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Several factors drove this: Limited initial supply (lottery-based purchasing in Japan) Exclusive promo card pack (featuring reprinted starters with 25th anniversary stamps) Every card in the set was holo-foil a collectors dream Growing international demand for sealed Japanese products What Could Repeat (and What Wont) Likely to repeat: Anniversary branding creating strong collector demand Sealed products appreciating over time as supply decreases Japanese versions commanding a premium due to print quality and perceived exclusivity Potentially different: The worldwide simultaneous release means higher initial supply in all markets Modern print runs tend to be larger than 2021 levels However, the Pokemon Company has learned from Celebrations limited allocation per retailer and anti-scalping measures (one-per-customer at Pokemon Center) suggest controlled supply The pattern is clear: anniversary products carry unique collector appeal that transcends the normal sealed product market

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