Rarity

This occurs when a card that was previously easy to get is reprinted at a higher rarity (e.g., from Common to Secret Rare) to drive sales for new sets.

Secret Rares and Full Arts (often limited to roughly 2 per case in Pokémon ) serve as "chase cards" that maintain the value of a set for collectors.

Most games follow a recognizable scale: Common ➔ Uncommon ➔ Rare ➔ Epic ➔ Legendary/Mythic .

Rarity is essential for "Draft" or "Sealed" play. It ensures that game-breakingly powerful cards appear infrequently, preventing every player from having a "god-tier" deck. 🛠️ Implementing Rarity Systems For developers, building a rarity table is a balancing act: