He first got his hands on a Pikachu Illustrator in 2021, then upgraded to the highest-graded copy through a high-profile private deal the following year, trading his original card plus millions in cash
While another Pokemon boom period is great, especially when it coincides with the series 25th anniversary, average collectors are struggling to find packs
Proper storage and handling can protect cards from damage and degradation
2: Create a 2/2 colorless Drone artifact creature token with deathtouch and "When this token leaves the battlefield, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life." +1: Up to one target creature can't attack or block until your next turn
Obviously, there is a build-up in how the sets went, and there were no cards out beforehand
Did WotC wait too long to act on Izzet Prowess