There are three reasons
The autograph skyrocketed the cards value and in 2021, it sold for $247,230 at Gauldin Auctions after 31 bids
While the future of Pokmon TCG product policy changes is currently unknown, this is an interesting move by GameStop, and only time will tell if more big-box stores follow suit.
Lightly played (LP) copies of this Nidoqueen hover around $11, while the nicest near-mint (NM) cards can typically reach heights of $16.50 and above
This explosive scaling rewards aggressive sequencing and mirrors the high-ceiling play patterns seen in some of the best partner commanders in MTG , where momentum compounds quickly once combat connects
There's an inherent appeal to creature collecting, and The Pokmon Company has done an excellent job translating this to different formatsincluding Pokmon Go , which saw a similar swell in popularity at its launch and continues to have a passionate fanbase. Theres strategy involved in Pocket and deck building, but ultimately doing well in the game involves a great deal of chance