{"id":505053,"date":"2026-01-23T17:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505053"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:21:44","slug":"mega-clefable-ex-sar-market-watch-the-connecting-art-collectors-are-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/01\/23\/mega-clefable-ex-sar-market-watch-the-connecting-art-collectors-are-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Clefable ex SAR Market Watch: The “Connecting Art” Collectors Are Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

It\u2019s not just about raw power; sometimes, it\u2019s about the bigger picture\u2014literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mega Clefable ex SAR<\/strong> from Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em> is making waves not just for its return to the lore in Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A<\/em>, but for a stunning artistic gimmick that has collectors scrambling to complete the set.<\/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>\u00a56,000 ~ \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: We are seeing a healthy markup in street transaction prices (\u00a58,500) compared to store buy offers (\u00a56,000), suggesting high demand from players and collectors alike.<\/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> \u00a56,000 (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> \u00a58,500 (Raw\/Condition A)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Why the Hype? Connected Art & Anti-Meta Tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Mega Clefable (Mega Pixie<\/em>) serves as the ace Pok\u00e9mon for the new character Yukari<\/strong>, giving it instant character appeal. But the real reason for the price surge lies in its binder appeal and its ability to shut down the current meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. The “Vertical Panorama” Art Gimmick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      In the TCG community, few things drive value like “connecting art.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This SAR, illustrated by Cona Nitanda<\/strong>, depicts Mega Clefable strutting confidently through the air. However, the artwork is incomplete on its own. It is designed to align vertically with the Clefairy AR<\/strong> (Pippi AR<\/em>) from the same set, which shows Clefairy looking up at the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When placed together in a binder, they form a single, seamless vertical illustration. This storytelling element forces collectors to buy both, naturally driving up demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. The Ultimate “Anti-Ability” Wall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      For players, Mega Clefable ex is a tactical nuke against the current annoying meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Its ability, “Light Wing,”<\/strong> prevents all effects of opponents’ Abilities. This is a direct counter to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Froslass (Yukimenoko<\/em>) & Munkidori (Mashimashira<\/em>) Decks:<\/strong> It stops the chip damage and damage manipulation that these decks rely on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • “Cursed Bomb”:<\/strong> It completely neutralizes the popular Dusknoir line\u2019s self-sacrifice bombing strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        3. The “Dragapult” Check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        The meta has been dominated by Dragapult ex<\/strong> (Dorapult ex<\/em>) for months. Mega Clefable ex offers a new solution. By combining it with the card “Lillie\u2019s Clefairy,”<\/strong> players can effectively hit Dragapult ex for Weakness, creating a viable path to One-Hit KO the format’s king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Because it checks so many boxes in the competitive scene, playability is keeping the price floor high (\u00a56,000+) despite it being a collector’s piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Card Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Card Name:<\/strong> Mega Clefable 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> Cona Nitanda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Card Number:<\/strong> 112\/080<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Mega Clefable ex SAR: Market Watch & Price Analysis It\u2019s not just about raw power; sometimes, it\u2019s about the bigger picture\u2014literally. Mega Clefable ex SAR from Munikis \/ Nihil Zero is making waves not just for its return to the lore in Pok\u00e9mon LEGENDS Z-A, but for a stunning artistic gimmick that has collectors scrambling […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":505055,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-505053","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