However, the Electric-type creature once again appeared as a starter in Gen 1 games with Lets Go, Pikachu
This number can often vary wildly, for the same reasons I stated that TCGplayer shifted from using a mean to a median calculation for their average
Those who care about opening packs for value will also be glad to find out that prices are holding up
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Part of the continued move toward red doing this kind of thing, which I find a good mechanic, this one seems too situational
Choose Japanese Cards If: You want the same artwork at a significantly lower price You are building a collection for display the print quality is excellent You are targeting cards with high English premiums (3x+) such as Psyduck, Mega Scrafty ex, or Mega Gengar ex #284 You want a better sealed opening experience with more consistent hits You are comfortable with Japanese text Choose English Cards If: You want maximum resale liquidity English singles have a global buyer pool You are holding long-term and want the higher ceiling on flagship cards You are targeting near-parity cards where the premium is minimal (Canari, Bellibolt, Mega Dragonite #295) You prefer English text or need the cards to be immediately recognisable to buyers Pricing data sourced from PriceCharting market sales, March 2026