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The Pokmon Trading Card Game has captured the hearts of fans for decades, and one of the most nostalgic sets among collectors is the Base Set 2

However, despite this card's impressive market price, it can be picked up for far cheaper if you're willing to compromise on its condition

Both players can place one basic Pokmon card facedown as their active Pokmon, plus up to five more basic Pokmon on their bench

It often costs far less than 9 mana and clears the board of non-elementals while it leaves your side intact

No shadow Shadowless (still 1999, still valuable) Soft grey shadow Unlimited Step 3 (optional): Check the copyright text The copyright line at the bottom of the card varies by print run: 1st Edition / Shadowless: "1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK 1999 Wizards" (note the double 1999 ) Unlimited: Same copyright line, drop shadow added 1999-2000 (eighth print): "1999-2000" appears at the bottom right For Trainer and Energy cards (which never had drop shadows in any print run), the copyright text is the only reliable way to differentiate between print runs

This is a stellar card both early and late