Because of the TCG 's massive rise in value, many collectors are now contemplating whether it's worth getting their childhood collection of Pokmon cards graded
This isn't the same Celebi V we saw back in Sword & Shield Base Set, either
Also, there are situations where you dont want to trigger Prized Amalgam, for instance, you play around Ugin minus ability or vs Anger of the Gods and you have Silversmote Ghoul/another Amalgam triggered to return at your endstep, or fetchland + Bloodghast ready to return your 3/3s on the opponents endstep
Simply slapping an iconic Pokmon on the front of the box doesn't necessarily always mean its going to be a fan favourite (we saw this with Obsidian Flames) but Surging Sparks hasn't fallen short with its offerings for collectors and players alike
Its not a huge theme, but Rydia, Summoner of Mist, Garnet, Princess of Alexandria, and Yuna, Hope of Spira are all great payoffs for playing summons
Black also has classics like Phyrexian Rager and Dusk Legion Zealot to draw you cards, but it'll cost you some life in the process