That kind of sustained, multi-generational relevance across three full decades of card design is remarkably rare in a market where most Pokemon cycle in and out of collector consciousness based on set themes, competitive viability, and social media trends, and it speaks to the enduring, almost primal appeal of a character that represents everything intimidating, mysterious, and awe-inspiring about the Pokemon world
Loxi: Meld is really cool, but I feel like struggled before in the payoffs not always being worth the investment in a singleton format
Savage Swipe is not only excellent thanks to the large number of good two power creatures, it benefits from the dearth of instant speed interaction
For example, the Jace, the Mind Sculptor card from the Worldwake set, was highly sought after