You now have to choose which copy of the Shadowspear you want to keep
This conversation, of what is acceptable and not acceptable from the olden days, is spurred by Strixhaven , which is bringing back a pile of broken spells from the archive right to the competitive scene
Base Set 2 , unlike the original Base Set had a set symbol logo on the right sidea stylized 2 with a Pokball on top of it (see the bottom right corner of the Charizard artwork in the card below)
Unsigned copies average about 30,000 USD , but a signed one in top grade has as seen fetched multiples of that
Card alterations become not just visual enhancements but conduits for storytelling, cultural appreciation, and competitive strategy
Every trading card format needs specific storage options to maintain condition and accessibility