It got its start as a magazine publisher in 1984 before branching out into card grading in 1991
The destroy clause can be especially destructive
And we've only got gen-1 in the game now: there have been plenty of Pokmon since Red / Blue , and that gives Niantic plenty of material to keep us occupied for years to come.
As we predicted in our other recent article on the top collectibles trends in 2025, 2026, and beyond (including for Pokmon TCG), well hopefully start seeing more use of unique materials like metal, wood, glass, plastic, and crystals in Pokmon cards and other TCG cards like Yu Gi Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and One Piece in the future
The M Charizard EX Ultra Rare version still commands over $100 despite being the inferior version of this card art, exemplifying how strong the Charizard market is
This initial decision doesnt just offer you a few flashy cardsit impacts key aspects of your early game