Negative EV relative to box cost is the standard structure across virtually all Pokemon TCG sealed products the SR-or-above guaranteed slot and 3 confirmed Art Rares provide a value floor, while SAR and UR variance creates the upside potential that makes box opening compelling
I feel like since Gisa and Geralf and The Scarab God have invaded the tribal scene, Grimgrin, Corpse-Born doesn't get quite as much love as he used to
Every vendor is vetted to keep quality high
Basking Broodscale, Scurry Oak, and Herd Baloth are great payoffs since they build your board with tokensand tend to go infinite with cards like Rosie Cotton of South Lane
2015 Pokmon Japanese XY Promo Battle Festa Event Original #175 Pikachu Rank - Best Pikachu Cards: 10 Sale Price: $24,827.00 Sale Year: 2024 Sale Location: Goldin Auctions Grade: PSA 10 Awarded to participants of the 2015 Battle Festa events in Japan, this special Pikachu card is a testament to the rich history of Pokmon TCG tournaments
Keep in mind that Convoke has never been an archetype up until this point and the card pool is incredibly shallow