Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR: A Collaborative Masterpiece by Naoki Saito – Price & Market Trends

The Pokémon TCG “Waifu” and high-end collector market just found its newest crown jewel: Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR from the “Start Deck 100 Battle Collection.” This card isn’t just a game piece; it’s a perfect storm of a legendary trainer, an iconic Pokémon, and the industry’s most celebrated artist.

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

Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR: Current Value & Buy-Back Insights

Condition	Market Price (Avg)	Buy-Back Price (Cash-out)
Near Mint (Condition A)	40,000 JPY	35,000 JPY
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	—	—

Note: Prices are based on data from SNKRDUNK Akihabara as of Dec 26. Expect high volatility due to the card’s extreme “Chase” status.

Price Volatility: From Hype to Stability

Like many high-profile Japanese releases, Lillie’s Clefairy ex saw an astronomical “Release Day Premium.” While it has dipped from its initial 60,000 JPY peak, it remains one of the strongest holds in the set.

Cash-out History (Buy-Back)

• Dec 26: 35,000 JPY
• Dec 20: 48,000 JPY
• Dec 19 (Release): 60,000 JPY

Market Transaction Trends

• Dec 26: 35,000 JPY
• Dec 22: 40,999 JPY
• Dec 19: 56,666 JPY

The “X-Factor”: Why This Card is a Must-Have

1. The Naoki Saito Legend

In the world of Pokémon TCG, Naoki Saito is the gold standard for Trainer illustrations. Known for his work on legendary cards like the “Lillie” (Ultra Prism) and “Sightseer,” his involvement instantly elevates a card to “God-tier” status among collectors. This SAR captures Lillie hugging her Clefairy in a field of flowers, radiating a whimsical and heartwarming vibe that perfectly fits the “Aesthetic” trend currently dominating US collections.

2. The Successor to a Classic

This isn’t Lillie and Clefairy’s first rodeo. The previous “Battle Partners” version of Lillie’s Clefairy ex SAR already commands high prices (averaging 40,000 JPY for a PSA 10). This new iteration in the Battle Collection acts as a spiritual successor, drawing in both long-time “Lillie completionists” and new-age investors.

3. The Difficulty of the “Pull”

Much like its predecessor, the Start Deck 100 Battle Collection utilizes a blind-box system. With over 100 potential deck combinations, the odds of landing the specific deck containing this SAR are incredibly low. This artificial scarcity, combined with the “Saito + Lillie” hype, ensures the card remains a high-value asset.

Technical Specifications

• Card Name: Lillie’s Clefairy ex
• Rarity: SAR (Special Art Rare)
• Set: Start Deck 100 Battle Collection
• Illustrator: Naoki Saito
• Product ID: 765/742

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