The exchange of life for cards has been a stalwart since Legends and its a pretty good way to make these cards feel different from their blue (and sometimes green) counterparts
Both approaches are valid
Holographic and Relief Details Difficulty: Medium | Reliability: High Japanese holographic cards particularly SAR (Special Art Rare), SR (Super Rare), and UR (Ultra Rare) feature intricate foil patterns and embossed relief textures
The references to Japanese visual codes, the textures, colors and XXL formats of some of the works make this an original artistic stroll, ideal for discovery with family and friends, or even as part of an unusual cultural event
Resurgence of popularity Even beyond dedicated collectors, Zeng said he has seen a resurgence of popularity for Pokmon at his high school in Toronto, where some students decorate their phone cases with cards featuring special artwork or a holographic sheen