In October 2020, a PSA 10 mint condition first-edition shadowless holographic Charizard was bought by ex-rapper Logic at auction for a sizeable $220,000 (173,000), only to be surpassed a month later when another Charizard of the same specifications sold for $295,000 (210,000)
For collectors who want to own this card, buying a raw single (~$231) is far more cost-effective than chasing the god pack across 100+ boxes
Ultimate Rare Known for their embossed texture, Ultimate Rares have raised foil across the name, artwork, and even the borders
Foshan SHP Crafts and Shenzhen Rayyi Zhicheng balance quality (good review scores, UV protection) with scalable pricing for bulk orders, making them solid choices for established retailers
or maybe booster box prices have shot up for the set you want because it's in big demand, making the price efficiency less tempting than usual