Ken SugimoriPokmons original art directorpainted this illustration in watercolor for the 1996 Red/Green promotional assets
Instead of trying to complete massive Pokdex collections, or master setting a whole collection, you can focus on smaller themes like birds, fossils, insects, plants, or rocks and minerals
Ire Shaman (Dragons of Tarkir, 2015) tried to push this, but it never really worked out either
many of these cards were handled and played with, causing tiny surface scratches, bent edges and other types of damage to the card that would devalue it
Whether you're a serious collector or just starting to build your collection, these cards are a must-have for any Pokemon fan
This situation doesnt come up that often though, which is why I valuable Night Whispers flexible mana cost over Sign in Bloods ability to target other players