Different platforms take a different cut of the profits (10% from TCGPlayer, 10-15% from eBay) and you'll find cards are more or less likely to sell on different marketplaces
This identity has been a consistent element through its various appearances, whether it be in the anime or different gaming platforms, making it a staple character in the Pokmon franchise
But to see it as less serious a threat than any other archetype shows a flawed, closed-minded understanding of what Group Hug decks can be as well as a lack of appreciation for the fun and spice they add to what is, ultimately, a shared storytelling experience masquerading as competition
The ever-popular Pokemon franchise took the United States by storm in the 1990s and continues to be one of the most profitable franchises in the world, obtaining just under $100 billion in estimated total revenue since its inception in 1996
Pokmon was a lifestyle
These feature Charizard, Dragonite (with Pikachu), Rayquaza, and Roaring Moon