Rare “Super Ugly” Mew Cards Become Hot Collectibles for Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, Fetching Up to $20,000

After a long and suspenseful wait, the 30th anniversary Pokémon Trading Card Game set has finally hit store shelves today. However, it’s already a mad dash as both scalpers and dedicated fans rush to snag whatever packs they can, hoping to uncover the rarest cards. This time, the real treasure is a trio of Mew cards that collectors are eager to get their hands on. What many initially thought was a clever ruse has turned out to be some of the most sought-after cards in the game. Now, collectors are testing the waters to see just how much these cards are worth, and the answer is a staggering amount.

Early listings for the “RGB” Mew cards, which feature artwork resembling a photo negative, start at four figures and only escalate from there. Some have already fetched jaw-dropping prices, with at least one confirmed sale of the blue variant alone exceeding $20,000.

The first RGB Mew just sold on eBay for $20,000

TWENTY THOUSAND FREEDOM EAGLE DOLLARS.pic.twitter.com/OIIq4xju84

— Edu✨ (@EduMock) September 15, 2026

If that seems outrageous, some sellers are attempting to get buyers to fork over as much as $150,000, though it’s hard to believe anyone would actually pay that much. There are listings for all three cards at significantly lower prices, so the market is still bubbling, and it will take some time to determine the long-term resale values.

Currently, many of these eye-popping listings are riding the wave of launch week excitement, so it’s possible that prices could drop significantly in the weeks and months ahead. If you’re considering remortgaging your house to snag one of these cards, it might be wise to hold off for at least 48 hours.

As of now, the exact pull rate for these Mew cards remains unknown, but some speculate that if they are as rare as rumored, they could have a 1-in-20,000 chance of appearing in any single booster pack. Players of Pokémon Trading Card Game Live have delved into the app’s code, suggesting a one-in-10,000 rate, but it’s still unclear if that reflects the rarity of the actual cards in the physical 30th anniversary packs.