Many of these weve written about in their own individual articles
However, these tended to gum up the battlefield
Counters remain on Me as it moves to any zone other than a player's hand or library
Instead of mindlessly unlocking every pack or completing every event, they start seeking out specific cards that will enhance their gameplay or complete their collection

S7R Price History: 5-Year Trajectory S7Rs price history is among the most remarkable in S-series collecting: Jul 2021 (launch) : 5,500 near MSRP, widely available at retail Jan 2022 : 8,000 early collector interest as Alt Art artwork spreads online Jul 2022 : 15,000 first major price step as sealed supply starts declining Jan 2023 : 30,000 international collector demand accelerates Jul 2023 : 55,000 Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art becomes iconic in TCG media Jan 2024 : 90,000 significant sealed supply depletion Jul 2024 : 135,000 crossing the 100,000 threshold Jan 2025 : 170,000 approaching current levels Apr 2026 : 210,000 42 appreciation from launch The consistent upward trajectory without meaningful corrections reflects durable fundamentals: Rayquaza VMAX Alt Art has become a TCG canon card, S7R sealed supply keeps declining, and international demand has not weakened
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