Mega Starmie ex SAR Market Watch: The “Viral” Hit of Munikis / Nihil Zero

23rd January 2026 EDT NEWS

Mega Starmie ex SAR Market Watch: The “Viral” Hit of Munikis / Nihil Zero

Munikis / Nihil Zero Market Update: Mega Starmie ex SAR hits ¥8,500. Discover the "God-like" art by takuyoa and why collectors are buying.

Mega Starmie ex SAR Market Watch: The “Viral” Hit of Munikis / Nihil Zero

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Mega Starmie ex SAR: Market Watch & Price Analysis

When Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A dropped, one Mega Evolution design immediately broke the internet. Now, with the release of Munikis / Nihil Zero on January 23, 2026, that design has been immortalized in card form.

Enter Mega Starmie ex SAR—a card that sits perfectly at the intersection of “divine art” and “absolute meme.”

Here is the current market breakdown from Akihabara.

Current Market Value & Buy Rates

As of Jan 23, 2026

Category	Price (JPY)
Market Price (Condition A)	¥8,500 ~
Market Price (PSA 10)	–
Buy Price (Condition A)	¥7,000
Buy Price (PSA 10)	–

Source: Buy prices based on data from Snkrdunk Akihabara.

Note: Snkrdunk is the go-to platform in Japan for verifying and trading high-value TCG cards and sneakers.

For real-time updates, check their official X (Twitter) account: @snkrdunk_akiba.

Price History Tracker

Buy Price (Store Offer)

2026.01.23: ¥7,000 (Raw/Condition A)

Transaction Price (Market Value)

2026.01.23: ¥7,000 (Raw/Condition A)

Why the Hype? Legs, Beams, and Snipes

Currently trading around the ¥7,000–¥8,500 mark, this card is generating buzz for reasons that are distinctly different from the typical “cute girl” or “cool dragon” cards.

1. The Design That Trended Instantly

Let’s address the elephant in the room: The Legs.

In Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A, Mega Starmie debuted with its lower appendages extended in a way that resembles long legs. It was a shock to the fanbase, instantly trending on social media.

The SAR art by takuyoa leans into this chaos beautifully. It depicts Mega Starmie extending its limbs and firing a massive beam from its core. The composition is surprisingly god-like and majestic, yet retains that touch of humor that made the design go viral. It’s a conversation starter, making it a must-have for collectors who appreciate the unique side of Pokémon history.

2. A Sniper’s Dream for Players

Beyond the memes, the card is actually good.

The attack “Jet Blow” is catching the eye of competitive players. For just one Water Energy, it deals 120 damage to the active Pokémon and snipes 50 damage to the bench.

In a meta where Stage 2 decks (evolution-heavy decks) are common, this low-cost attack can potentially knock out two unevolved Basic Pokémon at once, disrupting the opponent’s setup early in the game.

3. Future “Max Rarity” Potential

At roughly ¥8,000, it’s an accessible entry point for an SAR. However, if a top-tier Water deck archetype emerges using Mega Starmie as a speed attacker, demand from “Max Rarity” players (those who “bling out” their decks with the highest rarity cards) could drive the price up. It’s a card to watch closely.