It's also more relevant in draft, with a 40 card deck the difference in 1 land is hugeCruncher Cruncher2017-03-20 19:20:46 +00:00Commented Mar 20, 2017 at 19:20 1@AlexP I responded before actually reading that article, which btw was a great read
Not only are these cards stylistically unique compared to other Pokemon TCG sets, but they also capture a range of scenes, from a Charizard soaring majestically through a cityscape to a Snorlax hilariously obstructing someones doorstep
Furthermore, the card works amazingly well in conjunction with Dusknoir, as it makes getting four prizes in one turn feel trivial
Submitting a modern Japanese card to PSA is closer to a quality confirmation, a verification that the card meets the expected production standard, and the payoff is more modest but far more predictable
Then examine text sharpness (Japanese characters should be crisp with no bleeding), card texture (slight gloss, firm paper), and holographic patterns (smooth color shift vs