So, we can reliably glean from all of this information that blue does some things that people don't like it to do, and yes, R&D is stuck between a rock and a hard place where it is concerned if they are trying to please all kinds of players all of the time
therefore a proxy of a 1st Edition Charizard for $4 interferes with Nintendos ability to sell authentic 1st Edition Charizards in literally NO WAY because Nintendo will never sell a 1st Edition Charizard ever again its hard to determine if proxies strengthen or dilute the perception of the game but it might be argued that its a positive consequence of the actual high value the cards hold on the secondary market So because proxies serve a niche, and many proxies are of cards that the original game producers will NEVER reproduce ever again, the fact that it uses authentic artwork might not be enough for the original game producers to jump into action
Wonder Pick enhancements: Uncollected cards will show up more frequently, and players can now view how many copies of a specific card they currently have, which significantly simplifies collection management
If you are simply nostalgic for the trading card game and wouldnt mind picking up a few cards for cheaper, then this might be the route for you to go
Surprise, surprise: sold-out Pikachu Van Gogh promo card is already being resold for hundreds of pounds online Merchandise from the museum exhibit crossover is also popping up at exorbitant mark-ups