Compounding this is the Secret Lair: Raining Cats and Dogs release that sold out immediately
The sheer number of strategies and tech cards available ensures duelists are able to meet any challenge the competitive scene can dish out

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Youll need to master the power of fusion to win and save the Digital World
Power Creep: Not quite as bad as Duel Monsters due to its short run, but it wouldn't be a Yu-Gi-Oh product otherwise
Since a dip in early April, the card has risen in value continuously, going from around $2,170 to $2,889