The most common method is to simply run them dry of hit points, followed by milling their entire libraries, but perhaps the most insidious path to victory involves one of the oldest counters in the game's decades-long history: poison
Numbered print runs create natural scarcity, and the cards association with the franchises protagonist enhances its desirability across all collector categories
When it comes to the lategame, being able to recur Coliseum Behemoth, Summon: Anima and the disgusting Diamond Weapon should help you roll over even other green decks with relative ease
Take control, play dirty (in the best way), and battle with confidenceTeam Rockets Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck puts villainous power in your hands
A lot of the time, writing these articles leads me to more obscure finds, such as the Japan-exclusive 11th Anniversary Set, which led me to scoop that up
Current CGC Pricing (Effective January 2026) Bulk: $15 per card (through COMC: $19) Economy: $18 per card (through COMC: $23) Standard: $55 per card Express: $100 per card (through COMC: $115) WalkThrough: $300 per card (through COMC: $325) Unlimited Value: $300 + 1% of Fair Market Value Current CGC Turnaround Bulk/Economy: 8 weeks Express: 3 weeks WalkThrough: 3 weeks These estimates exclude 1 to 2 weeks of additional shipping time in each direction
