pokemon: mega evolution booster box - Enhanced 1 stamped illustration rare “NEW” Opening Pokemon Mega Evolution

With distribution tied strictly to tournament wins and MBAs Black Diamond tier reserved for virtually flawless specimens, the card epitomizes the intersection of competitive prestige and graded perfection in modern TCG collecting

The lesson is either that the true impact of buyouts can take a while to manifest, or that they have less influence over the market than the simple force of dwindling supply

On the other hand, the game encourages spending through manipulative design elements: Price Obfuscation: The use of multiple in-game currencies (such as Pok Gold, item tokens, Pack Hourglasses, Shop Tickets, and Wonder Hourglasses) makes it difficult for players to determine the accurate true cost of in-game transactions

Source: Pokmon Center Pokemon Trading Card Game Released April 10, 2000 ESRB e