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Yusuke Kozaki : Known for dynamic, high-energy illustrations Sowsow : Created many beloved Special Illustration Rares in the Scarlet & Violet era, including the famous Umbreon ex SIR from Prismatic Evolutions HYOGONOSUKE : Known for vibrant, detailed backgrounds in alternate art/SIR cards Sanosuke Sakuma : Created the iconic Moonbreon (Umbreon VMAX Alt Art) from Evolving Skies 5ban Graphics : A studio responsible for many of the 3D-rendered Pokemon images on standard cards If you see a popular illustrator's name on a card, it can be a subtle indicator of collectibility beyond just the rarity tier

You are buying from individual Japanese sellers, and the proxy forwards whatever arrives

Cohesion and Synergy : Prioritise cards that work well together and complement your overall strategy

Four of the five (including the uncut sheet) do indeed have the typical core as they are printed on the same stock as normal Magic cards of that era

Plus, it can give you some insight against an opponent who is using one of the starter decks as a base for what they bring to the table against you