Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
Collector demand has remained strong and articles in 2026 ranked the card among the most desirable cards from the set, while market listings show sustained price interest for near-mint copies.[8][12][13]
Next months. Likely to remain firm to slightly higher if sealed supply continues thinning and graded population stays limited.
Long term. Over 1–3 years, value should trend upward gradually if no heavy reprint or alternate premium version materially increases supply, though condition and grading spread will remain the main price drivers.
History
Mauzi is the German name for Meowth, the iconic Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and known globally for its coin on the forehead, mischievous personality, and long-running role in the Pokémon franchise. Its popularity comes from the anime, games, and its Team Rocket association, making Meowth one of the most recognizable Pokémon in the brand's history.[6][11]
This specific German 121/088 Mauzi ex appears to first be from the 2026 German set Optimale Ordnung (Perfect Order), released in Germany in 2026; the card is listed as a Special Illustration Rare / Full Art variant and is tied to that set rather than an older reprint line.[6][8][11][13]
- 121/088 is the premium illustration slot for Mauzi ex in Optimale Ordnung and is listed as a Special Illustration Rare / Full Art card.[6][11][13]
- German copies are actively traded and listed as Near Mint / mint-condition singles, with collector pricing notably higher than the playable 107/088 Mauzi ex version.[1][8][13]
- The card’s artwork is credited in market listings and collector articles to Japanese artist Natsumi Yoshida, which is a major driver of collector demand.[6][8][12]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Optimale Ordnung
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Medium
- Special Illustration Rare / Full Art treatment makes it one of the chase cards in the set.[6][11][13]
- Character popularity is boosted by Meowth’s long-standing franchise recognition.[6][11]
- German-language copies have a smaller collector pool than English versions, adding language-based scarcity in some markets.[8][13]
Collector notes
Condition. Check for edge whitening, corner wear, surface scratches on the full-art foil, centering, and any print lines or scuffs that are especially visible on textured special illustration cards. Because premium full-art cards are frequently handled, dents, binder pressure marks, and small holo scratches are common.
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid toploader or card saver, keep away from direct light and humidity, and avoid repeated handling without clean dry hands or gloves. For high-value copies, consider a semi-rigid holder for grading submission.
Authenticity. Verify crisp German text, correct numbering 121/088, proper holo texture, and clean print quality. Counterfeits often have flat or incorrect foil patterning, blurry typography, off-color borders, and weak texture on the illustration surface.
Sources: kleinanzeigen.de, holoncardshop.com, tcgplayer.com, etsy.com, pokezentrum.de
