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One of the best cards to come out of Stellar Crown is Bulbasaur (143/142), an Illustration Rare that depicts Bulbasaur, a beloved Gen I starter, lounging on a sunlit windowsill alongside several plants and a few Pidgeys

Mint (M) can differ by hundreds of dollars

Venusaur Ex has the most HP in the game with 190 but still cannot withstand Charizard Exs Crimson Storm

Even the ultra-rare no-rarity-symbol Japanese Charizard (the first print run in Japan without rarity symbols) costs a small fortune but not nearly as much as the English 1st Edition Charizard

Alakazam [1st Edition] #42 (Pokemon Japanese Split Earth | Pokemon Cards) prices are based on the historic sales

In other words, the ease of finding English cards keeps their prices in check, whereas importing Japanese cards or finding rare Japanese promos can command a premium