its intended to help level the playing field for newer competitors who dont have Mox gems and cant afford them
In case youre wondering, 1st edition refers to the black stamp shown to the left of the pokemon, and indicates it was produced during the very first print run of these cards
Ultimate Rare is a special treatment where, in addition to the gold name, the card's image, stars (if it's a monster), attribute, and in the case of newer Ultimate Rares , card border elements are also embossed
In card form, Dipplin 170/167 captures that playful yet powerful essence, with a striking holographic Secret Rare finish that makes it a must-own for collectors who love visually appealing and thematic Pokmon designs
The way it works with these two particular colors and how and when you need the mana lines up so neatly