mewtwo ex pokemon card M Mecha and featuring a striking image of the captivating character across the front Pokemon Trading Card Game Ascended

Pikachu has been around since the beginning, and although it was never intended to be the original mascot of the fan-favorite franchise (that honor goes to Clefairy), the electric furry friend nestled its way into millions of fans hearts

So, it's understandable why Xopher thought they had a shot at selling the Travelling Chocobo bard for $200k originally, as there is precedent for this

Mewtwo transcends those cycles because its appeal is rooted in something deeper than set affiliation or competitive performance: the character's narrative of creation, captivity, rebellion, and self-discovery resonates on a human level that gives its cards an emotional weight most Pokemon simply cannot replicate

That being said, Obsidian Flames is still a super fun set and Charizard is admittedly fun to play when it works