That single card accounts for roughly half the opening value in a lucky box and it sits alongside Arceus V SA (112/100) at 8,980 (~$64) and a Hyper Ball UR that trades at more than almost any trainer item card in the Sword & Shield era
They fit specific decks and have a rummage tacked on to help you dig for key pieces of the deck
And lastly, Alucard has a great recursion effect, as when its sent to the GY, you can target 1 other Ghostrick card in your GY to add it back to your hand
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When you can see down to domestic shops and flea market listings, it becomes easier to see whether the number of listings is low in the first place or whether the number of individuals in good condition is low. Summary There are certainly situations where the Japanese version of Pokca is strong, but the important thing is not to decide solely based on whether it is the Japanese version or the English version. The true value difference becomes visible only after looking at the card number, specification, exclusivity, and condition