pokemon base set japanese booster box Signed Mitsuhito Arita 1996 Pack with 5 cards per pack 1996 Base Set Japanese Weight

How this printing comparesMega Skarmory ex appears in 2 printings across PackRip's catalogue

The financial aspect here is rather straightforward as Tax Collector won't be breaking out from under $2 any time soon, but it may approach that mark within 2-3 years if it avoids a reprint

But you know what

In between those is Zantetsuken, an ability that means "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses the game." Thats just nasty, especially if you find a way to give Odin Trample or Flying

This set is a landmark, a turning point in terms of finance and attention, so lets look at some cards and see where the value can be gained by buying in now