アイリスの闘志 STANDARD PSA 10
Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2 · Japanese Print · Card #247
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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
Iris debuted as Champion of Pokemon Black/White (2010-2011), specialising in dragon-type Pokemon with her partnered Haxorus and Druddigon. Her Determination characterisation references her path from Opelucid Gym Leader to Unova League Champion. The m2a expansion (Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2) sits in Pokemon Co.'s 2025-era Mega Evolution-focused product line, where Trainer SAR slots have been used to revisit characters from across Pokemon's history. Iris's inclusion taps Black/White-era nostalgia as Generation V Pokemon enter their 15-year anniversary cycle.
Investment Analysis
Trainer SARs represent one of the strongest premium tiers in modern Pokemon TCG collecting, consistently outperforming most Pokemon SARs of equivalent print era. Iris specifically carries dual demand vectors: (1) Pokemon Trainer character SAR completionist collectors, (2) Pokemon Black/White-era nostalgia. M2a Iris SAR trades estimated US$60-200 raw based on the m2a set's release window and chase-card status, with PSA 10 multipliers in the 2.5-4x range. Centring is critical for Trainer SAR full-illustration cards — off-centre copies grade significantly lower despite otherwise mint condition. Long-term thesis: Trainer SARs have appreciated faster than Pokemon SARs over multi-year horizons due to scarcer per-set production (typically 1-2 Trainer SARs per set versus 3-5 Pokemon SARs). Without active listing data in our index, valuation references JP marketplaces for m2a Trainer SAR comparables.
Risks to Watch
Risks include: (1) Trainer SAR supply expanding across SV-era sets gradually diluting per-set scarcity, (2) Iris-specific reprint risk if Pokemon Co. issues Black/White anniversary collections, (3) high counterfeit volume in Trainer SAR market, (4) JPY/HKD FX exposure on premium-priced cards. The Trainer SAR tier remains one of the most defensible premium categories in modern TCG, but careful provenance is essential at this price point.
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.
Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
Iris debuted as Champion of Pokemon Black/White (2010-2011), specialising in dragon-type Pokemon with her partnered Haxorus and Druddigon. Her Determination characterisation references her path from Opelucid Gym Leader to Unova League Champion. The m2a expansion (Mega Charizard ex Mewtwo Part 2) sits in Pokemon Co.'s 2025-era Mega Evolution-focused product line, where Trainer SAR slots have been used to revisit characters from across Pokemon's history. Iris's inclusion taps Black/White-era nostalgia as Generation V Pokemon enter their 15-year anniversary cycle.
Investment Analysis
Trainer SARs represent one of the strongest premium tiers in modern Pokemon TCG collecting, consistently outperforming most Pokemon SARs of equivalent print era. Iris specifically carries dual demand vectors: (1) Pokemon Trainer character SAR completionist collectors, (2) Pokemon Black/White-era nostalgia. M2a Iris SAR trades estimated US$60-200 raw based on the m2a set's release window and chase-card status, with PSA 10 multipliers in the 2.5-4x range. Centring is critical for Trainer SAR full-illustration cards — off-centre copies grade significantly lower despite otherwise mint condition. Long-term thesis: Trainer SARs have appreciated faster than Pokemon SARs over multi-year horizons due to scarcer per-set production (typically 1-2 Trainer SARs per set versus 3-5 Pokemon SARs). Without active listing data in our index, valuation references JP marketplaces for m2a Trainer SAR comparables.
Japanese vs English & Variants
Within m2a, Iris's Determination SAR at 247 sits in the upper card-number range typical of SAR placement. The set likely includes 2-4 total Trainer SARs alongside Pokemon SARs and headline ex/Mega prints. Comparison with other Iris prints across Pokemon TCG history — including BW-era originals, sm8b and other Iris prints — shows that the m2a SAR represents the modern peak Iris-character-art treatment. Earlier Iris prints (BW, sm8b SR) command nostalgia-tier premium as originals.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Trainer SARs face elevated counterfeit risk given high price points. Verify: (1) holo treatment uses the layered SAR pattern consistent with m2a production (not flat-overlay common in counterfeits), (2) print resolution on Iris's full-illustration art shows native high-density printing, (3) card stock matches modern 2025-era JP production weight, (4) SAR designation typography matches the standard m2a SAR format. Trainer SARs warrant especially careful provenance verification given counterfeit operations specifically target this tier.
Risks to Watch
Risks include: (1) Trainer SAR supply expanding across SV-era sets gradually diluting per-set scarcity, (2) Iris-specific reprint risk if Pokemon Co. issues Black/White anniversary collections, (3) high counterfeit volume in Trainer SAR market, (4) JPY/HKD FX exposure on premium-priced cards. The Trainer SAR tier remains one of the most defensible premium categories in modern TCG, but careful provenance is essential at this price point.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Iris in Pokemon lore?
Iris is the dragon-type Champion of Pokemon Black/White Unova region, debuting in 2010 with her partner Haxorus.
What does SAR designation mean?
Special Art Rare — premium full-illustration tier in modern SV-era Pokemon TCG, typically reserved for headline Pokemon and key Trainer characters.
Is this competitive?
Iris's Determination Trainer card may have play utility (Trainer cards typically provide deck effects); SAR-tier value is collector-driven beyond gameplay.
How does this compare to BW-era Iris cards?
BW-era originals carry first-print nostalgia; m2a SAR represents the modern art-treatment peak — different demand pools, different value drivers.
Is grading worth the cost?
For centred near-mint copies, yes — Trainer SARs consistently command 2.5-4x PSA 10 multipliers, supporting grading economics at this price point.
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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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