The whole Pop Series was an interesting one
Heres why so many people are drawn to the game: Nostalgia and Connection : For many players, the Pokmon TCG offers a nostalgic connection to the Pokmon franchise, which has been a beloved part of pop culture for over 25 years
When it dies, it brings back another artifact from your graveyard to your hand, so its perfect for value loops or setting up combos
In the card game, however, its just a royal pain in the ass
Until end of turn, you don't lose this mana as steps and phases end.
On the collecting front, some players are focused on a conspiracy theory about crinkled corners while most are swooning over mythical god packs that award five alternate art cards in one go