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Pikachu ex SAR (234/193) from MEGA Dream ex costs ¥61,500 to ¥75,000 in a PSA 10 slab today, PSA 9s are ¥22,000 and ¥35,999, and raw copies run ¥22,222–¥23,000 with wear notes. The cheapest slab is 2.8× the cheapest raw, and three of the five cheapest slabs are the same seller’s stock at ¥70,800.
- Cheapest PSA 10: ¥61,500 (US$424.35) on Mercari, unused, authentication available — ¥9,300 under the next copy.
- PSA 9 at ¥22,000 is 36% of the cheapest 10 and equal to the cheapest raw.
- Raw copies: ¥22,222 and ¥23,000, both with slight-wear notes.
- Seventy-four PSA 10 slabs in stock — the most graded MEGA Dream ex card.
As of September 2026, the MEGA Dream ex Pikachu ex special art rare is graded more than any card in that pack — seventy-four PSA 10s in stock — and one seller has priced a copy ¥9,300 under everyone else.
This page reads today’s in-stock Pikachu ex SAR 234/193 listings across PSA 10, PSA 9 and raw, why the PSA 9 and the raw cost the same, and the steps to buy from Japan.
What a Pikachu ex SAR 234/193 PSA 10 costs in Japan right now — 74 slabs in stock
Seventy-four PSA 10 slabs, ten PSA 9s and thirty-seven raw copies were in stock this morning. The five cheapest slabs, two 9s and two raws are in the table.
| Grade | Price today | Platform · seller condition note | Mercari authentication |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | ¥61,500 (US$424.35) | Mercari · Unused | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 10 | ¥70,800 (US$488.52) | Mercari · Nearly unused | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 10 | ¥70,800 (US$488.52) | Mercari · Nearly unused | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 10 | ¥70,800 (US$488.52) | Mercari · Nearly unused | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 10 | ¥75,000 (US$517.50) | Mercari · Unused | — |
| PSA 9 | ¥22,000 (US$151.80) | Mercari · No obvious damage or stains | +¥1,700 available |
| PSA 9 | ¥35,999 (US$248.39) | Mercari · No obvious damage or stains | +¥1,700 available |
| Raw (ungraded) | ¥22,222 (US$153.33) | Mercari · Slight damage or stains | — |
| Raw (ungraded) | ¥23,000 (US$158.70) | Mercari · Slight damage or stains | — |
A note on sourcing: the Pikachu ex 234/193 prices above are the asking prices on each item page as of 2026-09-20, and USD is the conversion the page displayed at checkout. All copies are the Japanese print of the Pokémon TCG[5]. Condition notes come from the seller’s own Mercari / Yahoo! Flea Market condition field (translated); Suruga-ya rows are shop stock and carry none. Listing titles are in Japanese — the tiles below link to each copy. Mercari supports overseas buyers via partner proxy services[3].
The ¥61,500 Mercari slab — unused, authentication available — leads by a wide margin; the next three are one seller’s stock at ¥70,800 each, lot-numbered, and a fifth copy asks ¥75,000. All five are Mercari. The PSA 9s are ¥22,000 and ¥35,999, both authentication-eligible; the cheaper one is priced at exactly the raw floor. Raw copies at ¥22,222 and ¥23,000 both carry slight-wear notes, one marked as a discounted “with issues” listing. Ten PSA 9s in stock is a lot, and it explains the ¥22,000 price: the 9 has to compete with raws.
| Item | Pikachu ex SAR 234/193 |
|---|---|
| Set | MEGA Dream ex high-class pack (M2a, MEGAドリームex)[4] |
| Collector number / rarity | 234/193 · Special Art Rare (SAR) |
| Cheapest PSA 10 (gem mint) in stock today | ¥61,500 (US$424.35) on Mercari |
| Cheapest raw copy in stock today | ¥22,222 (US$153.33) on Mercari |
| PSA 10 value vs raw (cheapest slab ÷ cheapest raw) | 2.77× — what the gem mint grade is worth over an ungraded copy today |
| In-stock listings found in today’s sweep | 74 PSA 10 · 10 PSA 9 · 37 raw |
| Data read | 2026-09-20 12:01 UTC, live item pages |
Everything on this page refers to the Japanese-language Pikachu ex, collector number 234/193 in MEGA Dream ex high-class pack. An English print of the same artwork is a different card with its own number, set name and market[5], as are promo versions and full-art variants from other sets. Match the number on the slab label before you compare any price.
Is Pikachu ex PSA 10 worth 2.77× the raw card?
A 2.8× multiple with a ¥39,278 gap is a strong gem-mint premium, and the PSA 9 at ¥22,000 — 36% of the 10 and level with a worn raw — says the market treats anything short of gem mint as a certified raw. That is the same pattern as Miriam and Team Rocket’s Mewtwo: a self-submission is a bet on the 10 and nothing else. With both raws in the table carrying wear notes, neither is a submission candidate anyway. PSA’s GEM MT 10 standard[6] is cleared often — seventy-four slabs — but the price of missing it is the whole premium.
| Route | Cost today (JPY, before shipping) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Buy the cheapest PSA 10 slab | ¥61,500 | Grade already locked in; you pay the full premium, nothing to wait for. |
| Buy the cheapest raw copy as-is | ¥22,222 | Cheapest way to own the artwork; condition is whatever the photos show. |
| Buy a raw copy that offers Mercari authentication | raw price + ¥1,700 | Authentication[1] is seller-enabled; the cheapest raw listing today does not offer it, so compare the next ones in the table above. |
Buy the ¥61,500 slab; it is ¥9,300 under the next copy and carries the authentication option. If a sealed copy at a third of the price appeals, the ¥22,000 PSA 9 is cheaper than any raw and ten 9s are in stock. Raws with wear at ¥22,222 plus Mercari authentication[1] (¥23,922 all-in) make no sense next to that 9.
How to buy Pikachu ex SAR 234/193 from Japan
A ¥61,500 slab earns the unboxing-photo option and the fast carrier. Here is the sequence.
- Step 1 — Open the listing on OneMall. Every tile below links straight to the OneMall item page for that exact copy, so you skip the Japanese-only Mercari app entirely.
- Step 2 — Check the slab label in the photos. Read the collector number on the PSA label before you pay; the same Pokémon often exists at several numbers in the same set.
- Step 3 — Add authentication if the seller offers it. For raw cards on Mercari, tick Mercari authentication at checkout (+¥1,700)[1][2]; the card is inspected before it leaves Japan.
- Step 4 — Pay the first invoice. Item price plus the service fee (as low as ¥200 per order) — international shipping is a separate second payment once the card is weighed at the warehouse.
- Step 5 — Consolidate and ship. Cards sit in free storage for 90 days, the first six orders consolidate free, and one padded parcel to the US goes out by ECMS or DHL.
In-stock Pikachu ex SAR 234/193 listings right now
Live listings, cheapest first: the ¥22,000 PSA 9, both raw copies, and the three cheapest PSA 10 slabs. Click any tile to open the copy’s OneMall item page.
Conclusion: Pikachu ex PSA 10 in one line
Pikachu ex SAR 234/193 is ¥61,500 in gem mint today against a ¥70,800 market, or ¥22,000 as a PSA 9 that costs less than a worn raw. The 10 is the trophy; the 9 is the value; the raws are neither. See every Pikachu ex 234/193 PSA 10 listing.
See also: PSA 10 Pokémon card prices in Japan: all 80 cards ranked · Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex SAR 237/193 PSA 10 price · N’s Zoroark ex SAR 242/193 PSA 10 price · Pokémon card prices in Japan vs eBay · Card grading guide: PSA vs BGS vs CGC from Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a PSA 10 Pikachu ex SAR 234/193?
In-stock Japanese listings on 2026-09-20 price it at ¥61,500 to ¥75,000 (about US$424–518 before shipping); the cheapest is ¥9,300 under the next copy.
Why is the PSA 9 the same price as a raw copy?
Ten PSA 9s are in stock and buyers value anything below gem mint as a certified raw. At ¥22,000 the 9 is level with the cheapest worn raw and a third of the cheapest 10.
Is any ungraded Pikachu ex in stock without a wear note?
Not among the two cheapest — both carry slight-wear notes. Thirty-seven raws are in stock, so cleaner copies exist higher up the price list.
What set is 234/193 from?
The MEGA Dream ex high-class pack (M2a); 234/193 is Pikachu ex’s special-art-rare number above the 193-card base.
How many PSA 10 Pikachu ex 234/193 exist?
The authoritative count is PSA’s own Population Report[6], which updates as submissions clear; this page deliberately does not copy a number that will drift. The live-supply proxy on 2026-09-20: 74 PSA 10 slabs in stock across Mercari, Yahoo! Flea Market and Suruga-ya, against 10 PSA 9 and 37 raw copies. A card with far more slabs than raws in stock has been graded heavily.
Last updated: 2026-09-21.
References
- Mercari Help Center — あんしん鑑定サービスの概要 (Mercari authentication service overview, fee ¥1,700 per card) — https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1499/
- Mercari Help Center — あんしん鑑定サービスの利用方法（購入者） (how buyers use the authentication service) — https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1501/
- Mercari Help Center — 海外取引サポート (overseas purchase support via partner cross-border services) — https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1447/
- Pokémon Card Game official site (Japan), The Pokémon Company — https://www.pokemon-card.com/
- Pokémon Trading Card Game, The Pokémon Company International — https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg
- PSA — Professional Sports Authenticator, official grading company site — https://www.psacard.com/