{"id":504850,"date":"2025-12-28T15:57:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=504850"},"modified":"2025-12-28T15:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:58:10","slug":"mega-charizard-y-ex-mur-market-insights-price-trends-start-deck-100-battle-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/12\/28\/mega-charizard-y-ex-mur-market-insights-price-trends-start-deck-100-battle-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Charizard Y ex (MUR): Market Insights &amp; Price Trends | Start Deck 100 Battle Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon TCG world is buzzing with the release of the <strong>&#8220;Start Deck 100 Battle Collection.&#8221;<\/strong> The absolute star of the show? <strong>Mega Charizard Y ex<\/strong> in the stunning new <strong>MUR (Mega Ultra Rare)<\/strong> finish. Whether you&#8217;re a competitive player or a high-end investor, this is the card everyone is chasing right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:The provided text is a disclaimer in Japanese. Here is the English translation.<br>Note:All dates and times mentioned are in Japan Standard Time (JST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mega Charizard Y ex (MUR): Buyback Price and Market Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28155241\/image-26-42.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28155241\/image-26-42.png 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28155241\/image-26-42-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28155241\/image-26-42-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/28155241\/image-26-42-282x206.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Market Price (Avg)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Buyback Price (Cash-out)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ungraded (Near Mint)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>JPY 280,000<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>JPY 230,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PSA 10 (Gem Mint)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Buyback prices are based on recent data from &#8220;SNKRDUNK Akihabara,&#8221; a premier hobby shop in Tokyo\u2019s electronics district. Check their socials (@snkrdunk_akiba) for real-time updates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Price Track: The &#8220;Zard&#8221; Hype is Real<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its drop on December 19, the market for Mega Charizard Y has been a rollercoaster. We\u2019ve seen a steady climb as supply struggles to meet the massive demand from global &#8220;Zard&#8221; hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buyback Price Trend (Ungraded \/ Near Mint)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dec 26:<\/strong> JPY 230,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec 25:<\/strong> JPY 200,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec 23:<\/strong> JPY 180,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec 19 (Release Day):<\/strong> JPY 150,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sales Transaction History<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On peer-to-peer marketplaces, the card has seen even higher spikes, recently stabilizing around the <strong>JPY 250,000<\/strong> mark for raw copies in &#8220;Condition A&#8221; (Near Mint).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is Mega Charizard Y ex MUR So Expensive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Undisputed King: Charizard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Charizard (known as <em>Lizardon<\/em> in Japan) is the final evolution of the Gen 1 starter Charmander. It\u2019s arguably the most iconic Pok\u00e9mon alongside Pikachu. The dual Mega Evolutions\u2014<strong>Mega Charizard X<\/strong> (the blue-flame dragon) and <strong>Mega Charizard Y<\/strong> (the sleek, high-intensity fire flier)\u2014have only added to its legendary status. In the TCG, a high-rarity Charizard is almost a guaranteed blue-chip investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The &#8220;Mega Ultra Rare&#8221; (MUR) Factor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 MEGA series introduced the <strong>MUR (Mega Ultra Rare)<\/strong> rarity. Think of it as a refined, textured version of the classic Gold UR (Ultra Rare) cards. It features a luxurious gold-foil finish that gives the card an <strong>&#8220;effortless chic&#8221;<\/strong> look\u2014premium but not over-the-top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The &#8220;Golden Deck 001&#8221; Mystery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the legendary &#8220;Deck No. 101&#8221; from the 2021 Start Deck 100 (which featured the Galarian Birds in UR), this card is exclusive to the secret <strong>&#8220;Golden Deck 001.&#8221;<\/strong> Rumors on social media suggest pull rates are incredibly low, with some influencers reporting <strong>zero hits after opening 1,000 boxes.<\/strong> This extreme scarcity is driving the &#8220;FOMO&#8221; (fear of missing out) among serious collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Card Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Fire \/ Pok\u00e9mon ex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rarity:<\/strong> MUR (Mega Ultra Rare)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set:<\/strong> Start Deck 100 Battle Collection (Japanese)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> December 19, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illustrator:<\/strong> aky CG Works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Card ID:<\/strong> 766\/742<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow us on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/snkrdunk\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link 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