For collectors watching the MEGA era, the key pattern is clear: MUR cards from the first set in a new generation tend to hold the strongest long-term value
Blue can take control of permanents in play and sometimes even from an opponents library
Vstar Universewas released in Japan on 2nd of December 2022, the set S12a has a total of 262 cards, including 172 cards from the main set, 37 Art Rares, 35 Super Art Rares, 14 Super Rares (or most people call it, incorrectly, Secret Rares) and 4 golden Ultra Rares
More than anything, these moments seem to be self-perpetuating, where everyone gets tremendously excited about one particular card, which creates demand, which raises the price, which exaggerates the rarity, which creates demand The next most expensive right now is the Latias ex at almost $200, then the gold card version of the Pikachu ex at $100, and that Hydreigon pictured above at about $95
5 energies might be a lot of work but if it allows you to take 3 prize cards on a Tag Team GX or VMAX, it thinks it might be worth it