Decisions like this hurt the game in the long run and, while Wizards has made several missteps like this in recent years - just look at the 30th Anniversary packs - this one stings a bit more because its so low to the ground, which means more of us will feel the pinch of it more immediately than some monstrously expensive booster pack with no real cards inside of it
Pro Tip for Beginners : Early aggression is key, but save Counters for big swings
During the XY era (2013-2016), Japanese Mega Evolution-focused sets like Mega Battle Deck 60 and BREAK Evolution Pack achieved 80-150% appreciation over 24-36 months, driven by Mega Pokemons iconic status within that generation
I am also not familiar with some of the stuff youve referenced (such as Zero Reverse), so I cant comment on that.
The equip cost for Planisphere is rather small, as well, allowing players to reequip the Planisphere to anything, turning them into massive potential threats