コダック AR ex STANDARD PSA 10
Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 · Japanese Print · Card #199
コダック AR ex STANDARD PSA 10 Gem Mint · sells at $61 USD · Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2. Cert-verified slab, sourced from Japan, ships SF Express HK + DHL worldwide.
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PrimaryCard Background & Set Context
The Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 (M2a) special set is part of the Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet era reissue line, focused on Charizard's Mega forms paired with Mewtwo cards. Psyduck debuted in the original Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as a Generation I water-type psychic Pokemon, evolving into Golduck. Psyduck has cult character status thanks to its perpetually confused expression and frequent appearances in the Pokemon anime series. The character's TCG presence has been steady but never headline; the AR designation in M2a represents one of Psyduck's higher-rarity individual prints in modern Pokemon TCG. Art Rare framings prioritize artwork over standardised card layout, giving collectors a distinct visual experience.
Investment Analysis
Psyduck AR ex M2a-199 sources at ~US$31.45 with a 30-day market average of US$70.95 (card_market_prices, last 30d) — a meaningful spread that warrants attention. Source-to-market gap of ~125% can reflect three scenarios: (a) genuine arbitrage opportunity if recent listings are mispriced, (b) condition or completeness differences between sourced raw and market-graded comps, or (c) market data lagging current listing-side weakness. Psyduck as a Generation I water-type Pokemon has cult-character appeal — not a top-tier mascot but a loyal fan base supports demand. The Art Rare (AR) designation in Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 places this card in a textured-art tier with limited print exposure. Investment posture: monitor source listings for condition variance before committing capital. PSA 10 lift on Japanese AR cards has tracked 2-3x raw on clean centring. Position should be modest given the unclear source-market spread cause.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk is moderate — Psyduck appears across many Pokemon TCG sets, though AR framing in M2a is set-locked. Source-to-market price spread risk: the ~US$40 gap between source and market average should be investigated before bulk-buying — the gap may indicate listing condition variance or stale market-price data. JPY/USD FX exposure remains a margin variable. The Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 set is a 2025-era release; price discovery is still active and short-term volatility may be higher than for older Pokemon TCG sets.
Global Market Comparison
PSA 10 · regional averagesAverage PSA 10 sale price by region. All prices shown in USD.
Japan
$163
Our price
$181
Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
The Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 (M2a) special set is part of the Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet era reissue line, focused on Charizard's Mega forms paired with Mewtwo cards. Psyduck debuted in the original Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as a Generation I water-type psychic Pokemon, evolving into Golduck. Psyduck has cult character status thanks to its perpetually confused expression and frequent appearances in the Pokemon anime series. The character's TCG presence has been steady but never headline; the AR designation in M2a represents one of Psyduck's higher-rarity individual prints in modern Pokemon TCG. Art Rare framings prioritize artwork over standardised card layout, giving collectors a distinct visual experience.
Investment Analysis
Psyduck AR ex M2a-199 sources at ~US$31.45 with a 30-day market average of US$70.95 (card_market_prices, last 30d) — a meaningful spread that warrants attention. Source-to-market gap of ~125% can reflect three scenarios: (a) genuine arbitrage opportunity if recent listings are mispriced, (b) condition or completeness differences between sourced raw and market-graded comps, or (c) market data lagging current listing-side weakness. Psyduck as a Generation I water-type Pokemon has cult-character appeal — not a top-tier mascot but a loyal fan base supports demand. The Art Rare (AR) designation in Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 places this card in a textured-art tier with limited print exposure. Investment posture: monitor source listings for condition variance before committing capital. PSA 10 lift on Japanese AR cards has tracked 2-3x raw on clean centring. Position should be modest given the unclear source-market spread cause.
Japanese vs English & Variants
M2a-199 is an Art Rare ex variant of Psyduck. AR cards rank in the upper-mid rarity tier — above standard textured ex but below SIR and Hyper Rare alt-arts. Cross-set, Psyduck has appeared in Generation I XY Evolutions, Crown Zenith, and across various Japanese promo sets; M2a-199 stands out as one of the few AR-treatment Psyduck prints. Compared to other M2a Art Rare cards, Psyduck typically commands a price below mainline Charizard or Mewtwo AR variants reflecting character popularity hierarchy. Japanese M2a centring is generally clean.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authenticate M2a-199 by inspecting the Art Rare full-card art surface — legitimate AR cards show artwork extending to the card edges with the standard Pokemon TCG frame minimised. Verify the ex symbol, the M2a set indicator, and the Psyduck character art for signature confused expression and yellow plumage. Front-face scratches from textured surfaces are the primary pre-grading defect. JP M2a back-print is consistent with Pokemon Company JP printing standards.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk is moderate — Psyduck appears across many Pokemon TCG sets, though AR framing in M2a is set-locked. Source-to-market price spread risk: the ~US$40 gap between source and market average should be investigated before bulk-buying — the gap may indicate listing condition variance or stale market-price data. JPY/USD FX exposure remains a margin variable. The Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 set is a 2025-era release; price discovery is still active and short-term volatility may be higher than for older Pokemon TCG sets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Background reading: general FAQ · how Poke10 sources · shipping & duties · all sets
Why is the source price lower than market average?
Source ~US$31 vs 30d market avg US$71 — gap may reflect condition variance, stale market data, or genuine arbitrage. Verify listing condition before buying.
What is Art Rare?
Art Rare (AR) is a Pokemon TCG rarity tier with full-card artwork extending to the edges, ranking above standard textured Pokemon ex but below SIR and Hyper Rare.
Is Psyduck a chase character?
Psyduck has cult collector status thanks to anime appearances and Generation I heritage, but ranks below mainline mascots like Pikachu, Charizard or Mewtwo in collector demand.
Should I grade M2a-199?
Worth grading on clean centring — JP AR cards typically lift 2-3x raw to PSA 10. Verify source condition first given the elevated spread.
When was Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 released?
The M2a special set is part of the 2025-era Mega Evolution reissue line within the Scarlet & Violet TCG block.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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