The card was graded as a PSA 7 "near mint." This purchase not only makes this the most expensive Pokemon card of all time, but also the most expensive Pokemon TCG transaction of all time
Our recommendation with 1st Edition Base Set is to not fall victim to unweighed packs unless straight out of a box from a reputable source
A card in excellent or near-mint condition will be worth more than a heavily played or damaged card
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It's typically played by Avatar Aang, Aang at the Crossroads, Katara the Fearless, Monk Gyatso, Fire Lord Zuko, Appa Steadfast Guardian, Aang Swift Savior and other decks that rely on airbending as a mechanic