That one-year head start matters: Japan debuted key rarities first, and saw early promos that never left the region
Yes it's just a single energy for up to 240 damage, but if I'm using a stage 2 multiprizer I'd rather using something that hits similar numbers for 2 or even 3 energy if it doesn't put itself into easy OHKO range
Invasion of Amonkhet is powerful on both its sides, with the payoff for defeating it most likely being an Atraxa, Grand Unifier ETB
This instant is one of the formats best answers to threats like Thought-Knot Seer and Kor Firewalker
Typically between 12 and 60, depending on the grading company and how quickly you want it done
While it's long since seen retirement in competitive play, this particular set has gained the status of "historical archive for the Kanto region" in the modern day, so collectors see it as a tribute to the classics, causing a surge in price for iconic cards