{"id":505718,"date":"2026-03-16T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=505718"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T01:12:35","slug":"mega-greninja-ex-joins-the-sar-ranks-why-collectors-are-ready-to-go-all-in-on-ninja-spinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/03\/16\/mega-greninja-ex-joins-the-sar-ranks-why-collectors-are-ready-to-go-all-in-on-ninja-spinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Greninja ex SAR: Price Guide &amp; Market Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hype is Real: Mega Greninja ex SAR Takes the Throne in &#8220;Ninja Spinner&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon TCG world has been set ablaze with the release of the newest Japanese expansion, <strong>Ninja Spinner<\/strong> (released March 13, 2026). While the set is packed with heavy hitters, one card has emerged as the undisputed &#8220;chase card&#8221; for collectors and players alike: <strong>Mega Greninja ex SAR<\/strong>.<br>}Whether you&#8217;re a hardcore collector or a competitive player, this card is currently the talk of the town in the Akihabara scene and across international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MEGA GRENINJA ex SAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/776365\"><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\/13114731\/image-103.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114731\/image-103.png 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114731\/image-103-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114731\/image-103-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114731\/image-103-282x206.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Market Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Value:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>~<\/strong>\u00a540,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected Buyback Price:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>~<\/strong>\u00a540,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices for Japanese singles move fast, often influenced by &#8220;flea market&#8221; apps and local shop buy-lists. Here is the current standing for the Mega Greninja ex SAR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Price Trajectory: The First 24 Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its debut yesterday, we\u2019ve seen some initial &#8220;launch day&#8221; volatility. The card opened strong at <strong>45,000 JPY<\/strong> for buy-lists but has settled slightly as more supply hits the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 13 (Release Day):<\/strong> Started at 45,000 JPY (Buy-list) \/ 41,999 JPY (Market).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 14 (Current):<\/strong> 40,000 JPY (Buy-list) \/ 38,900 JPY (Market).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This slight dip is a common &#8220;day-two&#8221; trend as the initial hype-buying cools and the weekend supply increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is this Card Skyrocketing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. The Global Icon: Greninja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greninja isn&#8217;t just a Pok\u00e9mon; it&#8217;s a pop-culture phenomenon. Since its debut in <em>Pok\u00e9mon X and Y<\/em>, it has dominated popularity polls, even taking the #1 spot in the &#8220;Pok\u00e9mon of the Year&#8221; 2020. For US fans, Greninja\u2019s legendary status was cemented through the anime as <strong>Ash-Greninja<\/strong> (Satoshi-Greninja). This new Mega Evolution form in the TCG taps directly into that nostalgia and &#8220;cool factor.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. The Breathtaking Art by Susumu Maeya<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The illustration is handled by the fan-favorite <strong>Susumu Maeya<\/strong>, the artist behind legendary cards like the <em>Marnie&#8217;s Morpeko<\/em> and <em>Lillie\u2019s Clefairy ex SAR<\/em>. This card features a dynamic, vibrant depiction of Mega Greninja that feels like it\u2019s leaping off the cardboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. The &#8220;Evolution Connection&#8221; Storyline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a move that rewards true collectors, the Mega Greninja ex SAR is part of a <strong>&#8220;Connecting Illustration&#8221;<\/strong> (often called a &#8220;Art Rare Set&#8221; or &#8220;Sequential Art&#8221;). If you line up the <strong>Froakie AR<\/strong>, <strong>Frogadier AR<\/strong>, and this <strong>Mega Greninja ex SAR<\/strong>, the backgrounds connect to tell a single visual story. This makes the SAR much harder to let go of once you have the set!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Competitive Viability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the art, this card is a beast on the table. With its &#8220;Fatal Shuriken&#8221; ability (which lets you snipe the bench for 60 damage) and high-output attacks, it\u2019s already seeing play in top-tier water-type decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mega Greninja ex SAR is the perfect storm of a high-tier Pok\u00e9mon, world-class art, and scarcity. If you&#8217;re looking to snag one from a Japanese proxy service, keep an eye on that 40,000 JPY mark\u2014it\u2019s the current &#8220;effortless chic&#8221; floor for this modern grail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Card Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Set<\/strong><\/td><td>Ninja Spinner (Japanese Expansion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>March 13, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rarity<\/strong><\/td><td>SAR (Special Art Rare)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Illustrator<\/strong><\/td><td>Susumu Maeya<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Card Number<\/strong><\/td><td>114\/083<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transaction history<\/strong> <strong>for \u201cMega Greninja ex SAR\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114741\/image-104.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114741\/image-104.png 748w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114741\/image-104-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13114741\/image-104-282x186.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collect with Confidence: The SNKRDUNK Guarantee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At SNKRDUNK, we don&#8217;t just facilitate trades; we protect them. 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While the set is packed with heavy hitters, one card has emerged as the undisputed &#8220;chase card&#8221; for collectors [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":507071,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-505718","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\/505718"}],"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\/71"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=505718"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":507280,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505718\/revisions\/507280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/507071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=505718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=505718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=505718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}