Realizing that Pokmon was a fad that would peak and fall at some point, investors were bearish about its prospects
Beyond being a sheer card advantage engine, Azami also has some very achievable combo finishes: Isochron Scepter plus Dramatic Reversal is the tried-and-true combo line to untap all your mana rocks and Creatures repeatedly and adding Azami to the mix turns those untapped Wizards into unending card draw each loop
Blue-Red Delver decks are most popular in Legacy and Modern, where the best cheap counterspells and creatures are to be found
It'll still have menace even if it stops being equipped
What to buy: An Elite Trainer Box ($45-55) for a fun opening experience with solid pull rates Individual singles of your favorite original Pokemon on Misprint or TCGplayer Budget range: $10 for a few singles to $200+ for serious set completion The catch: Some of the chase cards (Charizard ex SAR, Mew ex SAR) are pricey
However, it is easy to see this as GameStop simply wishing to ensure that its new stock is of a reliably high quality, thereby helping to ensure the confidence of their customers