{"id":511258,"date":"2026-05-25T15:03:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=511258"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T09:36:14","slug":"mega-darkrai-ex-sar-price-guide-is-this-abyss-eye-chase-card-worth-the-hype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/05\/25\/mega-darkrai-ex-sar-price-guide-is-this-abyss-eye-chase-card-worth-the-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"[Pok\u00e9mon TCG] Mega Darkrai ex SAR Price Guide: Is This Abyss Eye Chase Card Worth the Hype?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Current Market Value & Buyback Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Category<\/strong><\/td>Market Value (Near Mint \/ Grade A)<\/strong><\/td>PSA 10 Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Average Market Price<\/strong><\/td>\u00a580,000 JPY~<\/td>\u00a5-<\/td><\/tr>
Card Shop Buylist Price<\/strong><\/td>\u00a580,000 JPY~<\/td>\u00a5-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Card Shop Buylist Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>Condition A (Raw)<\/strong><\/td>PSA 10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
May 22, 2026 (Launch Day)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a580,000 JPY<\/td>\u00a5-<\/td><\/tr>
May 24, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\u00a585,000 JPY<\/td>\u00a5-<\/td><\/tr>
May 25, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\u00a580,000 JPY<\/td>\u00a5-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Price History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>Condition A<\/strong><\/td>PSA 10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
May 22, 2026 (Launch Day)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a58,5000 JPY<\/td>\u2014 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
May 23, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\u00a585,000 JPY<\/td>\u2014 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
May 24, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\u00a58,0000 JPY<\/td>\u2014 JPY<\/td><\/tr>
May 25, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\u00a572,000 JPY<\/td>\u2014 JPY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Why is Mega Darkrai ex SAR Commanding Such a Premium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A price tag hovering around \u00a585,000<\/strong> right out of the gate is nothing to sneeze at. Why is the community willing to drop serious cash on this card? Here is why this specific masterpiece is soaring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Akira Egawa Magic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The “Special Illustration Rare” (SAR) rarity is already highly coveted for its full-art storytelling, but this card takes it to another level thanks to the legendary artist Akira Egawa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that name rings a bell, it\u2019s because she is the powerhouse behind iconic grails like the Charizard ex SAR<\/em> from Ruler of the Black Flame<\/em>. Egawa\u2019s signature style perfectly balances ethereal beauty with a dark, sinister edge. Her rendition of Mega Darkrai captures a beautifully chaotic nightmare that has collectors completely captivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ultimate Embodiment of the “Abyss Eye” Aesthetic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This card doesn’t just feature Mega Darkrai; it completely encapsulates the vibe of the entire expansion. With a swirling vortex of pitch-black darkness resembling a cosmic black hole pulling you into the frame, the jaw-dropping artistry perfectly visualizes the set’s title, Abyss Eye<\/em>. It\u2019s an absolute flex for any binder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scarcity is driving the hype. Brutal SAR pull rates combined with tight booster box allocation in Japan have made Mega Darkrai ex SAR the undisputed crown jewel of the set. With supply capped and demand sky-high, expect high market volatility\u2014keep a close eye on this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Market Trend Chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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