Probably has a lot to do with it being serialized in monthly Shonen Jump in the US whereas the show came out at a more standard pace. Have you ever tried the YYH TCG? It was a fun time.

Aaah, I see. So the US Shonen Jump made it that long? I really don't know how long it was published but they did mention it in some early volumes. And I definitely haven't! I'd love to see some cards