That said, collectors are a driving force in Magic's secondary market, and as soon as you put a number on a card (beyond its power and toughness, anyway), you're going to get people willing to spend more than $250 on it

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The cards high value is driven by its rarity, Ken Sugimori artwork, and nostalgic valueRaichu is an evolved form of Pikachu, a beloved character in the Pokemon games and animated series
Imagine playing something like Apex Devastator or Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger on turn five
All in all, Id argue that Alakazam is best run alongside Drowzee and Hypno, or Koffing and Weezing, for the best results from this deck
The Tohoku Special Box is highly sought after for its vibrant aesthetics and its inclusion of the legendary "Tohokus Pikachu" promo