It is because the total addressable market for Pokemon cards has expanded dramatically in the modern era, and the infrastructure for grading has simultaneously become far more accessible, affordable, and culturally normalized
Consistency is key to winning games of Magic, and increased deck sizes lead to decreased consistency
It means you need to be able to start attacking as soon as possible, and that depends largely on the energy cost of your Pokemon's attacks
For example, if you cast Crabomination for its emerge cost and sacrifice an artifact whose mana value is 3, Crabomination's mana value remains 6
Pokemon Pack Opening Simulators fit perfectly into this trend by offering: Instant accessibility Interactive experiences Community engagement Educational value Ongoing entertainment As Pokmon continues to spread around the world, digital experiences like opening virtual packs are expected to attract even more fans