{"id":505031,"date":"2026-01-23T16:48:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505031"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:49:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:49:01","slug":"meowth-ex-sar-market-watch-price-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/01\/23\/meowth-ex-sar-market-watch-price-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Meowth ex SAR: Market Watch & Price Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While the trainers often steal the spotlight in modern sets, Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em> (released Jan 23, 2026) reminds us that the original mascots still run the game. Meowth ex SAR<\/strong> has emerged as a surprising heavy hitter, proving that Team Rocket\u2019s favorite cat is serious business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the current market breakdown from the collector hub of Akihabara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Market Value & Buy Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As of Jan 23, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Market Price (Condition A)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a518,000 ~ \u00a526,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Market Price (PSA 10)<\/strong><\/td>–<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Buy Price (Condition A)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a518,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Buy Price (PSA 10)<\/strong><\/td>–<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Source:<\/strong> Buy prices based on data from Snkrdunk Akihabara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Buy Price refers to what stores pay you. Market Price refers to actual transaction values between collectors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For real-time updates, check their official X (Twitter) account: @snkrdunk_akiba.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price History Tracker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buy Price (Store Offer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 2026.01.23:<\/strong> \u00a518,000 (Raw\/Condition A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Transaction Price (Market Value)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 2026.01.23:<\/strong> \u00a526,000 (Raw\/Condition A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Analyst Note:<\/strong> There is currently a significant gap between the store buy price (\u00a518,000) and the street transaction price (\u00a526,000). This volatility suggests the market is still deciding the card’s ceiling, with high demand driving peer-to-peer prices up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Why the Hype? The “That’s Right!” Effect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Meowth is trading at a premium price point usually reserved for legendary Pok\u00e9mon or top-tier Waifu cards. Why? It comes down to legacy and art direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. The Anime Legend & Team Rocket Nostalgia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      While Meowth (Nyarth<\/em>) originated in the Red & Green<\/em> (Gen 1) games as a version exclusive, his true claim to fame is the Anime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As the only Pok\u00e9mon who taught himself to speak human language to impress a crush, Meowth became the third pillar of the iconic Team Rocket trio alongside Jessie (Musashi<\/em>) and James (Kojiro<\/em>). For global fans, he isn’t just a monster; he’s a character with as much personality as Ash\u2019s Pikachu. That deep emotional connection drives serious collector demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. The “Maneki Neko” Aesthetic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Meowth is based on the Maneki Neko<\/em> (Beckoning Cat), a traditional Japanese figurine believed to bring good luck and wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This SAR card leans heavily into that cultural origin. The illustration features a pop-art style with Meowth striking a classic “beckoning” pose. It\u2019s not just a Pok\u00e9mon card; it feels like a good luck charm. The vibrant, playful design by Natsumi Yoshida<\/strong> makes it a standout display piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. Rising Value of “AR” Lines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      We\u2019ve seen a trend recently where Art Rares (AR) and Special Art Rares (SAR) of iconic Gen 1 Pok\u00e9mon skyrocket in value. Previous promo cards, like the “Meowth P” from the Start Deck Generations Special Battle Set<\/em>, saw price spikes due to this “art-first” demand (and even sparked counterfeit issues due to scarcity). This new SAR feels like a culmination of that rising trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Card Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Card Name:<\/strong> Meowth ex<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Type:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Rarity:<\/strong> SAR (Special Art Rare)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Set:<\/strong> Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, January 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Illustrator:<\/strong> Natsumi Yoshida<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Card Number:<\/strong> 114\/080<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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        While the trainers often steal the spotlight in modern sets, Munikis \/ Nihil Zero (released Jan 23, 2026) reminds us that the original mascots still run the game. Meowth ex SAR has emerged as a surprising heavy hitter, proving that Team Rocket\u2019s favorite cat is serious business. Here is the current market breakdown from the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":505033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-505031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brands"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505031"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=505031"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":505035,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505031\/revisions\/505035"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/505033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=505031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=505031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=505031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}