When I realize I need this artwork to complete the art set. Look it up on eBay and I’m seeing destroyed copies (English) for $500 💀 Not even sure if I like the card so I decide hey, let’s get the Japanese version so we can appreciate the artwork and spend big on the cards I really resonate with!It has grown on me since then, especially when you see the other cards of this era.

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Few cards away from collecting every Charizard art

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