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MEGA Dream ex Release Day in Japan: Real Market Trends, Pull Rates, and What Really Happened

November 28th, 2025
On November 28, the High-Class Pack MEGA Dream ex was officially released in Japan.
In this article, I’ll share the real movements I observed before release day, what actually happened inside Japanese stores today, opening trends, logistics, and the volume we shipped internationally essentially, “a full snapshot of Japan’s release-day reality.”

There are two reasons why I want to share this story:
1. I want everyone to enjoy new releases with the same excitement.
2. I hope this becomes helpful information for overseas buyers making purchasing decisions.
Rather than just numbers, I want to deliver the real atmosphere of Japan’s release day.

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1. What Happened in Japanese Stores (Morning Reality)

● Major electronics retailers: no BOX sales (lottery winners only)
● Only a small number of loose packs were sold
● But surprisingly…
→ Terastal Festa ex packs sold out before the brand-new MEGA Dream ex

This was the most surprising event today.
Normally a new High-Class pack is instantly gone, so seeing Terastal Festa sell out first shows that its market評価 is rising rapidly.

2. Convenience Store Situation

● Lawson and others: only a few packs
● Many stores had no stock at all
● SNS (X/Twitter): “Can’t find it anywhere”
● Getting 5 packs = very lucky

3. Pull Rate / Opening Trends

Pull-rate numbers vary by person, but from X, YouTube, and personal openings:

● Many people say “Hits are fewer than expected.”
● Sub-rare counts vary significantly
● Some weight-testing discussions are trending
　(Only参考程度 not confirmed)

Overall impression:

➡ Strong cards will likely rise in single prices.

4. My Own Activity (Sales & Logistics)

I’ll be honest about what happened today.

● At release time: 72 BOX shipped overseas immediately
● High demand for “fast delivery”
　→ Many chose FedEx same-day shipping

● Incoming stock on the 29th:
　→ Mega Gengar / Pikachu / AR sets (large quantities)
　→ Will also ship immediately

● Most are factory-sealed
● WhatsApp inquiries increased sharply

Today clearly felt like a day when
“Japan → The World” suddenly accelerated.

5. Logistics Disruption (Black Friday Impact)

Japan had huge shipping delays today:

● Courier services heavily congested
● My local depot alone had 800 delayed MEGA Dream boxes
● Pokémon Center nationwide also delayed
● Some regions temporarily stopped deliveries

This is also part of the real release-day experience.

6. Market Prices (Before Release → Release Day → Current)

Simple summary:

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MEGA Dream ex – BOX
- Before release: ¥13,000 (≈ $83)
- Right after release: ¥12,000 (≈ $76)
- Current: ¥11,500 (≈ $73)
  　※ No-shrink: ¥11,000 (≈ $69)
- eBay: $104–$120 + import tax
Explanation:
The price dip came from Japanese sellers selling MEGA Dream to buy Terastal Festa.
However, the price is expected to rebound in the coming days.

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Mega Dragonite ex MUR (250/193)
- Before release: ¥160,000 (≈ $1,026)
- Right after release: ¥120,000 (≈ $770)
- Current: ¥85,000 (≈ $545)
  　※ Latest sold: 85,000 / 91,000 / 84,999 / 85,000
- eBay: $800–$950
Explanation:
It dropped sharply at first, but is now stable around ¥85,000.
Supply is extremely low, so a rebound is very likely.

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Mega Gengar ex SAR
- Before release: ¥75,000 (≈ $480)
- Right after release: ¥70,000 (≈ $448)
- Current: ¥61,000 (≈ $390)
- eBay: $500–$600 + import tax
Explanation:
Many people feel this card is “hard to pull,”
and its single price is gradually strengthening.

7. Chart Analysis (Like Watching a Stock Market)

Pokémon cards are not financial products,
but their charts behave surprisingly like stocks.

Key points from today’s data:

● Pre-release peak → drop on release day → quick rebound
● High-rarity cards fall less and rebound faster
● BOX prices dip short-term but stabilize mid-term
● “Volume of sales” directly influences pricing

Mega Dragonite MUR has low volume = high rarity.
Mega Gengar SAR has high volume = price moves more cleanly.

Conclusion

The Pokémon card market can move dramatically within a single day.
There’s even a joke in Japan saying “The Pokémon Company prints money,”
because their BOXes and special products sell at unbelievable speed.

More investors have entered the market, and the environment has changed.
Anyone can say prices are “high” or “low,” but people have different budgets and situations so I personally avoid using those words lightly.

I use the chart-reading skills I learned from stocks and forex trading
to track Pokémon prices every day.
This helps customers buy at better timing and helps me keep learning as a seller.

We work with many international customers,
from $1.7 singles to 200-BOX orders.
This time as well, we were able to offer MEGA Dream’s initial price at the lowest level in the market.

If you are interested, I would love to do business with you.
Even a single card is perfectly fine — feel free to contact me anytime.

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MEGA Dream ex – Japan’s Real Reservation Trends and On-Site Insights

November 19th, 2025

Release Information (Introduction)
The MEGA Dream ex High-Class Pack, scheduled for release on November 28, 2025 (Japan time), has been generating a noticeably strong reaction here in Japan.

I live in Fukuoka, Japan, and I regularly participate in Pokémon Center lotteries.
For this release as well, I personally won the lottery and can observe the domestic situation directly.

Over the past few weeks, I have been closely following:

・Japanese news
・Community reactions
・Reservation trends
・Direct inquiries from both Japanese and overseas collectors

And I can say this with confidence:

The level of “heat” around MEGA Dream ex is clearly different from a normal release.

There has been a surge in early reservations, discussions, rumors, and concerns about allocation—especially from overseas collectors who want solid information.

This article summarizes the real situation in Japan, based on what I see every day.

Reservation information is listed at the bottom of the article,
so please feel free to reach out after reading.

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Current Reservation Status in Japan (Based on Sneaker Dunk Data)
Reservations in Japan have already stabilized around:

¥15,500 – ¥16,000 ($102–$105)

Recent Sneaker Dunk sales include:

・¥15,555 ($103)
・¥15,990 ($105)
・¥16,000 ($106)

From the graph trend, we can clearly see the typical early pattern:

Initial spike → slight correction → early-stage stabilization.

Overall, it’s steady and healthy for a Japanese early-reservation market.

Why I Do Not Use eBay as a Comparison Source
There are many unsafe eBay listings already appearing, including:

・“Random Packs” (researched/sorted packs mixed in)
・Unclear shipping or duty notation (“included” vs. “not included”)
・Opened products sold as “new”
・Sellers with no traceability or unclear origins

Because of these risks,
I do not use eBay pricing as a reliable comparison for this article.

Actual Price Range in Japan (Only What’s Necessary)
The current real Japanese market price is:

¥15,500 – ¥16,000 ($102–$105)

For a high-class pack like this, what matters is not whether the price is slightly high or low, but rather:

“Can you safely get a genuine, untouched product?”

With recent issues such as reseals and reshrinks,
trustworthiness is the most important factor in Japan right now.

My Own Perspective (Not a prediction — real on-site experience)
I purchase, inspect, and sell Pokémon cards in Japan every day,
and my impression of MEGA Dream ex is very clear:

The movement is faster than most high-class packs from recent years.

This is not a “price prediction.”
It’s simply the reality I’m observing:

・Reactions after the announcement were extremely fast
・Many reservation slots disappeared in a short time
・Early overseas inquiries are unusually high this year
・The pack structure is considered strong from the start
・Japanese fans are calling 2025 “a lucky year for premium sets”

These points don’t indicate a guaranteed outcome,
but they reflect the real energy in Japan right now.

This section represents my perspective,
not “right or wrong,” but simply what I’m feeling from experience.

Final Notes (Reservation Information)
I regularly assist overseas collectors with secure purchases and international shipping, and I always prioritize:

・Authenticity & safety
・Condition management
・Clear shipping process

This article is not written to push sales.
It’s meant to share accurate Japanese on-site information,
which is often unavailable in English.

If you want:

・Safe reservation support
・More information about Japanese pricing
・Help securing mint-condition boxes
・FedEx / EMS international shipping guidance
・General advice about MEGA Dream ex

Feel free to contact me anytime.

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