But he's better than he looks
Phantasmal Flames Price Trends & Market Analysis Current Market Conditions (December 2025) The Phantasmal Flames market is showing exceptional strength, with the set released in November 2025: Top Cards : Mega Charizard X ex cards are commanding premium prices - the SIR at ~$600 and Gold at ~$450, together accounting for over 70% of the set's total value Market Dominance : The two Charizard cards represent the highest-value cards in the set by a significant margin Mid-Tier Cards : Dawn SIR ( $53) and Mega Sharpedo ex SIR ( $49) are holding strong values Market Maturity : Prices have remained high since the November 2025 release, showing strong collector demand Investment Outlook : Exceptional long-term potential due to Mega Evolution theme and Charizard premium Factors Affecting Prices Supply : As more boxes are opened, supply increases, but demand remains strong Grading : PSA/BGS graded cards command 20-50% premiums Condition : Near Mint vs Lightly Played can mean 30-40% price differences Market Timing : Prices fluctuate based on set popularity and collector interest Where Prices Are Headed Based on current market data and set characteristics: Short-term (3-6 months) : Mega Charizard cards are already at premium levels (~$600 SIR, ~$450 Gold)
Not to diminish this card, but you mention that there have been no 10s since 2021, and its likely some damn nice BS2 Clefairys have been submitted in that time frame
Third it doesn't rely on situational gamestates to use its ability and teaches you to leave mana open for abilities and since it costs 1 less this will be a little easier
Of course, Blue Bridge Games has it, allows me to purchase online for in-store pickup, and saves me from having to overpay online shipping, tariffs, and the like
