{"id":514402,"date":"2026-07-31T17:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=514402"},"modified":"2026-08-18T10:58:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T02:58:53","slug":"pokemon-tcg-storm-esmeralda-price-guide-pull-rates-top-card-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/07\/31\/pokemon-tcg-storm-esmeralda-price-guide-pull-rates-top-card-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"[Pok\u00e9mon TCG] “Storm Emeralda” Launch Day Price Guide: Top 20 Hits & Release Day Market Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pok\u00e9mon TCG “Storm Emeralda” Release Day Price Guide & Top 20 Chase Card Rankings (Released July 31, 2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“Storm Emeralda” Top 20 Hit Card Rankings (Launch Day: July 31)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rank<\/strong><\/td>Card Name<\/strong><\/td>Market Price (\u00a5)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (\u00a5)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/strong><\/td>Mega Rayquaza ex (MUR) [113\/076]<\/td>\u00a5300,000~<\/td>\u00a5300,000<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/strong><\/td>Mega Rayquaza ex (SAR) [110\/076]<\/td>\u00a5140,000~<\/td>\u00a5100,000<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/strong><\/td>Raikou ex (SAR) [108\/076]<\/sup><\/td>\u00a517,000~<\/td>\u00a59,000<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/strong><\/td>Zinnia’s Trust (SAR) [112\/076]<\/td>\u00a510,000~<\/td>\u00a53,000<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/strong><\/td>Mega Rayquaza ex (SR) [095\/076]<\/td>\u00a58,000~<\/td>\u00a56,000<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/strong><\/td>Mega Golisopod ex (SAR) [107\/076]<\/td>\u00a54,500~<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/strong><\/td>Mega Golurk ex (SAR) [109\/076]<\/sup><\/td>\u00a53,000~<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/strong><\/td>Kyogre (AR) [080\/076]<\/td>\u00a52,800~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/strong><\/td>Groudon (AR) [084\/076]<\/sup><\/td>\u00a52,800~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/strong><\/td>Zinnia’s Trust (SR) [102\/076]<\/td>\u00a52,400~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/strong><\/td>Kecleon (AR) [088\/076]<\/td>\u00a52,200~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/strong><\/td>Tate & Liza’s Training (SR) [103\/076]<\/td>\u00a52,000~<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/strong><\/td>Talonflame ex (SR) [096\/076]<\/td>\u00a51,500~<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/strong><\/td>Aarune (SAR) [111\/076]<\/td>\u00a51,200~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/strong><\/td>Growlithe (AR) [078\/076]<\/td>\u00a51,100~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/strong><\/td>Raikou ex (SR) [092\/076]<\/td>\u00a51,100~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/strong><\/td>Altaria (AR) [087\/076]<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/strong><\/td>Mega Rayquaza ex (RR) [058\/076]<\/td>\u00a5900~<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/strong><\/td>Azurill (AR) [086\/076]<\/td>\u00a5900~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/strong><\/td>Mega Golisopod ex (SR) [089\/076]<\/td>\u00a5800~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Top Hit Cards & Initial Price Trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Rayquaza ex (MUR) [113\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5300,000~<\/td>\u00a5322,222~<\/td>\u00a5300,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5300,000<\/td>\u00a5300,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) features an ultra-luxurious all-gold etched finish exclusive to the Pok\u00e9mon Card Game MEGA<\/em> era. Featuring Mega Rayquaza facing forward with its iconic Delta crest brightly highlighted, fans have immediately embraced this card as a mega-grail. Thanks to its impossibly low pull rate and legendary mascot status, it opened strong at \u00a5300,000<\/strong> on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mega Rayquaza ex (SAR) [110\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5140,000~<\/td>\u00a5110,000~<\/td>\u00a5100,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5140,000<\/td>\u00a5140,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Depicting Mega Rayquaza roaring with emerald-glowing scales and atmospheric particle effects, full-art Rayquazas have historically appreciated extremely well over time. Collectors and investors alike consider this a centerpiece card, establishing its initial launch market value at \u00a5140,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raikou ex (SAR) [108\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a517,000~<\/td>\u00a58,999~<\/td>\u00a59,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a517,000<\/td>\u00a517,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> As part of Johto’s legendary beast trio alongside Entei and Suicune, Raikou enjoys immense Gen 2 nostalgia. This SAR captures the fierce, tiger-like legendary in a dynamic, storm-filled environment, driving high initial demand at \u00a517,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zinnia’s Trust (SAR) [112\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a510,000~<\/td>\u00a57,000~<\/td>\u00a53,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a510,000<\/td>\u00a510,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Zinnia is intimately tied to Rayquaza’s lore in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire<\/em>. Following the massive success of previous cards like Blue Sky Stream’s<\/em> “Zinnia’s Resolve,” this SAR iteration debuts strong at \u00a510,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mega Rayquaza ex (SR) [095\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a58,000~<\/td>\u00a55,500~<\/td>\u00a56,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a58,000<\/td>\u00a58,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Super Rares in this era display a dual-art layout showing both the Mega-Evolved form and its base form in the background. While easier to pull than the SAR, Rayquaza’s sheer star power keeps this SR well above typical SR price baselines at \u00a58,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mega Golisopod ex (SAR) [107\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a54,500~<\/td>\u00a51,900~<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a54,500<\/td>\u00a54,500<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Golisopod’s brand-new Steel-type Mega Evolution from Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension<\/em> gains extra limbs and a far more intimidating presence. The menacing artwork has pushed its opening value to \u00a54,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mega Golurk ex (SAR) [109\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a53,000~<\/td>\u00a52,000~<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a53,000<\/td>\u00a53,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Showcasing Golurk unsealing the chest lock to unleash vast mechanical energy, this mecha-inspired artwork appeals heavily to both players and niche art collectors, debuting at \u00a53,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kyogre (AR) [080\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,800~<\/td>\u00a51,500~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,800<\/td>\u00a52,800<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Marking Kyogre’s very first “AR” (Art Rare) printing, the majestic killer-whale-inspired legendary swims through a breathtaking underwater scene. Highly demanded by Hoenn fans, it opens at \u00a52,800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Groudon (AR) [084\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,800~<\/td>\u00a51,540~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,800<\/td>\u00a52,800<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Set against an explosive magma background reminiscent of the set’s “Legendary Lava Cave” stadium, Groudon’s fierce presence commands a strong \u00a52,800<\/strong> launch market value, mirroring Kyogre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zinnia’s Trust (SR) [102\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,400~<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,400<\/td>\u00a52,400<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Marking Zinnia’s first card printing in 5 years, this full-art Supporter SR offers an accessible alternative to her SAR, trading around \u00a52,400<\/strong> on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kecleon (AR) [088\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,200~<\/td>\u00a52,000~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,200<\/td>\u00a52,200<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Depicting Kecleon camouflaging within a vibrant, colorful forest background, this clever illustration highlighting its signature ability has made it a sleeper hit among Art Rare collectors at \u00a52,200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tate & Liza’s Training (SR) [103\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,000~<\/td>\u00a51,799~<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,000<\/td>\u00a52,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Featuring Mossdeep Gym’s twin Leaders in an energetic combat stance, this full-art Supporter captures their youthful charm, opening at \u00a52,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Talonflame ex (SR) [096\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,500~<\/td>\u00a51,199~<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,500<\/td>\u00a51,500<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Highly discussed by competitive players for its bench-acceleration Ability paired with Colorless Mega Evolution ex Pok\u00e9mon. Its dynamic artwork opens at \u00a51,500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aarune (SAR) [111\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,200~<\/td>\u00a52,000~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,200<\/td>\u00a51,200<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> The beloved Super-Secret Base expert from ORAS<\/em> appears in a cute, pop-art SAR style. Synergizes competitively with Ethan’s Typhlosion<\/em> decks, giving it player appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growlithe (AR) [078\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,100~<\/td>\u00a51,100~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,100<\/td>\u00a51,100<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Showing Growlithe faithfully waiting by the doorway for its Trainer’s return, this wholesome and heartwarming artwork has made it an instant fan favorite at \u00a51,100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raikou ex (SR) [092\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,100~<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,100<\/td>\u00a51,100<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Featuring its “Covered in Lightning” attack usable on turn one going first, competitive players aiming to max-bling their decks are picking up this SR at \u00a51,100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Altaria (AR) [087\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,000<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Capturing Altaria\u2019s cloud-like wings in a serene, dreamlike sky aesthetic, dragon-type fans are snatching this Art Rare up at \u00a51,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mega Rayquaza ex (RR) [058\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5900~<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5900<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> As the cornerstone mascot card of the expansion with Energy-acceleration and uncapped damage potential, this double rare commands a premium \u00a5900<\/strong> price compared to standard \u00a5100 RRs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azurill (AR) [086\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5900~<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5900<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Bouncing cheerfully on its round tail, this cute artwork highlighting Azurill’s playful nature opens at \u00a5900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mega Golisopod ex (SR) [089\/076]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td>SNKRDUNK Price<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5800~<\/td>\u00a51,000~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Initial Price<\/strong><\/td>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5800<\/td>\u00a5800<\/td>0.0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Market Insights:<\/strong> Boasting a low-energy 220 damage “Finish Off” attack, budget-conscious competitive players upgrading their rarity are keeping this SR at \u00a5800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Storm Emeralda” Top Common & Uncommon Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the Pok\u00e9mon TCG secondary market, cards with high competitive utility or immense popularity among players often command higher market prices than standard bulk cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major attention is centered around Azurill (C)<\/strong>, which possesses the “Bouncy Charge” attack capable of attaching both Special Energy and Basic Energy straight from the deck to your Pok\u00e9mon. Another massive talking point is the new Stadium card Legendary Lava Cave (U)<\/strong>\u2014while it carries the condition of playing two copies at once, it completely shuts down the Abilities of all Evolution Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Aarune (U)<\/strong> has gathered strong competitive interest due to its outstanding synergy with Ethan’s Typhlosion<\/em> deck builds, alongside Custom Vest (U)<\/strong>, a powerful Tool card that reduces attack damage taken from opposing Mega Evolution ex Pok\u00e9mon by -60.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since their market values could skyrocket depending on their tournament performance moving forward, be sure to keep a close watch on their prices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azurill (C)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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General Market Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5100~<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Legendary Lava Cave (U)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5300~<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Aarune (U)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5120~<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Custom Vest (U)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5100~<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Storm Emeralda” Booster Box Market & Secondary Price Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sealed Booster Box (With Shrink-Wrap)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n \"Pokemon\n <\/div>\n
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Pokemon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack “Storm Emeralda” Box\n<\/div>\n
\u00a526,500~\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Box Condition \/ Item<\/strong><\/td>Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Sealed Booster Box (With Shrink-Wrap)<\/strong><\/td>\u00a524,000<\/td>\u00a525,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Unsealed Booster Box (No Shrink-Wrap)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \"[No\n <\/div>\n
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[No shrink] Pokemon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack “Storm Emeralda” Box\n<\/div>\n
\u00a522,000~\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Box Condition \/ Item<\/strong><\/td>Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Unsealed Booster Box (No Shrink-Wrap)<\/strong><\/td>16,000 JPY~<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Should You Buy “Storm Emeralda”? Why It’s a Must-Have Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \"Pokemon\n <\/div>\n
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Pokemon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack “Storm Emeralda” Box\n<\/div>\n
\u00a533,900~\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Pok\u00e9mon TCG expansion pack “Storm Emeralda”<\/strong> officially launched on Friday, July 31, 2026<\/strong>. This set marks the long-awaited return of Mega Rayquaza<\/strong> to the TCG\u2014a legendary form that has maintained overwhelming popularity ever since its original debut in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Hoenn region’s flagship Legendary dragon, Rayquaza has seen numerous card printings over the years, each earning dedicated support from fans and collectors. Unsurprisingly, this new expansion pass is generating massive hype across the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically, iconic Rayquaza cards like Rayquaza V (Alternate Art)<\/strong> and M Rayquaza EX (SR 1st Edition)<\/strong> command secondary market prices well in excess of 100,000 JPY<\/strong> due to their immense popularity. Considering how special illustration cards featuring Rayquaza consistently explode in market value, “Storm Esmeralda” is an absolute must-buy set for any collector, opener, or investor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Complete Price & Buyback Rates by Rarity (MUR, SAR, SR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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MUR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Rayquaza ex [MUR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5300,000~<\/td>\u00a5300,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SAR <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Rayquaza ex [SAR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5140,000~<\/td>\u00a5100,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Raikou ex [SAR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a517,000~<\/td>\u00a59,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zinnia’s Trust [SAR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a510,000~<\/td>\u00a53,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Golisopod ex [SAR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a54,500~<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Golurk ex [SAR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a53,000~<\/td>\u00a51,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Aarune [SAR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,200~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Rayquaza ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a58,000~<\/td>\u00a56,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zinnia’s Trust [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,400~<\/td>\u00a5900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tate & Liza’s Training [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a52,000~<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Talonflame ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,500~<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Raikou ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a51,100~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Golisopod ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5800~<\/td>\u00a5400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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MC’s Hype [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5800~<\/td>\u00a5300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Golurk ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5700~<\/td>\u00a5300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mega Malamar ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5700~<\/td>\u00a5300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Aarune [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5700~<\/td>\u00a5300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Heat Rotom ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5600~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wishiwashi ex [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5600~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Adventure Lantern [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5500~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Glow Grass Energy [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5400~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pok\u00e9mon Catcher [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5400~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Custom Vest [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5400~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nitro Fire Energy [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5300~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bubble Water Energy [SR]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
General Market Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td>Shop Buyback Price (JPY)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
\u00a5300~<\/td>\u00a5100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Product Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/strong><\/td>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Product Name<\/strong><\/td>Pok\u00e9mon TCG MEGA Expansion Pack “Storm Emeralda”<\/td><\/tr>
Release Date<\/strong><\/td>Friday, July 31, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Booster Pack Price<\/strong><\/td>\u00a5200(tax included) per pack (5 cards)<\/td><\/tr>
Booster Box Price<\/strong><\/td>\u00a56,000(tax included) per box (30 packs)<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/strong><\/td>Pok\u00e9mon TCG Official “Trainers Web” Website<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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