based on historically data, just as with stocks and real estate, there is a "proof of concept" that Pokemon cards can be a good investment
The Commander decks and themes are: Riders of Rohan: White, Red, and Blue Humans theme Food and Fellowship: White, Black, and Green Food theme Elven Council: Blue and Green Elven scry theme Hosts of Mordor: Blue, Black, and Red Sauron theme There are reprints in the Commander decks but they will have new Lord of the Rings artwork
That single point of damage is simply the admission fee you pay to exile a card, and the life total change is almost incidental
Isareth was a mighty queen and high priest until she was driven into the catacombs under her temple by a rebellion
We barely have reached a balance recently with finding product at all and having a decent chase with secret rares/alt arts