Not only that, but its in-game legality didn't raise concerns, and the fact that it was very expensive was fine considering this and also the fact that it was a premium set, meaning it had very strong and valuable cards that in turn increased the value of each pack
Although you now dont have a real answer to Master of Waves besides overloading Mizzium Mortars, Dreadbore is just such a more powerful and versatile card than Chained to the Rocks

Month 1-2: Explore and Learn Buy a few singles of Pokemon you love ($10-20) Open one or two sealed products for the fun of it ($15-50) Get basic supplies (sleeves, top loaders, a binder) Follow Pokemon card content creators to learn about different sets and cards Browse Misprint and TCGplayer to get familiar with pricing Month 3-4: Pick a Direction Decide on a collecting focus (set completion, specific Pokemon, era, etc.) Start working toward your first goal Learn about card conditions and how to assess them Set a monthly collecting budget Month 5-8: Build Momentum Consistently add to your collection each month Start learning about graded cards and what makes them valuable Maybe pick up your first graded card Connect with the collecting community (Reddit's r/PokemonTCG, local card shops, Facebook groups) Month 9-12: Refine Your Approach Evaluate what you've collected so far
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