Artifact decks get a lot of love in this set, but what excites me more is the opportunity to explore some new designs for Azorius commanders
Two possible solutions to this dilemma could be that Pokmon prints more cards so the cards lose value, making them cheaper, or we just stop buying from scalpers so they stop making money and they hopefully stop scalping the cards
Starting near MSRP at 5,500, prices grew steadily as collectors realized the Mew VMAX SA and Mew V SA artworks were Japanese-exclusive and increasingly difficult to find in sealed product: Sep 2021 : 5,500 (slightly above MSRP 4,950) Jan 2022 : 8,000 early adopter demand as Mew VMAX dominated competitive play Jun 2022 : 12,000 competitive demand absorbing sealed stock Jan 2023 : 18,000 collector interest in Mew V SA artwork grows Jun 2023 : 25,000 sealed supply visibly declining in Japanese market Jan 2024 : 32,000 international collector demand accelerating Jun 2024 : 38,000 approaching current levels Apr 2026 : 45,000 card rush buy price 40,000 implies ~45,000 market The appreciation trajectory from 5,500 to 45,000 represents an 8 price increase over 4.5 years
The normal version of this card has been on an upward swing as people discover its utility in and out of bounce decks, and it's likely we'll see this one break $200 once the meta is more established
These five are just scratching the surface of useful tools
It's moody, cinematic, and downright unforgettable
