It was either for zero mana (like Endurance), or the game ended when it entered the battlefield (Dauthi Voidwalker or Sanctifier En-Vec are good examples of that)
For example, in the Sword & Shield sets which were released from 2020-2023 cards featured a similar type-based pattern to the Scarlet & Violet sets, albeit with a striped pattern of chevrons that each contained the Pokemons type symbol
The benefit remains though that while the game is not modern and is really lacking a lot of content from the last sixteen years the game still remains enjoyable even with only AI opponents and the original cards
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Tools to help evaluate your Blastoise cards: Card Value Checker |Condition Guide |Trade Calculator The value of your Blastoise card depends on several factors: Based on current market data, these are some of the most expensive Blastoise cards: A: Blastoise EX cards typically range from $5-50 for common variants, with Full Art and promotional versions worth $20-500+ depending on condition and set
Fast forward to 2009, and the first one sold for over $10,000