Specifically, those aged 25 to 45 have become the largest proportion of purchasers of trading cards, with this age group typically having a much higher than average transaction volume, greater amounts of interest in graded cards and the willingness to pay for premium products that are likely to appreciate in value over time
Better for a finished set, a favourites binder, or anything that travels
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The market prices are too well-established for an auction to add much value
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider is a first choice to be included, doubling the number of counters you put on players and creatures, but you can also include Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite or Sheoldred, Whispering One for more board control
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo is a very strong bird reinforcement as well as a competent 3-drop that does everything the FF bird style deck wants