Players use these cards for Commander proxy decks, cube proxies, token decks, tabletop RPG props, and fantasy card collections
It is a strong choice for collectors who want authentic English Pokmon cards, iconic Hisui-themed artwork, and fast shipping from Tbilisi
Opponents either lose 5 life or discard a card, and neither option feels good
Because of this, the way Secret Lair drops gain excess value is by having a high number of cards in an absolute sense, with some of these cards likely having inexpensive original printings but that end up having more valuable Secret Lair printings
But while released alongside the much cheaper Unlimited reprint set, and not Alpha, first edition artist proofs are even more scarce than real Unlimited, Beta, or Alpha cards (or anniversary edition 'non-tournament legal' pieces for that matter)