All seven languages (+ additional English shatterfoil) for the XY Evolutions Pikachu, all eight signed by Mitsuhiro Arita: 1067800 245 KB When Mitsuhiro Arita visited Italy some people here on the forum were offering the option to send in cards to get signed by him
Collectors are eager to see these behind-the-scenes views into life as a full time hobbyist, eager to share in the thrill of the hunt for rare items, and they additionally gain insights that they bring to their own pursuits
The illustration is gorgeous and gives it great aesthetic value, on top of its rarity as a Special Illustration Rare card in Pokmon TCG
Because of the TCG 's recent resurgence in popularity, it's also resulted in Pokmon card grading companies like PSA and CGC becoming slammed with people trying to send their cards in to be rated
Mythic Rares were introduced in the Shards of Alara block in 2008, and have had a dramatic impact on the financial landscape of the game, draining value from the lower rarities in much the same way that Expeditions (Battle for Zendikar/Oath of the Gatewatch) and Masterpieces (Kaladesh) do to the expected value of booster packs in their respective sets
