Japanese, Korean, and English sets each have distinct characteristics that influence collecting, gameplay, and overall appeal
These special rarities have a rough surface and come with a Master Ball pattern on the background of the card body
As an aside, I really like the consistency -- even if it's a bit repetitive -- of using 'Sarpadian Empires, Vol III' as a source quoted by many of these flavour texts
Perhaps unsurprisingly, nobody submitted a bid and the auction was eventually canceled
The subtle details, including the circular waves and writhing tentacles, help the observant viewer place what is otherwise an abstract scene, while the heros pose and accompanying ring of swords convey their spiritual radiance, as well as their physical skill at arms