Trap Cards are usually destroyed immediately after being activated unless they have a "Continuous" icon
Greater access to the internet and a refresher of the rules with Kaldheim have fixed this
27.3 The parties agree that, if the whole or any part of any one or more provisions is judged invalid or unenforceable, that portion will be deemed to be deleted and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions
Combined with Mega Absols cult-favourite status, the card stands out as a naturally coveted pull
A 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Charizard Holo, graded BGS 10, reportedly sells for $55,650 on eBayenough for the BGS writer to make reference to a Scrooge McDuck-esque money bin. 2019 The film Detective Pikachu is released, with an accompanying trading card marketing campaign, leading commentators to look a decade back on the origins of the franchise and ask: is it 1999 again? As we know, by 2020, Pokmon reached new heights of popularity with card unboxing videos trending on streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch
However, that was printed in a McDonald's pack as a rare and not in any core set