This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the buy-back prices and latest market trends for the Mega Charizard X ex (Super Art Rare – SAR) card from the Pokémon Card Game (Pokémon TCG). We will update this page as soon as any significant price fluctuations occur.

Note:The provided text is a disclaimer in Japanese. Here is the English translation.
Note:All dates and times mentioned are in Japan Standard Time (JST).

Mega Charizard X ex (SAR) Price Guide: Current Value and Market Trends from the “Inferno X”

• Projected Market Price: 80,000 JPY〜
• Projected Buyback Price: 70,000 JPY

General market prices are current as of 11:00 AM on October 3rd, 2025.
Buy-back prices reference the “SNKRDUNK TCG Akihabara Store” as of 11:00 AM on October 3rd, 2025. 
This store, run by SNKRDUNK, a major Japanese marketplace for sneakers and trading cards, is a key indicator for the Japanese secondary market.
For the absolute latest buy-back prices, check the store’s official social media (X/Twitter: @snkrdunk_akiba).

Price Movement: Mega Charizard X ex (SAR) – JPY

Buy-Back Price History

Date	Near Mint	PSA 10
2025.09.27	JPY 70,000	–
2025.09.26	JPY 70,000	–

Transaction Price History

Date	Near Mint	PSA 10
2025.10.03	JPY 77,000	–
2025.10.02	JPY 63,000	–
2025.09.30	JPY 73,000	–
2025.09.29	JPY 70,000	–
2025.09.27	JPY 66,666	–
2025.09.26	JPY 74,000	–

Why Is Mega Charizard X ex (SAR) Commanding Such High Prices? An Investment Analysis.

The price tag on this particular card—hitting the JPY 80,000 (roughly $660 – $700 USD at current exchange rates) mark right out of the gate—is a result of two major factors: unparalleled character popularity and an exclusive, highly sought-after rarity.

The Mega Evolution of a Fan-Favorite Pokémon

Mega Charizard X, the Fire/Dragon-type Pokémon featured on the “Inferno X” booster packs, is a massive fan favorite. As one of the two Mega Evolutions of Charizard, its striking black body and blue flames make it visually distinct from the classic orange design, and it has garnered a huge following.

Beyond its immense popularity, the card’s powerful in-game abilities generated significant buzz on social media even before its release. This combination of competitive viability and iconic status has made it a must-have for players and collectors alike.

With this highly anticipated Pokémon now available as a Special Art Rare (SAR), the demand from every corner of the TCG community is fueling its high market price.

A High-Value Pokémon in a Highly Coveted Rarity

Historically, Charizard cards have always been among the most valuable in the Pokémon TCG. Cards like the Charizard ex SAR from the Japanese set Ruler of the Black Flame (the equivalent of the English Obsidian Flames) and the Charizard ex SAR from Shiny Treasure ex (part of the English Paldean Fates) consistently command top-tier prices.

The Special Art Rare (SAR) rarity is known for its stunning, dynamic artwork and incredibly low pull rates, making it one of the most difficult rarities to obtain. The combination of Charizard’s enduring popularity and the scarcity of the SAR version has created a perfect storm for high value, placing it in the same league as its sought-after predecessors.

The card’s initial market price is hovering around JPY 80,000, making it a key card to watch in the coming weeks and months.

Mega Charizard X ex (MUR) Card Information

・Card Category：Pokémon
・Rarity：SAR (Super Art Rare)
・Set Name：Expansion Pack “Inferno X”
・Release Date：Friday, September 26th, 2025 (JST)
・Illustrator：donciao
・Card Number：110/080

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