Base Set 2 (February 2000) did not have a 1st Edition print run, and no English set since Neo Destiny has used the practice
However, given the escalation of cards that specifically target ex Pokmon, its unlikely well see these otherwise powerful cards become less risky to use in the future
From there, the auction took off at a breakneck pace, as each bid afterwards ranged from about a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars
You remove their attacker, make your creature harder to kill, and start gaining 5 to 8 life per turn
I spent a long time toying with Lotleth Giant
The Real Pros of Sleeving Everything Cards keep their shine and sharp edges longer Less friction damage from shuffling or flipping through a binder Dust and humidity stay out (this actually matters a lot here in Alabama) Binders look and organize better when everythings uniform Grading-bound cards stay submission-ready Cheap insurance compared to losing a cards condition and value None of it is complicated