During the early years, the first print run of each set was printed with the 1st Edition symbol and these are generally considered to be very rare and usually much more valuable than other print runs
From some quick internet research, I learned that our high-priced collectible was even more valuable because it was from the first Pokmon card set ever printed, commonly known as the base set
This card is playable in expanded format, making it highly sought after for players seeking M Rayquaza EXs powerful stats and ability to deal damage
I put Heroic InterventionHeroic Intervention in the deck because The ThingThe Thing is a Hero, and I added Kediss, Emberclaw FamiliarKediss, Emberclaw Familiar to lean into The ThingThe Thing's "It's Clobberin' Time!" motto -- if he deals that big trampling damage to one opponent, you'll want it dealt to all opponents
This in turn means you can lower the curve of your deck without gimping the power output and will be more robust in games that you are land light