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-1/-1 counters are very open to synergies in proliferate, counter spreading, and even as a way to negate indestructible or shield counters

Team Magmas Camerupt has the Pok-Power of Overheat which allows it to receive a Basic Energy card at the expense of suffering 20 damage

At the time Goblins ruled constructed which left elves rather out in the cold

There are a few other valuable cards in this set, like the shiny Gardevoir ex, but there are dozens of others you'll be happy to pull if you're just a shiny Pokemon collector

With its edgy Mega Evolution returning, this card is likely to follow suit in value as all the pieces in place for it to become as valuable as a modern illustration rare card, as it is practically the blueprint for their introduction to the TCG.