Getting a 1st edition Blastoise on its own will already cost you around 20k
However, those race-based formats were defined by undercosted beaters (which dont die to Righteous Blow) and powerful combat tricks (which counter Slash of Talons and provide extra damage)
Add The New York Post on Google An extremely rare Pokmon card that cost $3 in 1999 has sold for a whopping $4,0180 at auction
My local game store (LGS), Tabletop Gaming Center in Newington, CT, recently announced they will be holding a 15-proxy Vintage tournament on October 24th
The Mythical Island set of cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket is the first mini-set players have been exposed to, but being mini doesnt mean that this set is lacking in cards whatsoever
Given the sheer density of commons and uncommons, you've likely gotten several through natural accumulation over time, and that's to say nothing of how many come in the packs themselves