While that is a steep cost, it is almost a guaranteed KO against your opponent
The Pikachu and Pok Ball design has grown on me, and while my wallet can't quite bear it right now, I'd love to own the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise design
We package our slabs in multiple layers of protection (shells - bubble sleeves - bubble mailers) for safe, damage free shipping
1995 Pokemon Japanese Topsun Holofoil Mewtwo PSA 10 Recently Sold for $5,400 [Source] Check current eBay listings here
Limited print runs of certain variants, particularly Secret Rares and Full Arts, contribute to their elevated market value
It's become somewhat of a chase rare in the set (for as much as regular rares get anyways) and was probably left out on purpose