{"id":505043,"date":"2026-01-23T17:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505043"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:04:59","slug":"mega-starmie-ex-sar-market-watch-the-viral-hit-of-munikis-nihil-zero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/01\/23\/mega-starmie-ex-sar-market-watch-the-viral-hit-of-munikis-nihil-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Starmie ex SAR Market Watch: The “Viral” Hit of Munikis \/ Nihil Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mega Starmie ex SAR: Market Watch & Price Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A<\/em> dropped, one Mega Evolution design immediately broke the internet. Now, with the release of Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em> on January 23, 2026, that design has been immortalized in card form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter Mega Starmie ex SAR<\/strong>\u2014a card that sits perfectly at the intersection of “divine art” and “absolute meme.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Current Market Value & Buy Rates<\/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><\/thead>
Market Price (Condition A)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a58,500 ~<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Market Price (PSA 10)<\/strong><\/td>–<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Buy Price (Condition A)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a57,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Buy Price (PSA 10)<\/strong><\/td>–<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Source:<\/strong> Buy prices based on data from Snkrdunk Akihabara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Snkrdunk is the go-to platform in Japan for verifying and trading high-value TCG cards and sneakers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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  • 2026.01.23:<\/strong> \u00a57,000 (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> \u00a57,000 (Raw\/Condition A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Why the Hype? Legs, Beams, and Snipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Currently trading around the \u00a57,000\u2013\u00a58,500 mark, this card is generating buzz for reasons that are distinctly different from the typical “cute girl” or “cool dragon” cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. The Design That Trended Instantly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Let’s address the elephant in the room: The Legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A<\/em>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The SAR art by takuyoa<\/strong> 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\u2019s a conversation starter, making it a must-have for collectors who appreciate the unique side of Pok\u00e9mon history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. A Sniper\u2019s Dream for Players<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Beyond the memes, the card is actually good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The attack “Jet Blow”<\/strong> is catching the eye of competitive players. For just one Water Energy<\/strong>, it deals 120 damage<\/strong> to the active Pok\u00e9mon and snipes 50 damage<\/strong> to the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In a meta where Stage 2 decks (evolution-heavy decks) are common, this low-cost attack can potentially knock out two unevolved Basic Pok\u00e9mon at once, disrupting the opponent’s setup early in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. Future “Max Rarity” Potential<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      At roughly \u00a58,000, it\u2019s 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\u2019s a card to watch closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Card Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Card Name:<\/strong> Mega Starmie 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> takuyoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Card Number:<\/strong> 111\/080<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Mega Starmie ex SAR: Market Watch & Price Analysis When Pok\u00e9mon 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\u2014a card that sits perfectly at the intersection […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":505045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-505043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tcg"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t