The rarer full-art Pokmon cards, though, include illustration rares (non-ex versions with borders but special pictures) and special art rares (which are more colorful and also commonly feature trainers and evolved Pokmon)
both are beginner-friendly
Selective group hug effects only benefit a chosen opponent, and, in my humble opinion, these effects are far more fun to play
In Magic terms, its a twist on the adventure mechanic that allows you to cast permanent spells from your hand for a reduced cost
Throw in the fact that it hasnt had a non-premium reprint since its first appearance, and its no surprise The Ozolith goes for around $35 right now
A PSA 10 can be worth anywhere from 10 to 100 times more than the same card in a lower grade