Back in the 1990s, Pokmon cards were not produced in the same volume as todays modern cards, making the First Edition Charizard a rarity from the start
For the unititiated, these are packs that can be obtained when participating in organised Pokemon games, such as pre-release events, weekly games or tournaments
With the increase in hobbyists and collectors, the prices of vintage sets and cards have gone up as well causing some collector's pieces to skyrocket in value
Even though Garchomp is the foreground focus, both the Pokemon and trainer share a significant portion of the spotlight, and the background offers a nice contrast to define their features
Thematically this deck rebuilds its large ensemble of characters in the World of Ruin, so the deck theme really plays into that section of the story