pokemon card banette ex SR 095/078 SV1V Violet ex [Fighting] Pokemon Single Card XY -

The first edition base set had a limited print, which contributes to its worth nearly two decades later

For instance, the borderless version with alternate art has jumped from $30 to $50

I can see an instance where a planeswalker could get them, though

That kind of sustained, multi-generational relevance across three full decades of card design is remarkably rare in a market where most Pokemon cycle in and out of collector consciousness based on set themes, competitive viability, and social media trends, and it speaks to the enduring, almost primal appeal of a character that represents everything intimidating, mysterious, and awe-inspiring about the Pokemon world