However, there aren't anywhere near as many 1st Edition Base Set packs out there as regular Base Set packs, hence the major price difference
There are several Pokmon card graders out there, but some of the most reputable companies are: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Beckett Card Grading Services (BGS) Most of these companies use a grading scale between 1-10, with the occasional .5 decimal scale
This never reaches 5-for-1 status, but who needs that when you blow up two good permanents and flip some bombs into play
These cards specifically state toughness somewhere in their text and use the value of a cards toughness in their effects
There is some value in terms of gameplay to be had from the powerful quality of these cards
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