{"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 &#8220;Connecting Art&#8221; Collectors Are Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mega Clefable ex SAR: Market Watch &amp; Price Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just about raw power; sometimes, it\u2019s about the bigger picture\u2014literally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mega Clefable ex SAR<\/strong> from <em>Munikis \/ Nihil Zero<\/em> is making waves not just for its return to the lore in <em>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<p>Here is the current market breakdown from Akihabara.<\/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\/23171912\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23171912\/image-10.png 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23171912\/image-10-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23171912\/image-10-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/23171912\/image-10-282x206.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>\u00a58,500 ~<\/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>\u00a56,000 ~ \u00a57,000<\/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: 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<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> \u00a56,000 (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> \u00a58,500 (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? Connected Art &amp; Anti-Meta Tech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mega Clefable (<em>Mega Pixie<\/em>) serves as the ace Pok\u00e9mon for the new character <strong>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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The &#8220;Vertical Panorama&#8221; Art Gimmick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the TCG community, few things drive value like &#8220;connecting art.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This SAR, illustrated by <strong>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 <strong>Clefairy AR<\/strong> (<em>Pippi AR<\/em>) from the same set, which shows Clefairy looking up at the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Ultimate &#8220;Anti-Ability&#8221; Wall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For players, Mega Clefable ex is a tactical nuke against the current annoying meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its ability, <strong>&#8220;Light Wing,&#8221;<\/strong> prevents all effects of opponents&#8217; Abilities. This is a direct counter to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Froslass (<em>Yukimenoko<\/em>) &amp; Munkidori (<em>Mashimashira<\/em>) Decks:<\/strong> It stops the chip damage and damage manipulation that these decks rely on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Cursed Bomb&#8221;:<\/strong> It completely neutralizes the popular Dusknoir line\u2019s self-sacrifice bombing strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The &#8220;Dragapult&#8221; Check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The meta has been dominated by <strong>Dragapult ex<\/strong> (<em>Dorapult ex<\/em>) for months. Mega Clefable ex offers a new solution. By combining it with the card <strong>&#8220;Lillie\u2019s Clefairy,&#8221;<\/strong> players can effectively hit Dragapult ex for Weakness, creating a viable path to One-Hit KO the format&#8217;s king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it checks so many boxes in the competitive scene, playability is keeping the price floor high (\u00a56,000+) despite it being a collector&#8217;s piece.<\/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 Clefable 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> Cona Nitanda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Card Number:<\/strong> 112\/080<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mega Clefable ex SAR: Market Watch &amp; 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 [&hellip;]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505053"}],"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=505053"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505053\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":505057,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505053\/revisions\/505057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/505055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=505053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=505053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=505053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}