crystalline giant Jamie: TJ: Melvin: Im still not clear about how to use this card
Scalpers and scammers arent necessarily misrepresenting the popularity or value of the Pokmon TCG market, but much like the online celebrities throwing unheard of amounts of money at these cards, they are contributing to a raised barrier of entry for more casual collectors who must navigate low inventories, high prices, and delayed productions just to get their hands on a few packs
This is especially potent alongside cards like Hermit Druid and mana dorks whose abilities you want to use instantly
In Disney Lorcana, for example, the way my collection was planned was challenged first by the introduction of the double-Ink cards and, more recently, by the introduction of Set Rotation that limits the cards that can be used in Organized events that are not using the Unlimited format
Here are a few options: Leave the physical card outside the game and use a labeled substitute card for while the card must remain hidden in your library or face down Sleeve your deck with fully opaque backs like Dragon Shield Matte sleeves
