Oricorio ex SAR (Special Art Rare) Buyout Price and Market Trends

The Oricorio ex Special Art Rare (SAR) from the Japanese expansion set Inferno X is currently one of the hottest cards on the secondary market. Here is a breakdown of its current value and the factors driving its high price.

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Note:All dates and times mentioned are in Japan Standard Time (JST).

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

Metric	Condition A (Near Mint)	PSA 10 (Gem Mint)
General Market Price (Approx.)	14,000 JPY	–
Buyout Price (Retailer Offer)	12,000 JPY	–

Note: General market prices are current as of 11:00 AM JST on October 3. The buyout price reflects the offer from Snkrdunk TCG Akihabara, a major Japanese retailer, at the same time.

For the absolute latest buyout prices, always check the retailer’s official social media.

Price Fluctuation History

Date	Condition A (Near Mint)	PSA 10
Buyout Price
2025.09.29	12,000 JPY	–
2025.09.26	13,000 JPY	–
Transaction Price
2025.10.03	13,999 JPY	–
2025.10.02	19,999 JPY	–
2025.09.30	12,000 JPY	–
2025.09.29	14,999 JPY	–
2025.09.26	13,500 JPY	–

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Why the Oricorio ex SAR is Soaring: Market Analysis

Several factors are contributing to the high and volatile market price of the Oricorio ex SAR. It’s a perfect storm of powerful gameplay utility, collector desirability, and a highly sought-after artist.

1. A Unique Pokémon with a Powerful Ability

Oricorio, which debuted in the 2016 games Pokémon Sun and Moon (set in the tropical region of Alola), is known for its flamboyant style and the ability to change forms based on the nectar it sips. This card features its Baile Style, which is characterized by passionate, fiery colors—a perfect fit for the Inferno X set.

Its strength lies in its ability: Excite Turbo. This powerful ability allows the player to attach a basic Fire Energy card from their hand to one of their Benched Fire-type Pokémon, as many times as they want during their turn, provided they have a Fire-type Mega Evolution ex on the field.

This creates a devastating combo, especially when paired with cards that quickly gather a large number of Fire Energy cards to your hand. The goal is to rapidly fuel massive attacks like Inferno X from a powerful partner Pokémon (like Mega Charizard ex), making Oricorio a key engine in competitive Fire-type decks.

2. Illustrated by a Fan-Favorite Artist

The Special Art Rare (SAR) rarity itself is highly desirable, known for its full-art illustration that often shows the Pokémon in a dynamic, story-rich setting.

This stunning, vibrant illustration of Oricorio’s Baile Style was created by Shinji Kanda. Kanda is one of the most popular and recognized illustrators in the Japanese Pokémon TCG (referred to as a “name brand” artist), and collectors often specifically seek out cards drawn by him—a trend known in the community as “artist buying.”

Kanda has a proven track record of creating high-value cards, including the highly sought-after Giratina V Special Art and Seismitoad Art Rare. The combination of strong player demand, a distinctive and beautiful illustration, Kanda’s strong market reputation, and the low pull- rate of the SAR rarity is what’s pushing the price of this card into premium territory.

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Card Details

Detail	Information
Pokémon Name	Oricorio ex
Rarity	SAR (Special Art Rare)
Expansion Set	Inferno X
Release Date (JPN)	Friday, September 26, 2025
Illustrator	Shinji Kanda
Card No.	111/080