The Japanese Pokémon TCG scene has just dropped its latest bombshell with the release of the High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex.” The standout chase card? The stunning Mega Charizard X ex featuring the brand-new MA (Mega Attack) rarity.

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

Current Market Data

In Japan, card shops distinguish heavily between “Market Value” (what they sell it for) and “Buy-list Price” (what they pay you).

Metric	Price (JPY)	Notes
Market Value (NM)	¥6,800+	Standard retail price for Near Mint copies.
Market Value (PSA 10)	–	Not enough graded data yet.
Shop Buy-list (NM)	¥5,500	Cash offer from major Japanese retailers.
Shop Buy-list (PSA 10)	–	–

Price Trajectory: Shop Buy-list Offers (NM)

What shops are willing to pay for raw copies.

• 2025.12.04: ¥5,500
• 2025.12.03: ¥5,000
• 2025.11.30: ¥4,000
• 2025.11.29: ¥7,500
• 2025.11.28: ¥8,000 (Release Day Hype)

Price Trajectory: Transaction History (NM)

Actual sales data from marketplace apps (like Mercari Japan).

• 2025.12.07: ¥5,999
• 2025.12.06: ¥5,600
• 2025.12.05: ¥5,000
• 2025.12.04: ¥5,800
• 2025.12.03: ¥5,500
• 2025.12.02: ¥5,490
• 2025.12.01: ¥6,000
• 2025.11.30: ¥4,980
• 2025.11.29: ¥5,400
• 2025.11.28: ¥7,000

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Why Is This Card Trending? The “MA” Factor

1. The Debut of the “MA” (Mega Attack) Rarity

Unveiled at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships (August 18, 2025), the “MA” rarity is a fresh visual take for the TCG.

• The Vibe: It features massive attack names splashed across the artwork with a dynamic, Western comic book aesthetic. It’s a nostalgic nod to the “Mega Evolution” era but with a modern, pop-art twist.
• The Set: It’s not just Charizard. The set also includes Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex in this style, creating a highly collectible subset that’s blowing up on social media (X/Twitter).

2. The Undeniable “Charizard Tax”

Let’s be real—Charizard is the king of the secondary market.

To give you context: The Mega Charizard X ex (SAR) from the “Inferno X” set (released Sept 26, 2025) is currently trading around ¥80,000. While the MA version is more accessible, the demand for anything “Charizard” keeps the floor price high.

3. Tough Pull Rates

Early rumors suggest the “MA” rarity has a pull rate of roughly 1 per Box. However, with about 10 different Pokémon featuring this rarity in the set, sniping specifically the Mega Charizard X is a gamble. This scarcity drives singles prices up, as collectors opt to buy the card outright rather than cracking endless boxes.

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Card Specifications

• Card Name: Mega Charizard X ex
• Rarity: MA (Mega Attack Rare)
• Set: High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex”
• Release Date: November 28, 2025
• Illustrator: Saboteri
• Set Number: 223/193