Current Market Value & Buyback Prices

(As of May 22, 2026 / All prices listed in JPY)

• Near Mint (Condition A) — Estimated Market Price: ¥160,000〜
• Near Mint (Condition A) — Estimated Buyback Price: ¥150,000
• PSA 10 (Gem Mint): TBD

Price Trend History

• May 22, 2026 (Release Day)
  • Market Price (Condition A): ¥150,000
  • Buyback Price (Condition A): ¥200,000
  • PSA 10: TBD

Why is Mega Darkrai ex MUR So Expensive? Market Analysis

The Hype Around Darkrai’s New “Mega Evolution”

Darkrai has been a massive fan-favorite ever since its debut in the 2006 titles Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. As a Mythical Pokémon that controls nightmares, its dark, edgy aesthetic gives it a timeless appeal that spans generations of players.

The hype has reached a fever pitch thanks to the recent DLC, Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension Rush, where Darkrai officially unlocked its brand-new Mega Evolution. According to its Pokédex lore, its massive “Abyss Eye” opens up from its pitch-black body, blotting out the sun and shrouding the world in total darkness.

In the TCG world, Darkrai cards have always held strong value—most notably the Darkrai VSTAR SAR—making this new Mega Evolution variant an instant crowd-pleasing style and a highly liquid asset for collectors.

The Extreme Scarcity of the “MUR” (Mega Ultra Rare) Rarity

The MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) rarity is a newly introduced tier in the Pokémon Card Game MEGA series. These cards feature a jaw-dropping, full-bleed gold finish and are exclusively reserved for the main mascot Pokémon of the sets.

The pull rates for MUR cards are notoriously brutal. This extreme scarcity triggers the ultimate completionist mindset among hardcore collectors. Looking at historical data, previous MUR cards have consistently maintained an upward trajectory, rarely seeing major crashes.

With a staggering launch-day trading price of ¥200,000, Mega Darkrai ex MUR is cementing itself as the definitive chase card of the Abyss Eye era. Keep a close eye on this one—the market is moving fast!

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