Since their arrival in store a few days ago, new cards Mega hyper rare golden of Pokémon collecting card game Create the event … and frustration. The TCG Player platform, reference for market purchases and statistics, has opened more than 5,000 boosters in the new series Mega-evolution. Their observation is clear: “This means that these cards are almost impossible to obtain from your purchases of random packs.”
Concretely, the print rates are the lowest ever recorded in the history of the Pokémon JCC. The classic rare cards come out on average once every 9 pockets. Rare special cards: 1 in 101. But for news Hyper rare mega gold cardswe reach a rate of 1 of 1 260even 1 of 2,520 for the most coveted.
Mega Lucario Ex and Mega Guarder Ex: two almost inaccessible treasures
Two cards are at the heart of all discussions: Mega Lucario Ex And Mega Gardevoir exboth in hyper rare golden version. If the Pokémon Company wanted to signify their rarity, the message has passed. “‘Mega’ does not only refer to the mega-evolutions, it is also a clue that these cards are mega, mega rare.”
Immediate result: their value explodes on the secondary market. The card Mega Gardevoir ex in perfect condition is displayed at $ 1,200 on TCG Player, while a version Mega Lucario Ex “Slightly worn” already is around 600 dollars. The first real sales stabilize between $ 400 and 500but prices continue to climb. “The cards that have really been sold have been exchanged more around $ 400 to $ 500.”
It is still too early to find out at what price these cards will really stabilize, but speculation is well launched.
Extreme rarity, but more accessible prints on other cards
Fortunately, everything is not dark in this new set. If you are not only aiming for hyper rare mega versions, the mega-evolution series displays fairly positive draw rates overall. Fans looking for Special illustrations of Bulbizarre, Herbizarre or Mega-Florizarre will be more likely to obtain them in their boosters than those of the scarlet and purple era.
But you have to admit it: the two hyper rare mega are “perhaps the rarest cards we have seen in the recent history of JCC Pokémon”. And unless you have an incredible chance – or a well -filled wallet – they may remain a dream for the majority of players.