Aside from the incredible art and iconic status of the Base Set, this first edition Zapdos holo is difficult to find in NM condition, which is what helped set the sky-high price tag
Legendary Creature - Elf Noble Colossal Whale Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.) Whenever this creature attacks, you may exile target creature defending player controls until this creature leaves the battlefield
Pillar Analysis: Legendary Power (Mass Deployment), Scarcity (Legends, Reserved List), Combo Enabler
C Common Tornado Dragon X WIND Rank 4 [ WyrmXyzEffect ] ATK 2100 DEF 2000 2 Level 4 monsters Once per turn (Quick Effect): You can detach 1 material from this card, then target 1 Spell/Trap on the field
Choice Belt The attacks of the Pokmon this card is attached to do 30 more damage to your opponents Active Pokmon V (before applying Weakness and Resistance)
But the recommended numbers allow a fairly good chance (over 75%) of playing a fun game without bemoaning the lack of Lands