Start Deck 100 Returns After 3-Month Hiatus
The highly anticipated Start Deck 100 is finally being restocked this month. This marks the first restock since the initial release on December 19th last year—approximately three months ago. The restock quantity is estimated to be around 35% of the original release volume.
Current Market Pricing
In Japan, the current market price for an unopened Start Deck 100 set is approximately ¥2,200 (about $14 USD). One of the key reasons the market price has remained relatively stable since launch is that this set is susceptible to weight searching, which allows collectors to identify heavier packs that may contain rare cards.
Key Cards and Their Market Values
Let's take a look at the current market prices for the major chase cards included in this deck:
Mega Charizard Y ex (MUR)
- Near Mint Raw: ¥555,555 ($3,516 USD)
- PSA 10: ¥1,970,000 ($12,468 USD)
Pikachu SAR
- Near Mint Raw: ¥177,599 ($1,124 USD)
- PSA 10: ¥312,566 ($1,978 USD)
Lillie's Clefairy SAR
- Near Mint Raw: ¥105,000 ($664 USD)
- PSA 10: ¥183,000 ($1,158 USD)
Why Are These Prices So High?
The combination of the extended period without restocks and the extremely low pull rates for these cards has driven their market prices to astronomical levels. The scarcity of these special art rare cards, combined with high collector demand, has created a premium market.
What to Watch For
With this restock hitting the market, it will be interesting to monitor how prices respond. While the restock volume is relatively modest at 35% of the original release, any increase in supply could impact the secondary market values of these chase cards.
Stay tuned for updates on market trends and pricing as the restock becomes available!