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While its less true than it used to be (thanks to FIRE design, cards designed for Best of 1, and increased modality/card draw in general), its still a key part of gameplay and it feels like what this mechanic, and in particular, gifting a card, was designed around

One could that this promo is basically the same as Burger King's gold card promo, as they are similar if different in many ways, but the simple truth is fans old and new alike want these cards

The video above, by YouTuber smpratte, shows that exact card shortly after its sale

Achieving that almost impossible, unicorn quality standard is what, in March 2026, transformed a copy of Phantasmal Flames' Mega Charizard X ex from an $800 card (very respectable, for a modern chase that only came out four months prior) to one that sold for over $54,000, winning it a seat in this all-time hall of fame

From then on, each Poncho-Wearing Pikachu went back to getting its own moment in the spotlight, starting with Mega Charizard X and Y cards

With last sales on Card Ladder in May hovering between $110,000 and $114,000, the prize is sure to be the centerpiece of any Pokmon collection or a life-changing payday for simply participating in the hobby