SIRs like Earthen Vessel have gained 18% yearly, while full-art Energies hold 8% monthly, per TCGPlayers latest data
CGC recently changed their scale - cards formerly graded 9.5 Gem Mint are now labeled as CGC 10, with Pristine 10 reserved for perfect cards
Like most Pokmon cards, the value of Dark Alakazam depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Team Rocket)
More power and Surveil is probably enough to balance out one extra blue pip in the cost
There are three main types of Pokmon TCG sets: Regular sets: The TCG's mainline releases, Regular sets are the 'tentpole' events of each season, releasing at roughly regular intervals each year with a large number of cards
Just maybe dont buy it thinking it's the next Supporter-tier Iono