Essentially, it is impossible for me to play Palkia within the first few months of joining the beta, unless I either migrate my PTCGO account, or buy and redeem hundreds of code cards (check out PoTown Store if you need codes )
Naturally, these cards are worth more as they are the first print run of that particular set
The gameplay involves strategy, skill, and a bit of luck, as players aim to outmaneuver their rivals by utilizing the strengths of their Pokmon and countering opponents moves
Since you spent the turn cheating an octopus into play, Unagi's Spray can be just the trickery you need to defeat an attacker or trigger a second draw
Grading your cards is also extremely beneficial to the process of finding out how much it could be worth
A self-mill strategy with Necrotic Ooze might be worth looking at