original pokemon cards booster packs Bleecker Trading plus 9 of the OG Pokes including Mew ex and Alakazam ex Pokemon Team Rocket (1st Edition)

Its not hard to see why this is trending above the Mega Hyper Rare for the set so far

Nimbus Naiad Nimbus Naiad makes a decent late-game play and helps your large creatures push lethal damage through the air

If youre catching up on other expansions, you can also buy MTGs 30-pack Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box for just under $145

Non-holo fourth print cards were printed worldwide however the holographic cards were only printed in the UK for around two weeks

This card features Noctowl, a charming and powerful bird creature, and is a Stage 1 Pokmon type

So thats [your] answer [for why people open packs]. Barring the chances of being punched over a plush, and the possibility of price gouging, collectibles have a little something for everyone