Dawn STANDARD PSA 10
Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo · Japanese Print · Card #106
Currently Sourcing from Japan
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Japanese version
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We source Japanese PSA 10 copies separately — typical turnaround 7–14 days once someone requests this language.
Card Background & Set Context
Dawn (Hikari) is the female protagonist option in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum (Generation IV, 2007-2009) and serves as the main human protagonist of the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl anime series. She has consistent cross-media presence in Pokemon games, anime, and merchandise, making her one of the recognizable trainer characters across the franchise. Her appearance on M2-106 in the m2 (Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo) set gives Sinnoh-region nostalgia collectors a current-format trainer print to add to their evolving Dawn collection.
Investment Analysis
Dawn M2-106 trades on Sinnoh-era nostalgia and protagonist-trainer collector demand. Direct market price tracking is not in our window. Protagonist trainers (Dawn, Cynthia, Lillie, etc.) have demonstrated structurally elevated demand versus baseline-trainer cards due to character recognition from both the games and the anime. Modern Trainer prints in SV-era ex-mechanic sets typically include both standard and SAR/SR parallels — collectors targeting maximum value should pursue the higher-rarity variants if available. PSA 10 multipliers for protagonist-trainer cards typically run 3-4x raw NM/M based on comparable patterns. Buyers should weigh Dawn's anime-driven character demand floor against the standard-print tier positioning of M2-106.
Risks to Watch
Primary risks include reprint risk through future Dawn or Sinnoh-themed product cycles, demand-cohort limitation to Dawn-specific collectors versus broader Pokemon collector base, JPY/USD/HKD foreign-exchange exposure, and grading-population growth over time. Buyers should weigh sustained anime-character demand against limited near-term price catalysts for a standard-print trainer.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Card Background & Set Context
Dawn (Hikari) is the female protagonist option in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum (Generation IV, 2007-2009) and serves as the main human protagonist of the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl anime series. She has consistent cross-media presence in Pokemon games, anime, and merchandise, making her one of the recognizable trainer characters across the franchise. Her appearance on M2-106 in the m2 (Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo) set gives Sinnoh-region nostalgia collectors a current-format trainer print to add to their evolving Dawn collection.
Investment Analysis
Dawn M2-106 trades on Sinnoh-era nostalgia and protagonist-trainer collector demand. Direct market price tracking is not in our window. Protagonist trainers (Dawn, Cynthia, Lillie, etc.) have demonstrated structurally elevated demand versus baseline-trainer cards due to character recognition from both the games and the anime. Modern Trainer prints in SV-era ex-mechanic sets typically include both standard and SAR/SR parallels — collectors targeting maximum value should pursue the higher-rarity variants if available. PSA 10 multipliers for protagonist-trainer cards typically run 3-4x raw NM/M based on comparable patterns. Buyers should weigh Dawn's anime-driven character demand floor against the standard-print tier positioning of M2-106.
Japanese vs English & Variants
M2-106 is the standard-rarity trainer print at its release point. Modern m2 set may also include SAR / SR parallels for Dawn — collectors targeting maximum value should verify and pursue higher-rarity variants. The natural comparison set is other Dawn trainer prints across SWSH and SV eras, which form a tiered Dawn-completionist collecting structure. Compared to baseline-trainer cards in m2, Dawn carries a protagonist-recognition premium.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authenticate M2-106 by checking the m2 set identifiers and copyright notices, verifying the trainer-card frame treatment matches m2 standard, and inspecting print quality on Dawn's character illustration (specific to her hat and pink skirt design from the Diamond/Pearl game). Modern trainer-card authentication relies on press-sample cross-referencing for illustrator details.
Risks to Watch
Primary risks include reprint risk through future Dawn or Sinnoh-themed product cycles, demand-cohort limitation to Dawn-specific collectors versus broader Pokemon collector base, JPY/USD/HKD foreign-exchange exposure, and grading-population growth over time. Buyers should weigh sustained anime-character demand against limited near-term price catalysts for a standard-print trainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Dawn in Pokemon?
Dawn (Hikari) is the female protagonist option in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum and the lead anime protagonist of the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl anime series.
What set is M2-106 from?
Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo (m2), the SV-era Japanese expansion that reintroduced Mega-evolution mechanics to the Pokemon TCG.
How does M2-106 compare to other Dawn trainer cards?
M2-106 is one of multiple Dawn prints across SWSH and SV eras. Each print is collected by Dawn-completionists, with SAR/SR parallels typically carrying higher premium.
What grade target makes sense for M2-106?
PSA 10 is the standard for protagonist-trainer cards. Estimated 3-4x raw NM/M multiplier based on comparable patterns.
Is M2-106 a long-term hold?
Yes. Protagonist-trainer cards have sustained anime-driven demand floors across format rotations. Slow but consistent appreciation expected.
Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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