The highly anticipated 30th anniversary set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has arrived, and with it, a chase for a unique trio of Mew cards. Initially met with skepticism, these "RGB" Mew cards, characterized by artwork resembling a photo negative, have proven to be among the rarest pulls in the game's history. As collectors scramble to acquire them, the market is already seeing astronomical prices.
Early listings on eBay for individual "RGB" Mew cards, particularly the blue variant, have commanded prices starting in the four figures, with at least one confirmed sale exceeding $20,000. Some sellers are even listing the complete set of three cards for significantly less than the highest individual sales, highlighting the volatile nature of the initial market. However, other listings are pushing prices as high as $150,000, though it remains to be seen if any of these will reach a sale.
It is important to note that many of these extreme prices are likely driven by launch week hype. The pull rate for these special Mew cards is currently unknown, but speculation suggests it could be as rare as 1 in 20,000 booster packs. Data mined from the digital version of the game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, indicates a pull rate of one in 10,000, though its applicability to the physical card game remains unclear. Experts advise potential buyers to monitor the market for several days to gauge more stable resale values before making significant purchases, as prices may decrease considerably in the coming weeks and months.