blastoise holo pokemon card #003/025 Holo Rare Japanese PSA 9 MINT 170 HP. Star Holo 1st Edition Blastoise

Whats good in Commander is often terrible everywhere else, so having a surplus of these in a Standard set - or even one meant for Modern and beyond - often detracts from the number of cards thatll actually see play in that format

Promo cards continue to drive individual card prices upward even as BOX prices hold flat

Iono (Special Illustration Rare) $50.26 Card Number: #269/193 Rarity: Special Illustration Rare Iono became a breakout star in Scarlet and Violet, so its no surprise her Special Illustration Rare is a top chase

However, honestly, the terrifying thing about the current Standard is that even a 4/4 can be taken down by a well-grown [Scrounging Bandar] or a double-striking [Heartfire Hero]