The math is pretty straightforward, but Wizards likes to obfuscate things, because they dont want us to know specifics
Since theres a subtheme of bouncing your creatures to create additional value, The Great Henge becomes even more ridiculous than it already is
Three Strength and four Willpower is fairly average, but Elsa also has Challenger +3 to buff her Strength during a challenge
With all the talk of sixfigure price tags, its easy to forget that Pokmon is still a game designed for fun
Key factors to track: Reprint announcements : Additional reprints would temporarily suppress prices OOP confirmation : Production end typically triggers 20-40% appreciation within 6 months 30th Anniversary momentum : Pokemons 30th anniversary in 2026 lifts all Kanto products Consider dollar-cost averaging one box now, one more after any final reprint dip
Inkay is classified as a 1-Diamond card in the Secluded Springs set