Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
Recent sales flat post-release hype; no competitive play impact or English set correlation; steady low-volume collector interest
Next months. Stable $1.50-$3 ungraded; graded 10 holds $30-40 amid grading backlog
Long term. Declining to $1 ungraded unless meta staple; graded holds minor premium for set completionists
History
Abomasnow is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon from Generation IV (Diamond/Pearl), evolving from Snover. Mega Abomasnow, its Mega Evolution, was introduced in Generation VI (X/Y), featuring enhanced stats, a hulking yeti-like form with massive ice-covered arms, and the ability Snow Warning for immediate hail. Significant in competitive play for weather control and strong attacks like Blizzard, it's a fan-favorite for its unique typing and thematic winter boss design.
August 1, 2025, in Japan as part of the Mega Symphonia (M1S) set, marking the first Mega Abomasnow ex card printing
- First Japanese-exclusive Mega Symphonia set focusing on Mega Evolutions
- Card #018/063 is the Double Rare (RR) regular version, distinct from #076/063 Super Rare Full Art
- Part of Pokémon's 2025 Mega revival push post-Mega Evolution ban lift in some formats
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Japanese Mega Symphonia (M1S)
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- High
- Double Rare (RR) pulls common in Japanese sets (1:12-18 packs)
- High overall set print run for promo-heavy Japanese release
- Distinguished from scarcer SR Full Art #76/063
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering on Full Art borders (common off-center pulls), surface scratches on glossy holo finish from Japanese printing, edge whitening, print lines on character art; avoid cards with bubble mailer dents or top-loader scratches
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or Dragon Shield sleeves with top-loaders; store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers
Authenticity. Verify Japanese text and set mark (M1S 018/063); check holo pattern consistency (fake holos often have blurry snowflake effects); use UV light for paper fluorescence; cross-reference with official scans on Pokedata.io; graded/graded/graded population reports low for counterfeits but rising for new Japanese sets
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, alt.xyz, pricecharting.com, tcgplayer.com, pokedata.io