The holographic foil enhances Salamence's strength and majesty, making it a coveted collectible
On August 4, just a day before Debt of Loyalty began to creep up, and two days before it truly soared, writer Riley Hicks penned a piece that sung its praises, calling the card an "undiscovered Commander super-staple", and even hinting that "if players start to become more aware of this card and demand increases, it could potentially become more expensive in the near future." We've previously covered how content creators like The Command Zone are sometimes able to blow up a card's price all by themselves, simply by mentioning its potential, and especially by suggesting that it could soon be valuable, and it appears that might be exactly what's happened here
Its a phenomenon that has crossed generational boundaries, capturing the hearts of both young and old
The Illustrator, the Trophy Pikachu cards, the Snap promos, and the Topsun Charizard all trace back to Japanese contests, tournaments, and promotions, which makes Japan the source market for the hobbys most important cards