The most important factors are edition (1st Edition, Shadowless, Unlimited), condition (mint cards command premiums), rarity (holographic, secret rare, full art), age (vintage Base Set cards are highly sought after), and the Pokemon itself (Charizard, Pikachu, and fan favorites are worth more)
There are a total of 31 cards in the ONE set that synergize with Oil counters, with Black being the only color that doesnt use them
While it's unclear how much the card ended up selling for, the Heritage Auctions page claims that the current owner is open to accepting offers for $450,000 or more
These were powerful Pokmon cards worth two Prize cards instead of the traditional one
You can find these treatments in Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who Collector Boosters