You can play this thing on turn 2 with two lands, a Sol Ring, and the Arcane Signet
The important take away is, the Token can rise and fall when the underlying Illus Pikachu card does not change in price
However, near-mint (NM) takes the cake, with its highest recent sale registering at $95, though you should expect it to be closer to $50 in most cases
Pikachu #2 Pokemon McDonalds 2024 Keep track of your collection value over time
#19 Making cards "to order" definitely solves the issue of scalpers, but selling direct to consumer does hurt the retail stores which are the backbone of the community - whether here or in Japan
Pokmon cards are having a major comeback since the pandemic, bringing nostalgia and some financial gains to collectors