blastoise pokemon trading card game - 2/102 - Base Set - Holo - - Exc / Near Mint Preserved in a tamper Pokemon Trading Card Game Tin

Dealing four damage to a creature or getting indestructible and lifelink until the end of the turn is respectable but compared to what a lot of the other Commanders in this set are doing, it's bland

Mysterious Treasures mixes filler with real meta pieces and adds to the evolving power curve without breaking it, very much a supporting act that knows its role

Each pair gets two Prerelease boxes from which the players build their decks

This has been upwards of $200 in the past, but after a number of reprints over the last 5-10 years, its unlikely to see prices that high again

High grade examples like this CGC 9 have become increasingly scarce as collectors compete for the best surviving copies

Rakdos, the Showstopper I dont consider Rakdos, the Showstopper to be a particularly strong card, but its definitely a fun one