{"id":510769,"date":"2026-05-16T15:09:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T07:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=510769"},"modified":"2026-05-16T15:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T07:11:23","slug":"pokemon-tcg-abyss-eyes-price-guide-top-pulls-market-trends-speculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/05\/16\/pokemon-tcg-abyss-eyes-price-guide-top-pulls-market-trends-speculation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon TCG Abyss Eyes Price Predictions &amp; Guide: Top Pulls, Market Trends &amp; Speculation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The editorial team at <strong>SNKRDUNK<\/strong> has analyzed the latest market trends to bring you our official projection and price guide for the upcoming Japanese Pok\u00e9mon TCG expansion, <strong>Abyss Eyes<\/strong>, releasing in Japan on <strong>May 22, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we break down the most anticipated chase cards, estimated buyback values, and the competitive\/collectible factors driving the hype for this set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is &#8220;Abyss Eyes&#8221;? Release Date &amp; Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Japanese Pok\u00e9mon TCG enters a thrilling new era with the introduction of the <em>Pok\u00e9mon Card Game MEGA<\/em> series. <strong>Abyss Eyes<\/strong> is highly anticipated because it introduces <strong>Mega Darkrai ex<\/strong>, a form that debuted in the <em>M-Dimension Rush<\/em> DLC for <em>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A<\/em>. Darkrai has historically been a massive hit among fans, with older variants like <em>Darkrai VSTAR<\/em> and <em>Darkrai GX<\/em> commanding enduring popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, during the live broadcast of the Pok\u00e9mon Card League (CL2026) in Aichi on May 10, the official reveal of <strong>Mega Chandelure ex SAR<\/strong> and <strong>Gwynn SAR<\/strong> sent shockwaves through the community, turning this set into an instant must-buy for both high-end collectors and competitive players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abyss Eyes Top Card Rankings &amp; Price Projections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Mega Darkrai ex (MUR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111331\/m5-046h2n3b.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111331\/m5-046h2n3b.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111331\/m5-046h2n3b-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111331\/m5-046h2n3b-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111331\/m5-046h2n3b-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 80,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 56,000 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> The <strong>MUR (Mega Ultra Rare)<\/strong> rarity features a breathtaking all-gold textured finish, infamous for its incredibly low pull rates. Historically, the ultimate cover-star Pok\u00e9mon of a generation receives the MUR slot. If this trend holds true for this set, <strong>Mega Darkrai ex<\/strong> is the definitive candidate. Given the sheer popularity of this Mythical Pok\u00e9mon combined with the scarcity of the gold finish, this card will easily be the ultimate grail of the set, commanding massive premiums on the secondary market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Mega Darkrai ex (SAR \/ Special Illustration Rare)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111341\/m5-046h2n3b-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111341\/m5-046h2n3b-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111341\/m5-046h2n3b-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111341\/m5-046h2n3b-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111341\/m5-046h2n3b-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 25,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 17,500 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Darkrai has always possessed a massive global cult following due to its dark, mysterious lore\u2014being the Pok\u00e9mon that brings nightmares on new moon nights. Its new Mega Evolution, introduced in the <em>M-Dimension Rush<\/em> storyline, shocked the community with its striking, eye-centric visual design. A <strong>Special Illustration Rare (SAR)<\/strong> printing will easily become a top chase card, combining high character demand with the legendary artwork tier that modern collectors live for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Mega Zeraora ex (SAR \/ Special Illustration Rare)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111350\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111350\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111350\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111350\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111350\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 20,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 14,000 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> After causing a stir among international fans when it was featured on the packaging of the upcoming English set <em>&#8220;Pitch Black,&#8221;<\/em> Mega Zeraora makes its debut in Japan as a <strong>Mega Evolution ex<\/strong>. Ever since its introduction in <em>Pok\u00e9mon Ultra Sun &amp; Ultra Moon<\/em>, Zeraora has held a top-tier status among fan-favorite Mythical Pok\u00e9mon. If its newly augmented Mega form is rendered in a gorgeous SAR art style, it will completely captivate collectors, driving a significant price surge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Mega Chandelure ex (SAR) [113\/080]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/819812\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111406\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111406\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111406\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111406\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111406\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 15,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 10,500 JPY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Chandelure\u2019s spooky yet elegant chandelier aesthetic has earned it an incredibly loyal fanbase. Now that it has officially gained a Mega Evolution in <em>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A<\/em>, the hype has reached a fever pitch. This confirmed SAR card showcases its stunningly opulent, transformed state. The sheer visual appeal and intricate background details make it an absolute magnet for aesthetic-focused collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Misty&#8217;s Vitality (SAR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111428\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111428\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111428\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111428\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111428\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 12,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 8,400 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Misty (<em>Kasumi<\/em>), the iconic Kanto Gym Leader fondly remembered from the classic anime alongside Ash (<em>Satoshi<\/em>), returns to the spotlight. Known as <strong>&#8220;The Tomboyish Mermaid&#8221;<\/strong> at her Cerulean Gym, her energetic personality shines in this new card. Historically, Misty cards like <em>Misty&#8217;s Favor<\/em> and <em>Misty&#8217;s Determination<\/em> maintain premium prices years after release. An SAR variant of her new card will trigger immediate demand from nostalgic 90s collectors and investors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Gwynn (SAR) [117\/080]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/819813\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111451\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111451\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111451\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111451\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111451\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 10,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 7,000 JPY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Gwynn (<em>Muku<\/em>) is the quiet Ghost-type specialist and a top ranker in the nighttime <strong>Z-A Royale<\/strong> in Lumiose City (<em>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A<\/em>). This highly anticipated SAR is illustrated by none other than <strong>Naoki Saito<\/strong>, the legendary artist behind some of the most expensive and iconic full-art cards in TCG history. Featuring her childhood partner, Litwick (<em>Hitomoshi<\/em>), glowing in the background, Saito\u2019s signature vibrant style practically guarantees this card will be a massive financial winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Gladion&#8217;s Decisive Battle (SAR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111458\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111458\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111458\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111458\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111458\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 5,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 3,500 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> The edgy, fiercely protective older brother of Lillie (<em>Lilie<\/em>) from <em>Pok\u00e9mon Sun &amp; Moon<\/em> remains one of the most popular male characters in the franchise. Given that a PSA 10 copy of the older <em>Gladion SR<\/em> trades for well over 30,000 JPY today, his first-ever SAR is expected to see a strong, steady market performance fueled by a dedicated collector fanbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Morpeko ex (SAR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111514\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111514\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111514\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111514\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111514\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 4,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 3,150 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Marnie&#8217;s (<em>Marnie<\/em>) beloved partner, Morpeko, enters the ex era. Fans are obsessed with its unique dual-nature gimmick, shifting between <strong>Full Belly Mode<\/strong> and <strong>Hangry Mode<\/strong> depending on its appetite. If its first SAR utilizes the card&#8217;s entire canvas to depict its chaotic, hangry rampage in a high-octane art style, it will be a major hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Lurantis ex (SAR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111520\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111520\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111520\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111520\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111520\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 4,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 2,800 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Debuting in <em>Pok\u00e9mon Sun &amp; Moon<\/em>, this orchid-mantis inspired Pok\u00e9mon boasts a massive fanbase due to its gorgeous pink palette. Lurantis has rarely received high-rarity full-arts in the past, meaning this SAR fulfills a long-awaited demand for collectors looking for a beautiful display piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Mega Excadrill ex (SAR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111528\/c5699a2d-5a9b-41c2-9899-73f07fa10f1d.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111528\/c5699a2d-5a9b-41c2-9899-73f07fa10f1d.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111528\/c5699a2d-5a9b-41c2-9899-73f07fa10f1d-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111528\/c5699a2d-5a9b-41c2-9899-73f07fa10f1d-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111528\/c5699a2d-5a9b-41c2-9899-73f07fa10f1d-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 3,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 2,450 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Excadrill, the powerhouse from <em>Pok\u00e9mon Black &amp; White<\/em>, gets a formidable upgrade via Mega Evolution in <em>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A<\/em>. Known for its ability to bore through solid steel, its amplified drill-horns and claws look incredibly imposing. An SAR print will likely highlight its heavy-armored, dynamic mechanical design, appealing directly to fans of intense, monster-style artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Misty&#8217;s Vitality (SR \/ Ultra Rare)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111559\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111559\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111559\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111559\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111559\/3fe4732c-76f1-427b-bc44-4ebff1ab3ccd-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 3,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 2,450 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> This card&#8217;s effect allows players to search their deck for up to 4 Basic Water Energy cards and attach them to one Pok\u00e9mon, with the massive caveat of immediately ending their turn. Despite the drawback, its perfect synergy with cards like <strong>Wailord ex<\/strong> has sparked serious discussion among competitive players. Expect the full-art SR to see high demand from players looking to max out the rarity of their tournament decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Wailord ex (SAR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111612\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111612\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111612\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111612\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111612\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 2,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 1,750 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> True to its classification as the Float Whale Pok\u00e9mon, Wailord boasts a staggering length of <strong>47 feet 7 inches (14.5 meters)<\/strong>. It is a certified fan-favorite, with older cards like <em>Magikarp &amp; Wailord GX (Alternate Art)<\/em> still actively trading at high prices. This SAR is expected to emphasize its colossal scale, giving it high casual collector appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Mega Zeraora ex (SR \/ Ultra Rare)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111636\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111636\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111636\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111636\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111636\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 1,050 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> In its newly revealed Mega form, Zeraora&#8217;s vivid yellow fur shifts to a dark, menacing shade as it crackles with blue lightning. Modern Mega Evolution ex cards in the SR tier typically feature both the base and evolved forms within the full-art frame, offering double the visual value for collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Gwynn (SR \/ Ultra Rare)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111643\/61bac1a2-b88a-4657-a3a1-379ad5acffe3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111643\/61bac1a2-b88a-4657-a3a1-379ad5acffe3.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111643\/61bac1a2-b88a-4657-a3a1-379ad5acffe3-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111643\/61bac1a2-b88a-4657-a3a1-379ad5acffe3-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111643\/61bac1a2-b88a-4657-a3a1-379ad5acffe3-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 1,050 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Gwynn\u2019s character design\u2014wearing a stark black dress layered under martial arts training robes, topped with a Chandelure-inspired headpiece\u2014creates a wonderfully charming, unconventional look. Running a dojo alongside her hot-headed brother, Ivor (<em>Shiro<\/em>, Leader of the <strong>Fist of Justice<\/strong>), her quiet-yet-passionate &#8220;gap-moe&#8221; personality has won over gamers. Expect her SR to showcase her striking the iconic Fist of Justice battle pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Mega Darkrai ex (SR \/ Ultra Rare)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111658\/m5-046h2n3b-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111658\/m5-046h2n3b-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111658\/m5-046h2n3b-2-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111658\/m5-046h2n3b-2-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111658\/m5-046h2n3b-2-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 1,050 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> As the undeniable mascot of the set, Mega Darkrai ex features a devastating attack that instantly Knocks Out any status-conditioned opposing Pok\u00e9mon. Because of this competitive viability, the clean full-art SR version will be a heavily sought-after piece for players blinging out their tournament lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Gladion&#8217;s Decisive Battle (SR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16111703\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111703\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111703\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111703\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16111703\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-076-of-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,500 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 1,050 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Marking Gladion\u2019s first TCG appearance in nine long years since the <em>Crimson Invasion<\/em> expansion, full-art hype is exceptionally high. On the competitive side, this card boasts fantastic synergy with the newly revealed <strong>&#8220;Out of Pocket&#8221;<\/strong> attack archetype and existing <strong>Festival Lead<\/strong> (<em>Omaturi Ondo<\/em>) decks, making it a highly liquid card on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Mega Chandelure ex (SR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16112027\/9a0899a3-34f3-40cf-ac0c-c2c57763a9f4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112027\/9a0899a3-34f3-40cf-ac0c-c2c57763a9f4.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112027\/9a0899a3-34f3-40cf-ac0c-c2c57763a9f4-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112027\/9a0899a3-34f3-40cf-ac0c-c2c57763a9f4-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112027\/9a0899a3-34f3-40cf-ac0c-c2c57763a9f4-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 700 JPY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Its <strong>&#8220;Binding Flames&#8221;<\/strong> ability increases the opponent&#8217;s Active Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s retreat cost while systematically scaling up its own damage output. When paired with <em>Lillie&#8217;s Clefairy ex<\/em> (which changes Dragon-type weaknesses to Psychic), it can one-shot the current meta-juggernaut, <em>Dragapult ex<\/em>. If this deck places well at upcoming regional tournaments, this card will see a rapid spike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Lurantis ex (SR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16112037\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112037\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-1-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112037\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-1-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112037\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-1-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112037\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-1-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 700 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Its attack, <strong>&#8220;Lively Cutter,&#8221;<\/strong> scales in damage if Lurantis has been healed during the turn. Players are already theorycrafting its pairing with <em>Hydrapple ex<\/em>, which currently dominates the competitive metagame. Given its highly affordable entry price, expect massive volume buys from competitive players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Morpeko ex (SR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16112048\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112048\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112048\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112048\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112048\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 700 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Focusing heavily on Morpeko&#8217;s unique biology\u2014where extreme hunger throws off its hormone balance and alters its form\u2014the SR card is heavily rumored to feature its &#8220;Hangry Mode.&#8221; The stark contrast between its inherently cute physique and furious expression is a goldmine for character collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Wailord ex (SR)<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16112107\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112107\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112107\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112107\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16112107\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 1,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNKRDUNK Market Price:<\/strong> TBD (Post-Launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 700 JPY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: This is a speculative insert predicted by our editorial team. The image shown features an alternate rarity.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market &amp; Investment Analysis:<\/strong> Its attack, <strong>&#8220;Falling Down,&#8221;<\/strong> swings for a massive 270 damage but forces Wailord into the Asleep status while demanding heavy energy requirements. This major downside can be fully circumvented using <em>Misty&#8217;s Vitality<\/em> or <em>Bubble Water Energy<\/em> from the previous <em>Ninja Spinner<\/em> expansion. This card has all the makings of a rogue deck staple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Illustration Rare (SAR) Projections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mega Chandelure ex SAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/819812\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133737\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133737\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133737\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133737\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133737\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-002-ot-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 15,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 10,500 JPY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gwynn SAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/819813\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133758\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133758\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133758\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133758\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16133758\/pkmn-tcg-2026-0511-001-ot-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> 10,000 JPY ~<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price:<\/strong> 7,000 JPY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Double Rare (RR) Projections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lurantis ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134449\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-2-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134449\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-2-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134449\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-2-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134449\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-2-1-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134449\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-004-of-2-1-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 100 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wailord ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134453\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134453\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134453\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-2-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134453\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-2-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134453\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-015-of-2-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 80 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mega Zeraora ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134459\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134459\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134459\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-2-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134459\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-2-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134459\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-026-of-2-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 500 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mega Chandelure ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134505\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-036-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134505\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-036-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134505\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-036-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134505\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-036-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134505\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-036-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 300 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rampardos ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134510\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-043-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134510\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-043-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134510\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-043-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134510\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-043-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134510\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-043-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 100 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mega Darkrai ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134515\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-046-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134515\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-046-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134515\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-046-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134515\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-046-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134515\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-046-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 500 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morpeko ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134521\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134521\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134521\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-2-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134521\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-2-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134521\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-053-of-2-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 200 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mega Excadrill ex RR<\/strong><\/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\/05\/16134525\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-063-of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134525\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-063-of.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134525\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-063-of-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134525\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-063-of-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/16134525\/pkmn-tcg-2025-05-15-063-of-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated Market Price: 300 JPY ~ <br>Estimated Card-Shop Buyback Price: \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" 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