As highlighted by PokeBeach, that is partly down to lapsed and new Pokemon fans being inspired by Pocket to go out and buy some real Pokemon cards
I love to see it show up on a variety of characters and this giant will be seen for all time, for all adventure cards now and going forward
This alone will make your opponent think twice before even looking at her funny
But the main reason is the second ability which allows anyone to pay 2 life to stop a card draw
Needless to say, while it may be challenging to set an accurate value, these cards are becoming more valuable with each sale, as they're often stashed in personal collections when sold
#1 -- Charizard (Holo, 1st Edition Base Set) There is no debate, no discussion, and no realistic alternative for the number one spot on this list or on any list that attempts to rank the most valuable Pokemon cards ever printed