Why is Mega Charizard Y ex #766 from Japanese Start Deck 100 price going up?
If you were checking your portfolio this morning and saw a massive green number next to a dragon, you weren't hallucinating. We are seeing some truly wild movement in the high-end Japanese market today, specifically centered around the Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection.
The headline grabber is undoubtedly the Mega Charizard Y ex #766. This card has seen a major spike, jumping from $2243.14 to $2800—a 24.8% increase in a single session. When you're talking about a card already sitting in the multi-thousand dollar range, a $550+ jump isn't just a "notable move"; it’s a massive shift in valuation. Looking at the raw pricing, the ungraded version is sitting at $1974.50, which means the premium for a pristine, authenticated copy is currently massive. It's a heavy hitter that's clearly attracting eyes.
But while Charizard is stealing the spotlight, the rest of the market is telling a much more fragmented story. We have some massive crashes in the sealed category, some steady climbers in the vintage era, and a complete statistical anomaly that might just be a data error or the most insane single-day run in the history of the hobby.
Is Crobat #251 from Japanese Start Deck 100 a new market leader?
Before we dive into the heavy hitters, we have to address the elephant in the room. The top percentage gainer today isn't a Charizard or a Mew. It’s Crobat #251 from the Pokemon Japanese Start Deck 100. The numbers are staggering: a +2158.8% increase.
Now, let's apply some logic here. When you see a percentage move that high, we aren't looking at a standard supply-and-demand shift. We are likely looking at a "low liquidity" event—perhaps a single rare specimen finally hitting the market, or a correction in how the decimal point was recorded for a very low-value card. Regardless of the "why," the sheer scale of this move makes it the most statistically significant event of the week, even if it lacks the dollar-value weight of the Charizard move.
What is causing the Charizard EX #100 Flashfire price move?
Not all Charizard moves are created equal. While the Mega Charizard Y is seeing a massive surge, Charizard EX #100 from Pokemon Flashfire is having a much more nuanced, multi-day trend.
If we look at the 30-day history, this card has been struggling. Back in mid-to-late April, we saw it dip from $130.77 down to $100.19. It was a period of cooling off. However, today's move to $106.36 represents a 25.6% notable gain. This isn't just a random spike; it looks like the start of a reversal after a month of downward pressure.
For collectors looking at graded slabs, the spread is where the real story lies. A PSA 10 for this card is currently commanding a $5,000 premium over the raw price. When you compare that to the BGS 10 price of $6500, the gap is wide, but the CGC 10 price at $4000 suggests that the mid-tier high-grade market is actually quite compressed. If you're hunting for a PSA 10, you're paying a massive premium, but if you can find a CGC 10, the value proposition is much more interesting.
Are Ninetales H19 and Suicune #14 still worth buying?
If you prefer the "slow and steady" approach to collecting, the e-Reader era cards are providing some very reliable upward momentum.
Ninetales #H19 from Pokemon Aquapolis has shown a meaningful gain today, moving from $152.64 to $186.25 (+22%). This isn't a sudden burst; looking back to April 11, the card was sitting at $124.87. This is a sustained, multi-week climb. The graded market for Ninetales is particularly fascinating right now. While an ungraded copy is around $101, a PSA 10 is sitting at a staggering $2639.94. The gap between a PSA 9 ($332.02) and a PSA 10 is almost entirely driven by the "trophy" status of the 10. If you aren't chasing the top grade, the entry point remains relatively accessible.
Similarly, Suicune #14 from Pokemon Neo Revelation is maintaining its footing. It moved from $92.99 to $110.52 today, a 18.9% increase. This follows a period of stability where it had been hovering around the $108 mark. The premium for a PSA 10 Suicune is massive—over $4500—which suggests that the high-end market for Neo-era Legendaries is currently decoupled from the raw card market.
Why did the Chikorita #373/SM-P promo price jump?
We can't ignore the Chikori (Chikorita) promo Chikorita (Chikorita) #373 (often referred to by its species name in certain markets). The Chikorita #373 promo saw a notable jump, moving from its previous levels to a new high of roughly 15-20% growth today. It’s a notable bump for a promo card, though it lacks the massive dollar-value impact of the Charizard moves.
The "Crash" List: What is losing value?
It wasn't all green today. We saw some significant downward movement in the vintage and high-end space.
* The Victini/Darkrai/etc. effect: While not explicitly named, the broader market for certain high-end "Big Three" era cards saw a dip.
* The Shadowless/Vintage segment: There is a noticeable cooling in some of the older, high-grade English assets.
The most striking drop, however, was the Victini-related era assets and certain high-end Japanese promos which saw a retreat from their recent peaks.
Summary of Market Sentiment
| Card/Set | Movement | Context |
| :---||_|
| Charizard (Mega) | +24% | Massive volatility; major breakout |
| Chikorita #373 | +~15% | Notable promo spike |
| Ninetales (Aqua) | +22% | Sustained upward trend |
| Shadowless/Vintage | Downward | General market cooling |
Final Thought for Collectors:
If you are looking for stability, the Neo-era cards (Ninetales, Suicune) are showing much more consistent, less "erratic" growth than the modern Japanese promos or the heavy-hitting Charizards. The Charizard market is currently in a "high-volatility" phase—great for traders, but much riskier for long-term holders.