While Im not sure if this is standardized across all UPCs, mine came with the following packs: 2 Surging Sparks 4 Phantasmal Flames 4 Mega Evolution 4 Destined Rivals 4 Journey Together Based on current market trends for these packs, the packs alone are netting you a combined total of roughly $140
Think of it as a quick, three-step inspection to confirm that the slab is legitimate, the grade is accurate, and the card inside is authentic
Yep, lots of reasons/factors/causes/blame in this equation
I think the soldiers, wizards, vampires, and shamans aren't really worth it
Pokemon TCG Pocket is a new exception, distilling the TCG to the simplistic, easy-to-understand objective of collecting cool looking cards, and showing off your collection to others