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The survivors, especially if sealed in original packaging, became prized collectibles

Farfetch'd has a 40 damage attack, which only costs one energy and can be an excellent holding card at the start of battles, while Meowth's Payday attack draws an additional card to quickly help get Charmander fully evolved

Chandra can also be used as an emergency removal option and doubles as a win condition if ignored for too long

Its Special Art Rare illustration uses soft colors and glowing effects to give Gardevoir an ethereal presence

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Beyond short-term sales meant to make the most of the current market, periods of Pokmon popularity spikes such as this one strongly suggest that cards can (and often do) retain value