30th CELEBRATION: Same Card, ¥70,000 Price Gap

> Quick answer: On September 30, Red Mew (RGB) from Pokémon 30th CELEBRATION was listed at ¥500,000 on Pokekachi and about ¥430,000 on Toreca no Chizu. That's a ¥70,000 gap for the same card on the same day, so check at least two price sites before you sell.

If you sell Red Mew using one price list, you could miss out on ¥70,000. It's the same card on the same day, and the price still depends on where you look.

The set has been out for about two weeks, and the prices already don't agree. More supply is on the way too. Here's what the numbers showed on September 30, and what's shipping next.

When did 30th CELEBRATION come out?

30th CELEBRATION released on September 16, 2026. Two weeks in, the market is still settling. The clearest sign is that the big price sites list very different prices for the same cards.

All prices below are in Japanese yen and come from Japanese market sites. They were checked on September 30.

How much is Red Mew (RGB) worth?

It depends on which site you check:

| Card | Pokekachi | Toreca no Chizu | Gap |

|---|---|---|---|

| Red Mew (RGB) | ¥500,000 | approx. ¥430,000 | ¥70,000 |

That's a big gap for one card on one day. If you priced your copy off the lower list, you'd leave ¥70,000 on the table. If you're buying and only checked the higher list, you'd overpay by the same amount.

The point isn't that one site is "right" and the other is "wrong." Each site tracks its own market. On a new, high-value card, those markets can drift far apart.

Is one price site always higher?

No. This is the part most sellers miss. Look at the two Pikachu ex SARs on the same two sites:

| Card | Pokekachi | Toreca no Chizu |

|---|---|---|

| Night Pikachu ex SAR | ¥9,000 | approx. ¥8,750 |

| Day Pikachu ex SAR | ¥6,000 | approx. ¥6,250 |

Night Pikachu follows the Red Mew pattern, with Pokekachi higher. Day Pikachu flips it: Toreca no Chizu is higher, about ¥6,250 against ¥6,000.

So you can't just pick one "high" site and stick with it. The site that pays more for one card might pay less for the next. You have to check each card on its own.

What is a 30th CELEBRATION BOX worth right now?

On September 30, Snkrdunk's general market price for the 30th CELEBRATION BOX started from ¥25,000. The store purchase price was ¥27,000.

Those two numbers don't tell the same story. That's one more reason to look at more than one source before you decide what a sealed box is worth to you.

When does more 30th CELEBRATION supply arrive?

The prices above are from a market that hasn't taken in the next wave of product yet. Here's the confirmed schedule:

• 9 card sets: ship October 16 to November 9
• Additional lottery BOXes from Pokémon Center Online: ship January 18 to 30, 2027
• FUTURISTIC BOX: ships March 13 to 31, 2027

More product in collectors' hands means more supply on the market. Keep these dates in mind when you plan when to sell, when to buy, and when to wait.

Are Walmart Night Pikachu Mini Tins worth preordering?

If you're outside Japan, Walmart's Night Pikachu Mini Tin preorders are priced under market price, while stocks last.

When a preorder costs less than the current market price, you start with a built-in edge. Just remember "while stocks last" means these can sell out.

How should you sell 30th CELEBRATION cards?

Keep it simple:

1. Check at least two price sites for every card, not just your chase cards.

2. Compare card by card. Day Pikachu shows that the higher site can change from one card to the next.

3. Note the date. These prices are from September 30. New supply ships from October 16 onward.

4. Watch the shipping calendar. The January 2027 lottery BOXes and the March 2027 FUTURISTIC BOX are still to come.

One extra price check could be worth ¥70,000. It takes a couple of minutes.

FAQ

Why is Red Mew priced differently on Pokekachi and Toreca no Chizu?

Each site reflects its own market, and on a new set those markets can drift apart. On September 30, Red Mew (RGB) was ¥500,000 on Pokekachi and about ¥430,000 on Toreca no Chizu.

When do the extra 30th CELEBRATION lottery BOXes ship?

Additional lottery BOXes from Pokémon Center Online ship January 18 to 30, 2027.

When does the FUTURISTIC BOX ship?

The FUTURISTIC BOX ships March 13 to 31, 2027. The 9 card sets ship sooner, from October 16 to November 9.