
Start Deck 100 (2025 Edition) Latest Market Update, Price Trends, Supply Outlook & Reservation Info
(Follow-up article to my previous post about Japan’s Pokémon card market)
Introduction A Follow-Up to My Previous Article
In my last article, I explained the hidden structure of Japan’s Pokémon card market:
reshrink issues, distribution patterns, pre-release leaks, and why Japan looks “cheap” compared to overseas.
After posting it, I received a huge number of DMs from collectors around the world asking:
- What’s the latest information about Start Deck 100?
- Why is the price already increasing?
- Is supply low this time?
- Are those leak images real?
So this article is a direct follow-up focusing on the latest market situation, price movements, supply, and reservation updates for Start Deck 100 (2025 Edition).
This one is purely informational without emotion, without hype just what is actually happening in Japan right now.
1. Current Market Price: Around ¥7,500 ($48) Before Release
Start Deck 100 is now trading around ¥7,200–¥7,800 on Sudanfly (Japan’s biggest C2C card marketplace).

This is extremely high for a product that hasn’t been released yet.
Why is the price already rising?
- Pikachu ex (SAR) has exploded in popularity overseas
- International buyers are placing early pre-orders and pushing up the floor
- Start Deck’s “lottery-style” nature attracts aggressive overseas buyers
- The Eevee AR (English version) market crashed → collectors now prefer the Japanese version
Many overseas analysts are predicting:
It will start around $190–$250 overseas.
Whether that comes true or not, one thing is clear:
Overseas demand is currently MUCH stronger than domestic demand.
2. Reservation Situation in Japan Easy in Some Areas, Difficult in Others
The reservation landscape inside Japan currently looks like this:
- Many stores announce winners around Dec 13
- In my local area, I could reserve 2 sets easily at physical stores
- Pokémon Center online application → Not selected (lottery)
- Big city stores = lottery-based
- Local small stores = easier to get
- Most Japanese casual buyers still don’t even know this product exists
In short:
Right now, Start Deck 100 is “easy to reserve” inside Japan
simply because the mainstream domestic audience hasn’t noticed it yet.
Overseas demand is MUCH higher than domestic awareness.
3. Why ¥7,500 Pre-Release Is Happening Mostly Because of Overseas Buyers
This high pre-release price is not caused by Japanese buyers.
It’s mainly:
- International collectors pre-ordering aggressively
- Extremely strong reaction to Pikachu ex SAR
- Leak images creating a clear “chase card” structure
- Overseas buyers acting faster than domestic buyers
- Some artificial price-lifting by early sellers (my personal impression)
Even so, considering the current demand:
I expect the domestic price to stay above ¥5,000 ($32) even after release.
4. About the Leak Images Almost Everything Has Been Correct So Far
Just like MEGA Dream ex earlier this year,
the overseas leak images for Start Deck 100 have been extremely accurate.

So far:
- Pikachu SAR → Matched the leak
- Eevee AR → Matched the leak
- Other revealed cards → Matched
- Past leaks from the same sources were also correct
This means:
Only one major card remains unconfirmed Mega Charizard Y ex (MUR).
Whether it appears or not, it’s highly likely that Start Deck 100 still contains additional secret cards not yet revealed.
Collectors in Japan are already speculating heavily.
5. Supply Outlook in Japan & Expected Price Movement After Release
Based on store information, retailer estimates, and current market behavior:
• Initial supply is expected to be lower than usual
• Random deck products tend to spike on Day 1
• Overseas demand is significantly stronger than domestic demand
• Pikachu SAR hype is at its highest level in years
Because these factors overlap:
There is a high possibility that Start Deck 100 will have a strong price jump on release day.
The product is unpredictable, supply is unclear, and demand is global the perfect storm for a high initial price.
6. Reservation Service (For Readers Who Want to Secure a Set)
(This section goes at the very end as requested.)
Because many people are asking,
here’s how my reservation system works:
■ Reservations are FREE
You don’t need to pay anything to hold a slot.
■ Final price will be announced on release day
If I give a price now, it will naturally become higher because the market is overheated.
So I only announce the official price on the morning of December 19.
■ You can decide AFTER the price is revealed
You can accept or cancel no obligation at all.
■ International buyers are welcome
Shipping available worldwide.
Contact for Reservations & Inquiries
Instagram: pokeshopjp
WhatsApp: contact (recommended for fastest reply)































