In this case, the "X" really is equal to $0 and people are still trying to get counterfeits
Iconic Gen 1 Ghost type with broad nostalgia Consistently strong collector demand for Gengar across all sets Memorable, slightly sinister design that suits dark holo art Tied to the heavily nostalgic Kanto FireRed & LeafGreen theme Named-artist appeal from Mitsuhiro Arita Many TCG cards across the WOTC, EX, and modern eras, a fair number of them chase cards A recurring Ghost-type presence throughout the Pokemon games and anime since Gen 1 Gengar ex saw EX-era play thanks to Poltergeist, which scaled with the number of Trainer cards in the opponent's hand, plus Prize Count for comeback damage
Estinien Varlineau Estinien Varlineau is an Orzhov card-draw engine that benefits from flying creatures, specifically dragons
And the more colors you have, and the higher your bracket, the more multi-color lands (and less basics) you need to make sure you can cast anything you draw
The Un-Usual History Of Silver-Bordered Cards In August 1998 Wizards of the Coast released Unglued , the first Magic: the Gathering set meant strictly for casual play
