Its unique trainer theme makes it stand out in the collection
Its ever so slightly cheaper than the previous version, with this Ultimate Cup cards value sitting at an average of $258 at the time of writing
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Later, cards like Epochrasite and Jhoira of the Ghitu explored some different twists featuring this mechanic
Fang, Fearless l'Cie + Kishla Skimmer Fang, Fearless l'Cie and Kishla Skimmer offer similar value, though the Skimmer, with its lower cost, is much stronger if you can cast it
While it still carries vintage appeal and strong demand, it is generally more accessible than the original Base Set Charizard