{"id":505713,"date":"2026-02-23T16:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505713"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:20:39","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-pokemon-tcg-regulation-i-top-chase-cards-market-trends-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/02\/23\/the-ultimate-guide-to-pokemon-tcg-regulation-i-top-chase-cards-market-trends-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Pok\u00e9mon TCG &#8220;Regulation I&#8221;: Top Chase Cards &amp; Market Trends in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In January 2026, the Japanese Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game (TCG) shifted its Standard format to Regulations &#8220;H, I, and J.&#8221; Right now, the spotlight is entirely on the &#8220;Regulation I&#8221; era. This highly dramatic generational transition marks the end of the three-year Scarlet &amp; Violet block and the highly anticipated dawn of the &#8220;MEGA&#8221; series, bringing Mega Evolutions back to the tabletop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new era has also introduced some mind-blowing new rarities: the <strong>&#8220;BWR&#8221; (Black\/White Rare)<\/strong>, which pays homage to the legendary dragons of the Unova region; the <strong>&#8220;MA&#8221; (MEGA Attack Rare)<\/strong>, highlighting Mega Evolutions with comic-book-style action art; and the gleaming, gold-embossed <strong>&#8220;MUR&#8221; (MEGA Ultra Rare)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on transaction volumes from SNKRDUNK\u2014<em>Japan\u2019s leading secondary marketplace app for streetwear and trading cards<\/em>\u2014we\u2019ve ranked the most popular Regulation I sets. Read on to discover the defining features of each expansion and the top three chase cards you need for your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:The provided text is a disclaimer in Japanese. Here is the English translation.<br>Note:All dates and times mentioned are in Japan Standard Time (JST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Class Pack: &#8220;MEGA Dream ex&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/721914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160203\/20251127132302-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160203\/20251127132302-1.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160203\/20251127132302-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160203\/20251127132302-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160203\/20251127132302-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, November 28, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,400 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan\u2019s annual year-end &#8220;High Class&#8221; sets are always loaded with bangers, and this one didn&#8217;t disappoint. It debuted the new &#8220;MA&#8221; rarity, featuring dynamic, American comic-book-inspired artwork with attack names written in English. The inclusion of mirror-foil variants drove the overall market price up. However, it&#8217;s the Special Art Rare (SAR) versions of franchise mascots Gengar and Pikachu that are holding incredibly strong market values, even amidst ongoing reprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the ultra-exclusive Mega Dragonite ex &#8220;MUR&#8221;\u2014the set&#8217;s cover star\u2014has seen its price skyrocket due to extremely low pull rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in MEGA Dream ex:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEGA Gengar ex SAR [M2a 240\/193]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 33,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/724996\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160223\/20251128090358-0.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505720\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160223\/20251128090358-0.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160223\/20251128090358-0-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160223\/20251128090358-0-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160223\/20251128090358-0-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEGA Dragonite ex MUR [M2a 250\/193]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 23,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/730968\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160236\/20251127022852-0.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505721\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160236\/20251127022852-0.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160236\/20251127022852-0-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160236\/20251127022852-0-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160236\/20251127022852-0-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pikachu ex SAR [M2a 234\/193]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 29,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/730956\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160253\/20251128090358-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505722\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160253\/20251128090358-4.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160253\/20251128090358-4-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160253\/20251128090358-4-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160253\/20251128090358-4-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;Battle Partners&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/484953\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160459\/20250123080625-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160459\/20250123080625-2.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160459\/20250123080625-2-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160459\/20250123080625-2-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160459\/20250123080625-2-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, January 24, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,400 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This set kicked off the Regulation I era. As the name suggests, &#8220;Battle Partners&#8221; focuses heavily on the bond between trainers and their signature Pok\u00e9mon. SAR cards featuring fan-favorite trainers like Iono and N saw immediate price spikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute grail of the set is &#8220;Lillie&#8217;s Clefairy ex SAR.&#8221; It features Lillie in an outfit reminiscent of her legendary &#8220;Extra Battle Day&#8221; promo\u2014one of the most expensive modern cards in existence\u2014posing alongside her Clefairy. This card is a massive hit among competitive players and hardcore collectors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Battle Partners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lillie&#8217;s Clefairy ex SAR [SV9 126\/100]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 30,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/505956\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160532\/20250124002921-11.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505724\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160532\/20250124002921-11.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160532\/20250124002921-11-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160532\/20250124002921-11-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160532\/20250124002921-11-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iono&#8217;s Bellibolt ex SAR [SV9 125\/100]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 9,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/485655\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160556\/20250124002921-10.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505725\" style=\"width:463px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160556\/20250124002921-10.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160556\/20250124002921-10-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160556\/20250124002921-10-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160556\/20250124002921-10-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>N&#8217;s Zoroark ex SAR [SV9 127\/100]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 7,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/506159\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160616\/20250124002921-12.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505726\" style=\"width:463px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160616\/20250124002921-12.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160616\/20250124002921-12-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160616\/20250124002921-12-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160616\/20250124002921-12-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;Inferno X&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/687431\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160732\/20250925044146-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160732\/20250925044146-2.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160732\/20250925044146-2-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160732\/20250925044146-2-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160732\/20250925044146-2-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, September 26, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,400 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Charizard graces a booster box as a MEGA Evolution ex, you know the hype will be unreal. The &#8220;MEGA Charizard X ex&#8221; has dominated the market. Not only is the incredibly rare &#8220;MUR&#8221; version highly sought after, but the &#8220;SAR&#8221; version, featuring breathtakingly fierce artwork, has pushed its PSA 10 graded value well over the JPY 100,000 mark. Furthermore, the &#8220;Oricorio ex SAR,&#8221; illustrated by the legendary Shinji Kanda, went viral on social media the moment it was revealed and continues to see high trading volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Inferno X:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEGA Charizard X ex MUR [M2 116\/080]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 89,999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/704407\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160802\/20250925093428-0.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505729\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160802\/20250925093428-0.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160802\/20250925093428-0-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160802\/20250925093428-0-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160802\/20250925093428-0-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEGA Charizard X ex SAR [M2 110\/080]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 59,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/704401\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160825\/20250925055456-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505730\" style=\"width:466px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160825\/20250925055456-1.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160825\/20250925055456-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160825\/20250925055456-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160825\/20250925055456-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oricorio ex SAR [M2 111\/080]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 4,200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/704402\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160844\/20250925060315-0.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505731\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160844\/20250925060315-0.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160844\/20250925060315-0-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160844\/20250925060315-0-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23160844\/20250925060315-0-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;Glory of Team Rocket&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/550897\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250417083341-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, April 18, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,400 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time since the original &#8220;Team Rocket&#8221; expansion in 1997, the iconic villainous team takes center stage. The &#8220;Team Rocket&#8217;s Mewtwo ex SAR,&#8221; featuring Mewtwo alongside the mob boss Giovanni, is a massive nostalgia trip. Its insane popularity has pushed PSA 10 slabs to around JPY 70,000. Classic Gen 1 favorites like Moltres and Nidoking also received stunning SAR treatments, maintaining a very steady demand from old-school fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Glory of Team Rocket:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team Rocket&#8217;s Mewtwo ex SAR [SV10 125\/098]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 46,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/568902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23161048\/20250417015534-0.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505734\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23161048\/20250417015534-0.webp 856w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23161048\/20250417015534-0-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23161048\/20250417015534-0-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23161048\/20250417015534-0-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team Rocket&#8217;s Moltres ex SAR [SV10 124\/098]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 13,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/568323\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250417072410-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:429px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team Rocket&#8217;s Nidoking ex SAR [SV10 126\/098]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 5,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/568324\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250418045820-14.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhanced Expansion Pack: &#8220;Hot-Air Arena&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/518729\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250402044116-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, March 14, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,400 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to &#8220;Battle Partners,&#8221; this set highlights iconic Trainer-Pok\u00e9mon duos. The undeniable highlight is the Gen 4 dream team: Cynthia and Garchomp. Their SAR is currently trading for around JPY 50,000 in a PSA 10 grade. Ho-Oh, the box mascot, also made its first high-rarity appearance in nearly three years (since <em>Incandescent Arcana<\/em>), causing a massive surge in collector demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Hot-Air Arena:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cynthia&#8217;s Garchomp ex SAR [SV9a 087\/063]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 32,999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/538636\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250314010419-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:429px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ethan&#8217;s Ho-Oh ex SAR [SV9a 086\/063]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 15,999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/525751\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250314010018-1.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ethan&#8217;s Adventure SAR [SV9a 089\/063]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 4,800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/546117\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250314011828-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:431px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;Black Bolt&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/584771\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250605093744-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 290 \/ pack (7 cards) | JPY 5,800 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the final expansion pack of the three-year Scarlet &amp; Violet block. It introduced the exclusive &#8220;BWR&#8221; rarity, featuring the legendary Zekrom in a sleek, black-themed design. Due to brutal pull rates and the sheer aesthetic beauty of the card, it instantly became a top-tier collector&#8217;s item. The &#8220;Zekrom ex SAR,&#8221; depicting the dragon amidst violent blue lightning, and &#8220;N&#8217;s Plot SAR,&#8221; featuring deeply narrative-driven art, are also massive hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Black Bolt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zekrom ex BWR [SV11B 174\/086]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 44,800<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/585213\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250605090147-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zekrom ex SAR [SV11B 169\/086]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 14,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/606907\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250606012132-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>N&#8217;s Plot SAR [SV11B 173\/086]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 4,680<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/607934\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250606005416-2.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:425px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;White Flare&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/584773\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250605093744-2.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 290 \/ pack (7 cards) | JPY 5,800 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Released simultaneously with <em>Black Bolt<\/em>, this set stars Reshiram. Its &#8220;BWR&#8221; features a clean, white-themed design, while the SAR shows the dragon engulfed in breathtaking flames\u2014both are commanding premium prices. Additionally, the &#8220;Hilda SAR,&#8221; illustrated by Naoki Saito\u2014<em>the legendary artist behind grails like &#8220;Extra Battle Day Lillie&#8221; and &#8220;Shiny Star V Marnie&#8221;<\/em>\u2014has spiked in value due to the combined popularity of the character and the artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in White Flare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reshiram ex BWR [SV11W 174\/086]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 42,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/585221\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250606023326-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reshiram ex SAR [SV11W 168\/086]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 16,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/607938\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250605122333-8.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:424px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hilda SAR [SV11W 173\/086]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 7,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/607941\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250606023216-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:429px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Deck 100: &#8220;Battle Collection&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/724998\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251223071721-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, December 19, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 891<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This product features 100 different randomized pre-constructed decks. The legendary &#8220;Deck No. 001&#8221; contains an exclusive &#8220;Mega Charizard Y ex MUR.&#8221; Because of Charizard&#8217;s immense popularity and the near-impossible odds of pulling this specific deck, the card&#8217;s value has gone to the moon. A PSA 10 recently sold for over JPY 1,300,000! With no major reprints since launch, the set&#8217;s overall scarcity has driven up the prices of other chase cards inside, like the &#8220;Pikachu ex SAR&#8221; and the Naoki Saito-illustrated &#8220;Lillie&#8217;s Clefairy ex SAR.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Start Deck 100 &#8220;Battle Collection&#8221;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mega Charizard Y ex MUR [MC 766\/742]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 310,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/742562\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251219004556-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:431px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lillie&#8217;s Clefairy ex SAR [MC 765\/742]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 72,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/742429\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251218014854-1.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pikachu ex SAR [MC 764\/742]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 90,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/737036\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20251219023825-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;MEGA Brave&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/628147\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250731061627-5.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, August 1, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,400 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>MEGA Brave<\/em> officially kicked off the &#8220;MEGA&#8221; series block. MEGA Lucario serves as the box mascot, appearing as a dazzling, gold-foiled &#8220;MUR.&#8221; Its abysmal pull rate instantly made it a top target for hardcore collectors. Meanwhile, Lillie\u2014arguably the most popular female Trainer in the TCG\u2014appears as the Supporter card &#8220;Lillie&#8217;s Resolve.&#8221; Boasting an incredibly powerful in-game effect alongside its waifu-tax appeal, the card has seen explosive demand from both players and collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 3 Chase Cards in Mega Brave:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEGA Lucario ex MUR [M1L 092\/063]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 37,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/663638\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250801010657-0.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:424px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lillie&#8217;s Resolve SAR [M1L 091\/063]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 32,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/663637\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250731010923-1.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lillie&#8217;s Resolve SR [M1L 086\/063]<\/strong> \u2013 From JPY 8,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/663636\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250731112413-11.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expansion Pack: &#8220;MEGA Symphonia&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/628149\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.snkrdunk.com\/upload_bg_removed\/20250731061627-6.webp?size=l\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Friday, August 1, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> JPY 180 \/ pack (5 cards) | JPY 5,500 \/ booster box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Released alongside <em>Mega Brave<\/em>, this expansion focuses on Mega Gardevoir ex. Its high-rarity variants (MUR and SAR) are exceptionally popular due to their stunningly elegant artwork and rarity. 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