It is all down to the cycling effect it has that pushes this so well
Pokmon cards in particular have become one of the symbolic collectibles of Japanese content that spread globally through games, anime, and manga
[Pokmon TCG] The Charizard ex Deck Turns to the Dark Side "To be free, there must be black fire." DragonForce (For the decks competitive history before September 2024, please refer to the gallery.) [Update 18 Aug 2025] This deck made it to the semifinals of the 2025 Pokmon TCG World Championships in the hands of Japanese player Junya Tanaka
The Great Henge, Embercleave, and The Circle of Loyalty struck me as the most played members of the cycle
He's an absolute unit that can just keep going if you set him up for success
Look for signs of slab tampering: gaps in the sealing, uneven edges, lightweight feel