pokemon cards metal box Pokémon officially revealed the Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1 coming March 20. Each comes with a "booster pack containing three of nine illustration rare-style promo cards" featuring starter Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection Pokémon Topps Series 1 FIFTH

It was reprinted in Invasion (as a common) and later in Zendikar (again, as common) where it shined with the landfall abilities, because it was both instant and would trigger the ability twice

Ramp up mana, curve out on vehicles, and get enough bodies on the field to fill those vehicles with dinosaurs, insects, and plants

As of August 2024, it holds the record for the highest price paid for any Magic card

The promos worth looking at are the scarce ones: World Championship exclusives, regional Pokmon Center exclusives that were only available in specific countries, and collaboration promos with limited distribution windows like the Van Gogh Museum Pikachu

So shes a steal at less than $1