Kabutops will almost certainly never reach these heights again, and it boasts an iconic pose that perfectly embodies the vibe that the Shining subset is known for
30, so the possibilities for decks are quite high
New infamy aside, the card was a prize for a Japanese art competition, and this card specifically the 1998 Pocket Monsters Japanese Promo Illustrator Pikachu of which there are only about 41 confirmed copies in existence, with only 27 graded through PSA, and only one at a PSA 10 rating Of course its not the only expensive Pikachu card, as PriceCharting shows recent eBay sold listings, and PSA shows others through action, and a combination of both can be indicative, if not exact, of the amount of money spent on cards at the moment
Life from the Loam One of Magic's best green sorceries, Life from the Loam is often the best card in the decks that have it, which tells you a lot about how good it is and what kind of decks like this card
FURTHER UPGRADES If youre working with a bigger budget, there are some additional cards you could pick up that would improve the deck significantly
