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Thats a lot of extra text that wouldnt matter much most of the time, so the card type sees sparse use

Note: Listed prices are based on TCGplayer and are accurate as of March 24, 2026

But there are a couple of reasons the companion rule didnt have that kind of success

Price over time of 1st Edition Charizard Pokmon card While the mobile game, Pokmon TGC Pocket seems to be dwindling in popularity, the fans who moved over to the physical card game remain infatuated with the hobby

While some speculated that the Umbreon Master Ball foil would be even more valuable than the SIR, it turns out to be significantly less valuable in the eyes of collectors while still commanding an impressive price point for a simple foil card with a Master Ball print

This does lay some groundwork for similar styles of mechanics, so dont be surprised to see something like this pop up in the future