Japanese cards carry lower counterfeit risk because the complex Japanese text is harder to replicate, domestic distribution is tightly controlled, and the print quality (embossing, foil, cardstock) is expensive to reproduce
But, Im purely talking as an investment (long or short term) so its an easier sell to your significant other when you see these numbers
Similar to Uria, Hamon makes an appearance in the anime and comes with the added bonus of being a defensive beast, in that he cannot be destroyed if played in a defensive position
However, some resellers have sold these boxes for over $200, which shows that they're coveted and getting more scarce
Obtain a Magnifying Tool To perform the green dot test effectively, you need a magnifying tool like a magnifying glass or a jeweler's loupe