{"id":511258,"date":"2026-05-22T17:42:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=511258"},"modified":"2026-05-22T17:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:42:39","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\/22\/mega-darkrai-ex-sar-price-guide-is-this-abyss-eye-chase-card-worth-the-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"Mega Darkrai ex SAR Price Guide: Is This Abyss Eye Chase Card Worth the Hype?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Market Value &amp; Buyback Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/trading-cards\/826553\"><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\/22132012\/aa140a49-418a-4b9b-b8ca-e7d1b72d0307.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/22132012\/aa140a49-418a-4b9b-b8ca-e7d1b72d0307.webp 1000w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/22132012\/aa140a49-418a-4b9b-b8ca-e7d1b72d0307-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/22132012\/aa140a49-418a-4b9b-b8ca-e7d1b72d0307-768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/22132012\/aa140a49-418a-4b9b-b8ca-e7d1b72d0307-282x206.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(As of May 22, 2026 \/ All prices listed in JPY)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Near Mint (Condition A) \u2014 Estimated Market Price:<\/strong> \u00a585,000\u301c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Near Mint (Condition A) \u2014 Estimated Buyback Price:<\/strong> \u00a580,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PSA 10 (Gem Mint):<\/strong> <em>TBD<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Price Trend History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May 22, 2026 (Release Day)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Price (Condition A):<\/strong> \u00a585,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buyback Price (Condition A):<\/strong> \u00a580,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PSA 10:<\/strong> <em>TBD<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is Mega Darkrai ex SAR Commanding Such a Premium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A price tag hovering around <strong>\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<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Akira Egawa Magic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Special Illustration Rare&#8221; (SAR) rarity is already highly coveted for its full-art storytelling, but this card takes it to another level thanks to the legendary artist <strong>Akira Egawa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that name rings a bell, it\u2019s because she is the powerhouse behind iconic grails like the <em>Charizard ex SAR<\/em> from <em>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<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ultimate Embodiment of the &#8220;Abyss Eye&#8221; Aesthetic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This card doesn&#8217;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&#8217;s title, <em>Abyss Eye<\/em>. It\u2019s an absolute flex for any binder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. 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