{"id":505037,"date":"2026-01-23T16:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505037"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:56:08","slug":"mega-zygarde-ex-sar-market-watch-the-face-of-munikis-nihil-zero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/01\/23\/mega-zygarde-ex-sar-market-watch-the-face-of-munikis-nihil-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Zygarde ex SAR Market Watch: The &#8220;Face&#8221; of Munikis \/ Nihil Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mega Zygarde ex SAR: Market Watch &amp; Price Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch of <em>Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em> on January 23, 2026, marks a major moment for the <em>Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A<\/em> era. At the center of the storm is the set&#8217;s mascot: <strong>Mega Zygarde ex SAR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With artwork by a legendary illustrator and direct ties to the new game&#8217;s lore, this card is seeing active movement in Akihabara. Here is the current situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Market Value &amp; Buy Rates<\/h3>\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\/2026\/01\/23165317\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23165317\/image-7.png 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23165317\/image-7-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23165317\/image-7-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23165317\/image-7-282x206.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As of Jan 23, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Market Price (Condition A)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a510,000 ~ \u00a513,990<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Market Price (PSA 10)<\/strong><\/td><td><em>&#8211;<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Buy Price (Condition A)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a512,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Buy Price (PSA 10)<\/strong><\/td><td><em>&#8211;<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> Buy prices based on data from <strong>Snkrdunk Akihabara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Snkrdunk is Japan\u2019s leading marketplace for verified collectibles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For real-time updates, check their official X (Twitter) account: @snkrdunk_akiba.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price History Tracker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buy Price (Store Offer)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2026.01.23:<\/strong> \u00a512,000 (Raw\/Condition A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transaction Price (Market Value)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2026.01.23:<\/strong> \u00a513,990 (Raw\/Condition A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Hype? The &#8220;Nihil&#8221; Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently trading around the \u00a512,000\u2013\u00a514,000 range, Mega Zygarde ex SAR is driven by three key factors: Lore, Art, and Playability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Icon of <em>Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mega Zygarde makes its debut in the recent hit game, <em>Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion\u2019s title, <em>Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em>, is a direct reference to Zygarde&#8217;s signature move, often translated conceptually as &#8220;Light that returns all to nothingness.&#8221; This card embodies the set&#8217;s identity. The artwork is a lore-lover&#8217;s dream, depicting Mega Zygarde unleashing this devastating attack, with its 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes looming in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The &#8220;Kantaro&#8221; Factor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For serious collectors, the artist&#8217;s name on the bottom left is just as important as the Pok\u00e9mon itself. This SAR is illustrated by <strong>kantaro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>kantaro has a massive following in the hobby, known for illustrating high-value masterpieces like the &#8220;Yokohama Commemorative Deck Pikachu&#8221; (from Worlds 2023) and the popular &#8220;Canary SAR.&#8221; His involvement guarantees a baseline of collector demand, regardless of the card&#8217;s playability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. High Risk, High Reward for Players<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the SAR rarity ensures scarcity (low pull rates), the price is currently accessible compared to top-tier &#8220;waifu&#8221; cards. However, the market is watching the competitive scene closely. If Mega Zygarde ex proves to be a meta-defining threat in tournaments, we could see these prices shift from &#8220;collector&#8217;s item&#8221; to &#8220;competitive staple,&#8221; driving the value up significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Card Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card Name:<\/strong> Mega Zygarde ex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rarity:<\/strong> SAR (Special Art Rare)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set:<\/strong> Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, January 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illustrator:<\/strong> kantaro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Card Number:<\/strong> 113\/080<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mega Zygarde ex SAR: Market Watch &amp; Price Analysis The launch of Munikis \/ Nihil Zero on January 23, 2026, marks a major moment for the Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A era. At the center of the storm is the set&#8217;s mascot: Mega Zygarde ex SAR. With artwork by a legendary illustrator and direct ties to the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":505039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-505037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505037"}],"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=505037"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":505041,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505037\/revisions\/505041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/505039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=505037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=505037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=505037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}