The two Palkia cards being the most expensive make it seem as though it might be preferred to Dialga, but either one will pay for plenty of Pokmon TCG investment cards and unopened boosters
Arguably the most adorable of the three, Torchic evolves into the chicken-like Combusken and then into the majestic and powerful Blaziken
While Latias predictably saw a major dip post-release, its recovery was swift, as it temporarily hit the $94 mark before jumping back into the triple-digits as one of the most sought-after Japanese Pokemon cards of 2024
5 Purple/Black OP09 A Defensive Powerhouse Even though Bandai tends to float towards cost removal effects in black, the Gear Five Luffy leader is more of a defensive deck that can quickly ramp up with the purple side and play a couple of black cards as support
What makes a good proxy Prioritize readability: correct name/mana/cost, clean rules text, and art that doesnt muddy the frame