It is the most expensive Pokemon card, period, and it will likely hold that distinction for as long as the Pokemon franchise exists
A cards set symbol, border, copyright line, language, and frame can all affect value
The flavor text is also great
Mega Rayquaza EX is already pretty strong with 230 HP, but its Wild ability reduces incoming damage from Grass, Water, Fire, and Electric Pokmon by 20 points
Beatdown decks added in Team Rockets Zapdos as another aggressive powerful Basic Pokemon, but the field was still largely the same Wigglytuff, Beatdown, and Blastoise Rain Dance decks
100% it is possible, and it's possible to damage cards using any method if you are rough, but it is fully avoidable