OP08-084-jack will usually be the play for his KO effect once every turn, removing the opponent's threats and forcing them to deal with OP08-084-jack if they want to continue building up a field
If youre building your Raphael deck right, Rakdos will never hit your own creatures, and hell be able to swing as a 7/7 with flying, trample, and lifelink to boot
The SEC leaders carry collector premiums, not play premiums
This initial print run was printed, distributed, and sold out before Pokmania fully took root in the United States, making them extremely rare today, particularly in Near Mint condition
Which is also the problem with Collector Boosters
The set comes in Non-Foil and Foil editions, for $39.99 and $49.99 respectively with a limited print run