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Archdemon of Paliano: I would hate to have this be my first rare

These price increases are likely the result of players picking these decks up as their intro to competitive Pioneer

It was first introduced in the Kanto region in Pokmon Red and Blue, and has since been found in various regions, including Johto and Galar

Red often requires you to discard as part of the bargain, sometimes giving you card "selection" but not actually card "advantage." Black is the most likely to cost you life and White is just the worst, often having to rely on shutting down an opponent's extra draw in order to get your precious extra cards

Next up for Magic: The Gathering in 2026

I spent a fair portion of each visit to the country browsing its array of trading card shops for Pokemon cards, and each time, the problem became more apparent