@smpratte also has the same theory and has been consistent in his skepticism over the cards
As of 2026, its price continues to climb, especially in graded condition, placing it at the very top ofPokmon Twilight Masquerade best cards list
1-3 Trainer 2nd Tournament Pikachu Trophy cards ($412,500 in pre-bidding with BP), a PSA Gem Mint 10 Charizard #4 1E Holo ($450,000 in pre-bidding with BP), and Pokemon 1E/Shadowless Base Set Uncut Sheet ($181,250 in pre-bidding with BP)
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I really like his enters-the-battlefield trigger, which should snag you an extra card for your hand most of the time, and adding an incredibly cheap equip cost to your Equipment and cheap crew cost to your Vehicles makes Astor a really sweet package
But its caveat, that ten or more cards must be in your Lost Zone, would be enough to nuke Giratina VSTAR's usefulness out of orbit in most decks