Oh, and you get to exile it, so your opponent can't get up to any shenanigans with that card themselves
It gets extra good in situations where you sacrifice it for value, and there a plethora of ways to do that in this format
They are only banned in Constructed, the primary way of playing in stores and at events
Overall, if you pick good themes (popular character, limited availability, strong artwork) and hold through time, Japanese cards often offer compelling value upside
Many collectors will enjoy all brands, going with the popular motto "Buy the card, not the slab." Ultimately, all major graders are widely collected and the holder is a major part in deciding which one you may like the most
In recent times, however, some players have started collecting white border cards again for nostalgia reasons