to put up the underpriced ones yet
[62] A number of websites report on tournament news, give complete lists for the most currently popular decks, and feature articles on current issues of debate about the game
This damage isn't affected by weakness or resistance
I honestly preferred more economical options like many of the cards with a 50 damage Flamethrower or Arcanine, if push came to shove