Although unlike the anime, where Pikachu is a glass cannon of sorts, it acts more as a tank in the TCG
To identify if a Pokemon card is from Gen 1 (the original generation), you can look for the following characteristics: Set Symbol: Cards from the Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil expansions will have specific set symbols on the right side of the illustration box
Pokmon events or other community tournaments, it shows that local fans know them and trust them
Honorable Mentions These cards may not crack the top 10 in price, but they pack strong value for what you are paying when considering competitive utility, iconic Pokmon appeal, or just awesome artwork
Its also got Mother of Runes, Skullclamp, and Mutavault each is a staple in its own right in the right deck