Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
No price change in last 30 days post-initial hype, with sales clustering $140-180; set still new in May 2026
Next months. Stable to slight rise with summer tournament play
Long term. Rising as supply dries up and SIR artwork gains cult status in 1-3 years
History
Meowth is a Normal-type Pokémon from Generation I (Kanto region), known as the Team Rocket trio's talking Meowth, adding comedic and iconic significance in the Pokémon anime. As Meowth ex, it gains ex mechanics for powerful play while retaining its coin-flip Pay Day attack theme and Escape Rope-like ability to retrieve itself and attachments.
First released in English in the ME03 Perfect Order set in early 2026, part of Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Perfect Order expansion
- Special Illustration Rare (SIR) variant #121/088 is a chase card with premium artwork
- Features unique ability to recycle itself from discard, making it competitive in expanded formats
- Tied to 30th anniversary hype with Pikachu promos in same set
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- ME03: Perfect Order (2026)
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Low
- Special Illustration Rare chase status beyond set number 121/088
- Limited print run in Perfect Order booster boxes
- High pull rates sought in openings per YouTube data
Collector notes
Condition. Check for surface scratches on special foil pattern, centering issues on borders, edge whitening from sleeves, print lines on intricate Meowth artwork; common flaws include holo scratches and slight corner dings in LP condition
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves, store in cool dark environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation, avoid stacking without dividers
Authenticity. Verify holographic Secret Rare numbering #121/088 and set symbol; fakes often have blurry artwork, incorrect font on 'ex', or mismatched foil shimmer; cross-check with official Pokémon database, graded/graded population reports for graded copies
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, toywiz.com, youtube.com, stockx.com, pokemon.com