Gladion’s Decisive Battle SAR Price Guide: Is the New Abyss Eye Chase Card Worth the Hype?

25th May 2026 EDT FEATURES

Gladion’s Decisive Battle SAR Price Guide: Is the New Abyss Eye Chase Card Worth the Hype?

Gladion finally gets his first SAR in Abyss Eye! Discover why this connecting-artwork card is a must-have and track its price trajectory from launch day.

Gladion’s Decisive Battle SAR Price Guide: Is the New Abyss Eye Chase Card Worth the Hype?

Current Market Value & Buyback Prices

Category	Estimated Market Value (Sales)	PSA 10 Value
Average Market Price	¥3,200 JPY~	¥-
Card Shop Buylist Price	¥6,000 JPY~	¥-

Card Shop Buylist Price History

Date	Condition A (Raw)	PSA 10
May 22, 2026 (Launch Day)	¥6,000 JPY	— JPY

Market Price History

Date	Condition A	PSA 10
May 22, 2026 (Launch Day)	¥5,300 JPY	— JPY
May 23, 2026	¥3,000 JPY	— JPY
May 24, 2026	¥3,333 JPY	— JPY

Why is Gladion’s Decisive Battle SAR Demanding a Premium?

The Power of an Edgy, Fan-Favorite Character

Gladion made his iconic debut in Pokémon Sun and Moon. In the TCG world, he holds massive clout by proxy: he is the older brother of Lillie, who is arguably the undisputed queen of high-value collectible Trainer cards.

As a former enforcer for Team Skull, Gladion balances an intimidating, brooding exterior with a fiercely protective love for his sister. This “cool, edgy, but deeply caring” persona gives him a unique husbando appeal, securing him a die-hard fanbase among collectors who usually only hunt for waifu cards.

The Long-Awaited SAR with Connecting Artwork

This card marks Gladion’s very first Special Art Rare (SAR), a milestone fans have been begging for. Making it even more desirable, the illustration seamlessly connects with Silvally AR from the same Abyss Eye set. This linked-artwork gimmick heavily incentivizes master-set collectors to buy both cards as a pair.

Looking back, Gladion’s classic Full Art print from the Crimson Invasion era (released as Awakened Heroes in Japan) still commands a hefty price tag of around 20,000 JPY. While the current price for this new SAR is experiencing a post-launch cooling period, its potential in the competitive TCG meta means we could see a sudden market buyout and subsequent price spike in the near future. Keep your eyes on this one.