So, let's discuss how we manage this (after a couple of caveats) First, the matchmaking we're discussing today only applies to the Best-of-One play queues (and occasional pass events, like Midweek Magic , where you get to play for a timed duration instead of a set number of matches), and does not apply to Ranked play, Best-of-Three play, premier events, or events that have win/loss targets
However, we speculate that cards that some eager players would love to still add to their decks, like the (P-A 014) Lapras ex, could always return in the form of other events or even future booster pack expansions
Anyone who waited is already ahead
The main thing that holds it back is that the artifact becomes a 5/5 temporarily
What makes these cards especially compelling to collectors: Provenance: Each card has a documented history tied to a specific tournament champion Fixed supply forever: No reprint risk, no future dilution Trophy asset: Many owners never sell further limiting available supply Growing player base: As One Piece TCG expands globally, more collectors compete for a fixed pool of trophy cards Note that PSA 10 prices for some championship cards can be lower than raw this reflects that raw sales capture a broader buyer pool including those who prefer unslabbed trophies
It lets you search for two energy cards and attach them to your bench, and energy acceleration is just always useful