I think its because pokemon go introduced new demand
Silver Tempest appeals to both players and collectors by blending iconic Pokmon, eye-catching artwork, and real competitive value, making its top cards especially desirable
For example, if Splinter and Donatello are your commanders, your deck can include cards whose color identities are blue and/or black, as well as basic Islands and Swamps, but it couldn't have a card with a red mana symbol on it or a Forest
Once your opponent is complete controlled and unable to cast any effective spells, you have several ways to win
The price does appear to be dipping, though, according to TCGPlayers data, so if youve been planning to buy it as a single then consider holding on for a little while longer
Dylan Kirkup, the e-commerce manager at Torontos 401 Games, which buys and resells old trading cards, says sales of products like Pokmon cards doubled and even tripled over the course of 2020