2006 mew pokemon card #148/PCG-P Prices | Japanese Promo Psychic Rarity Mew 004/017 POP Series 4

With the character roles locked in, we were able to assemble preconstructed decks for not only the archenemy, but also for the three players facing him down

Since that record-breaking sale, Shadowless Charizard in Gem Mint 10 condition has continued to be one of the most valuable Pokmon cards of all time, with another sale in January 2021 fetching $300,000

Deafening Silence by Rope Arrow (Tyler Day) Just as I hand waved off a lot of the secret lair works, I saw this piece and stopped in my tracks

Together, these legacy releases help explain why collectors continue to ask, are Japanese Pokmon cards worth it, especially when long-term value and historical impact matter