Japanese Mega Zeraora ex SAR 112/081 Price: Raw -20.5% in 3 Weeks
Roughly nine weeks after Abyss Eye (M5) launched in Japan, the Mega Zeraora ex SAR (112/081) has become the card that puts our pages in front of more Google searchers than any other — and its raw market price has fallen every step of the way. Our daily tracking shows the Near Mint TCGplayer market price sliding from US$46.60 to US$37.04 in 21 days, a 20.5% drop without a single up-day. This report puts our search data, our store data and our price tracking side by side so you can decide whether that divergence is an opportunity or a warning.
A note on how we report: we combine two lenses — demand signals from our own properties (what collectors search for and which listings they open) and market-wide prices we track daily. One shop’s data alone can mislead; together they give a more reliable picture. Every figure below carries its own window and source, and where our sample is thin we say so rather than round it away.
Prices as tracked on July 28, 2026.
What is Mega Zeraora ex SAR 112/081?
Abyss Eye (M5) is a Japanese MEGA Expansion Pack that went on sale in Japan on May 22, 2026 [1]. Mega Darkrai ex is the set’s headline card, and we cover it in a separate price report. Mega Zeraora ex is the set’s other Mega — and it occupies a very different place in the market: where the Darkrai SAR trades in the low US$300s, the Zeraora SAR sits under US$40.
Card profile
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Card | Mega Zeraora ex |
| Number / Rarity | 112/081 · SAR (Special Art Rare) |
| Set | Abyss Eye — M5 (Japanese) |
| Release | May 22, 2026 (Japan) |
| Lower-cost print of the same card | Mega Zeraora ex SR 096/081 |
That last row matters more than it looks. Modern Japanese sets usually print a chase Pokémon at several rarities, and here the gap is wide: the SAR and the SR are the same Pokémon at roughly a 4× price difference. We come back to that under Where it sits in M5.
Price trend: −20.5% in 21 days, with no up-days
We track this exact card daily — the Japanese printing, Near Mint, using TCGplayer market price as the reference. Our series for this card begins on July 7, 2026, so we cannot show the full curve back to the May 22 release; what follows is the 21-day window we actually hold.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 7 | $46.60 |
| Jul 10 | $43.11 |
| Jul 13 | $40.92 |
| Jul 16 | $39.44 |
| Jul 19 | $38.52 |
| Jul 22 | $38.21 |
| Jul 25 | $37.04 |
| Jul 28 | $37.04 |
Two things stand out. First, the decline is monotonic: across the 21 days in our series, not one day closed higher than the day before. A slide with no interruption at all is a steadier shape than a demand shock usually produces, though with a single 21-day series we can only describe it, not explain it. Second, the slide appears to have stopped: the price has held at US$37.04 for the last four days in our series (July 25–28). Four days is not a trend, but it is the first flat stretch we have recorded on this card.
For context on what a post-launch correction looks like on the set’s top card, our Darkrai report tracked a 41% fall from its May peak over a comparable stage of the cycle. Falling prices after a Japanese set launch are the norm, not the exception — supply keeps arriving from booster boxes for months.
The gap: 1,454 search impressions, 11 listing views
This is the part of the picture we can see and most price aggregators cannot. Over the eleven days from July 15 to July 25, 2026, Google Search Console recorded 1,454 impressions for Zeraora-related queries where one of our pages appeared in results. Over the same eleven days, our Mega Zeraora ex SAR listing page was opened 11 times.
Those two numbers measure different things and we do not want to overstate the comparison: the impression count covers any page on our domain surfacing for any Zeraora query, while the view count is one specific listing — the Near Mint SAR. They are not a funnel with a clean conversion rate. What the pair does show is the scale difference between how often people are looking for this card and how often they reach a page about it.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 15 | 78 |
| Jul 16 | 93 |
| Jul 17 | 211 |
| Jul 18 | 185 |
| Jul 19 | 149 |
| Jul 20 | 121 |
| Jul 21 | 130 |
| Jul 22 | 133 |
| Jul 23 | 122 |
| Jul 24 | 123 |
| Jul 25 | 109 |
The single query mega zeraora ex accounted for 990 of those impressions — the highest-impression query on our entire domain for the period, ahead of mega darkrai ex at 577. It produced zero clicks, at an average position of 31.5. In plain terms: a lot of people are searching for this card, our pages are being shown to them on page three or four of the results, and essentially nobody is getting through.
Our listing views tell the matching story from the other side — steady, small, and unrelated to the search volume:
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 14 | 6 |
| Jun 21 | 16 |
| Jun 28 | 17 |
| Jul 5 | 7 |
| Jul 12 | 4 |
| Jul 19 | 9 |
| Jul 26* | 4 |
Sixty-three views between June 14 and July 27, peaking in late June and easing since. Sales have happened but they are sparse and, notably, they have not been on the Near Mint SAR: two Lightly Played SAR copies sold in late June 2026, and the cheaper SR 096/081 print has sold twice since the start of June, most recently on July 25. Collectors are engaging with this card at the lower-priced entry points while the Near Mint SAR sits and gets looked at. That is a reasonable thing for buyers to do in a falling market, and it is worth saying plainly rather than dressing up.
Where it sits in Abyss Eye M5
Judging whether US$37 is “cheap” for this card is easier with the rest of the set on screen. Here is where the chase cards stood in our tracking on July 28, 2026:
Abyss Eye (M5) chase cards — TCGplayer market price, Near Mint, Japanese, July 28, 2026
| Card | Number · Rarity | Market price | PSA 10 median | PSA 10 tracked sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Darkrai ex | 118/081 · MUR | US$479.75 | US$1,550.00 | 15 |
| Mega Darkrai ex | 114/081 · SAR | US$301.95 | US$680.00 | 88 |
| Morpeko ex | 115/081 · SAR | US$52.86 | — | — |
| Gwynn | 117/081 · SAR | US$46.13 | US$550.00 | 1 |
| Mega Zeraora ex | 112/081 · SAR | US$37.04 | US$444.50 | 2 |
| Mega Chandelure ex | 113/081 · SAR | US$27.13 | — | — |
| Gladion’s Showdown | 116/081 · SAR | US$19.92 | — | — |
| Mega Zeraora ex | 096/081 · SR | US$9.38 | — | — |
| Primarina | 085/081 · AR | US$5.46 | — | — |
| Armarouge | 083/081 · AR | US$5.26 | — | — |
The table above is a shortlist; for every one of the set’s 37 secret rares with numbers, rarities and 28-day price changes, see our Abyss Eye (M5) secret rare checklist. The card directly above Mega Zeraora ex in that table, Morpeko ex SAR 115/081, now has its own daily price report — including the PSA 10 comparables that were still missing when this table was built.
In our tracking, Mega Zeraora ex SAR is the fifth most valuable card in its own set and trades at roughly one-eighth of the Darkrai SAR. For collectors who want a Mega Special Art Rare from this set without a three-figure outlay, it is the obvious candidate — and the SR print at US$9.38 is a genuine entry point for the same Pokémon and the same set, at about a quarter of the SAR.
How we list this card: when we carry Mega Zeraora ex, every copy — SAR, SR or AR — is condition-checked by our staff against our in-house standards and individually photographed, so you can inspect the exact card before deciding. No stock photos. See current Mega Zeraora ex listings → Prices on our listings move with the live market, so check the page for today’s number.
Raw vs PSA 10: read the multiple carefully
Our tracking has a PSA 10 median of US$444.50 for this card against a raw Near Mint market price of US$37.04 — which works out to a headline multiple of about 12×. That number will look extraordinary next to the Darkrai SAR’s roughly 2.3× (US$680 against US$301.95), and it should be treated with real caution.
The caveat is the sample. That median rests on two tracked sales, and the figure has not moved in the entire 21 days we have been recording it — meaning no fresh PSA 10 comparables have come through in that window. Two sales is not a market; it is an anecdote with a decimal point. We also have no PSA 9 data at all for this card, so we cannot tell you what the more likely grading outcome is worth. By contrast the Darkrai SAR’s PSA 10 median rests on 88 tracked sales, which is why we are comfortable quoting that one without a warning label.
The honest read: the graded market for this card is too thin to price. If you are buying with a submission in mind, the numbers above are not a basis for that decision — and grading fees, turnaround, and the risk of a 9 all sit on top. Our PSA grading guide for Japanese cards covers the submission math and the self-check before you commit.
Condition at this price point
At under US$40, the stakes on condition are lower than on a US$300 card, but they are not zero — and they compound if grading is the goal. Special Art Rares are full-bleed cards with no white border to absorb handling, so edge and corner wear on a SAR tends to be visible immediately, and surface condition is the factor most likely to cost you a grade.
Every card we sell is inspected by our staff, sorted into four condition grades (NM / LP / MP / HP), and photographed individually — front and back, flaws visible. There are no stock images in our listings: the photo is the card you receive. If you are weighing the Japanese print against the English release of this artwork, our guide to Japanese vs English card differences covers print quality, sizing and rarity structure.
See the exact card, judge for yourself
Authentic Japanese Mega Zeraora ex from Abyss Eye M5 — SAR, SR and AR prints when in stock, individually photographed, honestly condition-checked, shipped from Japan with tracking.
Handed to Japan Post within 2 business days, tracked. Estimated transit: approximately 1–3 weeks after dispatch; please allow up to 4 weeks.
Sold out? New copies are added regularly — follow @jarisestore to catch restocks first.
FAQ
Is Mega Zeraora ex SAR going up in value?
We don’t make price predictions. What our data shows as of July 28, 2026: the TCGplayer Near Mint market price is down 20.5% over 21 days with no up-days recorded, and has been flat at US$37.04 for the last four days of that series. Separately, search interest in the card across our domain is the highest of any card we sell. Those two signals point in opposite directions, and we can’t tell you which one resolves first.
Should I buy the SAR 112/081 or the SR 096/081?
They are the same Pokémon from the same set at very different prices — US$37.04 and US$9.38 respectively on July 28, 2026. The SAR is the full-art chase card and is where value and volatility concentrate; the SR is the affordable way to own the card. If you are collecting the set, the SR is a straightforward pick. If you specifically want the alternate artwork, only the SAR has it.
Is it worth grading this card?
Our data can’t answer that honestly right now. The PSA 10 median we track (US$444.50) rests on just two sales and hasn’t updated in three weeks, and we have no PSA 9 comparables at all. A multiple calculated from two sales is not something to spend grading fees against. If PSA 10 volume builds on this card we’ll update this report; until then, treat the graded market here as unpriced.
Why is the price falling if so many people are searching for it?
Search interest and price aren’t the same thing. Abyss Eye launched on May 22, 2026, and boxes are still being opened — supply keeps arriving while attention builds. Searching for a card also isn’t buying one: at an average search position of 31.5, most of that interest never even reaches a page of ours. The most likely reading is ordinary post-launch supply, but we’re reporting the divergence rather than explaining it away.
How do I buy Japanese singles from Japan?
Order directly from our store — every card is individually photographed and condition-checked, and orders are handed to Japan Post within two business days with tracking. Estimated transit is approximately 1–3 weeks after dispatch. For a full breakdown of customs, GST and delivery to Australia specifically, see our shipping and customs guide.
Methodology & data sources
Market prices are from our in-house daily tracking of TCGplayer market price for the Japanese printing in Near Mint condition. Our series for Mega Zeraora ex SAR 112/081 runs July 7 – July 28, 2026 (21 days); July 23 is missing from the series and is omitted from the chart. Because tracking on this card began on July 7, we cannot and do not report a change measured from the May 22 release. Set comparison figures are a single-day snapshot from the same tracking on July 28, 2026. Graded figures are median eBay sold prices from the same tracking; the PSA 10 figure for this card is based on 2 tracked sales and no PSA 9 sales were recorded — sample sizes are stated in the table rather than hidden. Search impressions, click counts and average positions come from Google Search Console for the arisej.com domain property, July 15 – July 25, 2026; impression counts cover any page on the domain appearing for the stated queries. Listing view counts come from our own site analytics (GA4), June 14 – July 27, 2026. Sales from our own store are reported only in aggregate and never at customer level. The release date is from the official Pokémon Card Game site [1]. All prices are shown in USD as recorded at source; we have not converted them. Figures are rounded for readability. Last updated: July 28, 2026.
About JariseStore
JariseStore is a Japan-based specialist in Japanese Pokémon single cards, shipping to collectors worldwide. Every card we sell is sourced in Japan, individually photographed, and honestly condition-checked — no surprises, what you see is what you get. Questions about a card or shipping? Reach out on Instagram @jarisestore.
Prices and trends shown reflect data available as of July 28, 2026 and can change quickly in the trading card market. This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Pokémon and all card names are trademarks of their respective owners; JariseStore is an independent reseller and is not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.
