Top 10 Japanese "M2 Inferno X" Pokémon Cards to Invest In
- Patrice Journ
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 8
The M2 Inferno X set (part of Japan’s XY era) features iconic Mega Evolution cards with soaring demand. Below are the top 10 investment picks from this specific subset, updated with current TCG Player and eBay market tracker (raw cards). Prices/data references are from date of publication (Oct 13), so expect them to go down after the hype's release. It is worth mentioning that TCG market place has very little available, so eBay is definitely the market to look at, more listings volume means about +20%off prices on eBay on premium cards. But hurry up as the ongoing tariffs war and new eBay policies shift are damaging international sellers, and the best deals are indeed from Japanese shops on eBay. Don't miss on our key takeaways at the end of the article, let's get into it:
Mega Charizard X ex - 116/080
Rarity: Mega Ultra Rare
TCG Market Price: $853.30
Latest eBay Sales: $610-700
Mega Charizard X ex - 110/080
Rarity: Special Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $699.32
Latest eBay Sales: $600-700
Oricorio ex - 111/080
Rarity: Special Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $113.12
Latest eBay Sales: $90-120
Dawn - 115/080
Rarity: Special Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $79.78 Latest eBay Sales: $75-85
Mega Charizard X ex - 094/080
Rarity: Super Rare
TCG Market Price: $68.19
Latest eBay Sales: $60-70
Mega Sharpedo ex - 113/080
Rarity: Special Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $42.74 Latest eBay Sales: About $20-25
Mega Lopunny ex - 114/080
Rarity: Special Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $38.84
Latest eBay Sales: $18-25
Dawn - 106/080
Rarity: Super Rare
TCG Market Price: $28.42
Latest eBay Sales: $18-25
Rotom ex - 112/080
Rarity: Special Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $27.71
Latest eBay Sales: $13-18
Piplup - 085/080
Rarity: Art Rare
TCG Market Price: $13.85
Latest eBay Sales: $10-12
Key Takeaway (not financial advice):
The M2 Inferno X set remains a high-potential investment due to its iconic Mega Evolution cards, with Mega Charizard X ex variants (116/080, 110/080) leading in value and demand. Well-known artists have also created stunning Special Art cards for this subset. While TCG Player prices reflect historical premiums, eBay listings currently offer 20%+ discounts (e.g., $610-700 vs. $853 TCG for 116/080), driven by higher volume and competitive Japanese sellers. However, act swiftly: tariffs and eBay policy shifts threaten international supply, and undervalued picks like Dawn (115/080) or Mega Sharpedo ex (currently 50% below TCG on eBay) could spike as inventory dwindles. Prioritize eBay for deals, target Japanese sellers, and monitor raw card listings—these factors make now a critical window to secure key cards before market adjustments.
The ongoing economic impact of Chinese exports, U.S. tariffs, and declining Pokémon TCG mobile game revenues could further inflate prices. While the initial market correction has stabilized, downward adjustments are already emerging. Finally, securing raw cards in pristine condition and grading them is the end-game strategy, as graded copies (e.g., Mega Charizard X ex - 094/080) have sold for up to five times the raw card’s value.
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