rare pokemon cards 151 - Jynx ex 124/165 - Pokemon - Double POKEMON 151 SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION RARE

I loved the idea of colors mattering being a theme since my earliest days

Black Lotus is so recognizable that even non-MTG players recognize it, its a pop culture icon

And by better I mean, easier to build, and more versatile

However, if you were smart enough to spend the equivalent of five packs to get your hands on this rare promo card, then you're likely smiling ear to ear as you read about its roughly $300 value

The rich, sweeping linework and subtle colour is still something that emotionally resonates with me, despite having a very different style nowadays, and I took great joy in getting to dabble in that style once more