Some competitive players actually prefer Japanese cards because theyre less prone to showing wear during shuffling, thanks to their typically superior print quality and finish
It may have only been the Absol, my least favorite of the lot, but my duck has been broken
but it does feature full-art deck boxes, boosters, damage counters, and a rulebook with deckbuilding tips, strategies, and artwork
Fans of the newer story arcs appreciate the inclusion of these characters in the OP08 expansion
As a longtime Golgari fan, I was thrilled when Gyome, Master Chef came out, since it was very different from what you typically see in the Golgari design space
The Trophy No.2 Pikachu from earlier on this list was an award given out at the first international tournament, but this No.3 Pikachu comes from the first tournament ever