{"product_id":"2025-pokemon-tcg-japanese-m2a-sar-242-ns-zoroark-ex-psa-9-mint","title":"2025 Pokemon TCG Japanese M2a SAR 242 N'S Zoroark EX PSA 9 MINT","description":"\u003cp\u003eN and Zoroark have been \u003cstrong\u003enarratively inseparable since Pokémon Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Pokémon TCG finally delivered the card their story deserved. \u003cstrong\u003eN's Zoroark ex #242\/193\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eSpecial Art Rare (SAR)\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eMega Dream ex (M2a)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Class Pack released November 28, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — illustrated by celebrated artist \u003cstrong\u003eRaita Kazama\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose full-art treatments consistently command collector premiums across every set they appear in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive \u003cem\u003eJapanese-exclusive\u003c\/em\u003e SAR treatment of the pairing: numbered \u003cstrong\u003e242\/193\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it firmly in secret-rare territory above the set's base count. The M2a set itself marks a landmark moment — \u003cstrong\u003ethe return of Mega Evolution Pokémon as Pokémon ex\u003c\/strong\u003e in a collector-centric High Class Pack format known for stronger pull rates and premium card quality. N's Zoroark ex isn't just a chase pull; it's also a \u003cstrong\u003ecompetitive engine\u003c\/strong\u003e, running its \u003cem\u003eTrade\u003c\/em\u003e Ability as a draw mechanism in Standard-legal decks, meaning demand comes from players and collectors simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e N's Zoroark ex — Darkness-type, Stage 1, 280 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Art Rare (SAR) — #242\/193, secret-rare range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e M2a High Class Pack: Mega Dream ex (Japanese, Nov. 28, 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raita Kazama\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePSA 9 MINT\u003c\/em\u003e — professionally authenticated and encapsulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw market comps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ungraded copies actively trading in the $60–$93 range on eBay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSA slab removes all condition risk from the equation. At \u003cstrong\u003ePSA 9 MINT\u003c\/strong\u003e, this copy is authenticated, protected, and ready for a display case or long-term hold. With the Kazama SAR already commanding attention on its own merits and the English-market SIR equivalent trading near \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Japanese original at a PSA 9 is the sharper buy for the collector who knows exactly what they're looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51261079159036,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/1207DE28-BA2D-4DAA-A8DA-40A7EED242A7.jpg?v=1789337974","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/2025-pokemon-tcg-japanese-m2a-sar-242-ns-zoroark-ex-psa-9-mint","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}