This happens through: Sets going out of print : When the Pokemon Company stops printing a set, sealed product and singles become scarcer over time Cards being graded : Every card sent to PSA or BGS is effectively removed from circulation, reducing available supply Cards being lost or damaged : Over decades, vintage cards are gradually destroyed through wear, water damage, and disposal Collector vaulting : When collectors buy cards to hold long-term, they remove them from the market 4
When you bounce token-makers with Barals Expertise, youre getting exile while only paying for bounce
Of course, if the Hypnotic Specter sticks around for multiple turns that is likely game over anyway
This scarcity also means that Legendary cards possess great value for both players and collectors alike
It can also make it difficult to use certain strategies and moves, as there is always the risk of the Pokemon becoming confused and hurting itself instead of attacking