The Rise of Chinese Pokémon Cards: Mew EX, Pikachu, and Psyduck Breaking the Market

July 5, 2025

Chinese Pokémon cards have been gaining serious traction lately—especially with the recent release of the exclusive Chinese Mew EX promo. Collectors are buzzing, and for good reason: this card has been hitting eye-watering numbers in graded condition. Let's dive into the details behind this modern collector's gem and its surprising performance on the secondary market.

In a strategic move by Pokémon China, only 1,510 copies of this exclusive Chinese Mew EX promo were released. Although the card isn’t individually serialized, the limited print run effectively makes it the first "serialized" Pokémon card in spirit. That exclusivity, paired with high-quality printing and a stunning holographic finish, has caused graded versions of the card to skyrocket in value.

High Sales for PSA 10 and CGC Pristine Grades

ebay listing of sold items featuring the mew Chinese PSA 10 pokemon cards

PSA 10 graded copies have recently sold for: £12,00 £13,000
A CGC 10 Pristine sold at auction for just over $22,000, making it one of the highest sales for any Chinese Pokémon card to date.
Even raw (ungraded) copies are consistently selling for over $10,000.

These sales easily position the Chinese Mew EX as one of the most valuable modern Pokémon cards—surpassing nearly all English modern releases, save for special cases like the Moonbreon (Umbreon VMAX Alt Art).

image featuring a psa 10 of a Chinese Pokémon card Mew

Could We See a Numbered English Pokémon Card?

With the success of the Chinese promo model, many collectors are wondering: Will The Pokémon Company release serialized or limited-number cards in English?

While no official announcements have been made, the overwhelming demand and collector enthusiasm around these exclusives may push the international Pokémon market in a similar direction. Limited-run or serialized promos could be the next evolution in modern Pokémon TCG products.

More Chinese Promos Making Waves: Pikachu, Psyduck, and Gengar

The Mew EX isn’t the only card making headlines. Other recent releases from the Chinese 151 set are also performing incredibly well:

Ebay sold item of PSA 10 pIKACHU pSYDUCK

eBay sale of a black 10 Pokemon Pikachu and Psyduck

Selling raw for $770
A PSA 10 just sold for $2,300

Pikachu & Gengar Duo

This card hasn't been released yet, but pre-orders are already hitting $800–$850.

Pokemon card featuring Pikachu and gengar

These prices are staggering, especially when compared to English counterparts. Outside of ultra-high-end alt arts like the Umbreon VMAX, Chinese promos are commanding higher resale values than nearly every modern English card.

Final Thoughts: Are Chinese Pokémon Cards the Future?

With their limited availability, premium quality, and market-breaking resale value, Chinese Pokémon promos are quickly becoming a global collector’s target. From the Mew EX to the Pikachu 151 variants, these cards are setting new standards for what collectors value in modern releases.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting into Pokémon TCG, keeping an eye on exclusive regional promos—especially from China—might be the smartest move you make this year.

What do you think? Will The Pokémon Company go global with exclusive, limited-number cards? Are Chinese promos the next big frontier for collectors?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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The Exclusive Chinese Mew EX Promo – A Collector’s Dream

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More Chinese Promos Making Waves: Pikachu, Psyduck, and Gengar

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Final Thoughts: Are Chinese Pokémon Cards the Future?

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