Japan introduced two innovations that shaped the collecting hobby permanently: a vending-machine-based distribution experiment, and the illustration contest that produced the most valuable trading card ever made
Pro Tour Modern Horizons 3 saw more than half of the top 8 bracket running Nadu-focused decks, leading to surprising stagnancy at the top of the games professional circuit
You can see all the Japanese cards revealed so far in this news story from last night, which features several more that weren't revealed in English today.
With the unique cards from a strong set, the overall price on the play boosters alone is enough to increase the value on this bundle
In mid-2024, this card was struggling to hit the seven-dollar plateau, but it continues its march toward the $20 mark into 2025, as many of the best cards from the Scarlet and Violet generation continue to rise
Ravensburger recently revealed two new types of cards that will be found throughout Archazias Island, as well as a new fan-favorite set of Disney characters that will be making their Lorcana debut
