First released in 2005 as part of the Series 5 pack, Espeon has gained popularity and value simply due to the fact that it was exclusively distributed by the Pokmon Players Club
With great cards such as a holo Rayquaza or brilliant ex cards for the Regi-trio, this expansion has Generation Three's best in the spotlight, but the most interesting of all were the holo rare Energy cards
x1] This Character gains +2000 power
The value proposition is not about guaranteed returns it is about the SAR floor that supports every box, the upside variance from Umbreon and Sylveon, and the God Pack jackpot potential
Dark Dugtrio is an example that always comes to my mind because as a kid with my limited observation skills I never even realize there was an entire bedroom in the card art
The extra utility that Lord Skitter, Sewer King brings for taking out an opponent's trash is good