Image adapted from: Erik Mclean via Unsplash At the very least, consider putting your treasured Pokmon cards into a penny sleeve , which are thin sheets of plastic that shield your cards
These are the cards most of us actually pulled as kids, and their values reflect a blend of nostalgia, iconic artwork, and genuine cultural significance
In my years of playing, I have seen plenty of judge calls because someone tried to respond to a Llanowar Elves tap
It also works well when you cast something from suspend since you won't be casting the spell with mana, you'll have the mana for copying all day long
You can bench it early, power it up, and wait until the right moment to swing for massive damage
Counterfeit cards are produced solely to capitalize on the popularity of the Pokmon brand, without regard for the impact they have on the community