Mega Dragonite EX (Gold Ultra Rare) [m2a-250/193]

Name: Mega Dragonite EX (Gold Ultra Rare) [m2a-250/193]
Brand: cheesy1122
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Japanese Mega Dragonite EX Gold Ultra Rare Pokemon card in a protective toploader. - view 1

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Estimated value

$40 - $120

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

MEGA DRAGONITE EX (GOLD ULTRA RARE) [M2A-250/193]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Japanese Pokémon trading card featuring Mega Dragonite EX. It is a full-art, gold-textured Ultra Rare (UR) card, set code m2a, card number 250/193. The card displays a prominent 370 HP and a Dragon typing. The artwork, credited to aky CG Works, shows the Pokémon centered within a stylized ring motif characteristic of recent gold rarity cards, heavily embossed with a crosshatch/starburst holographic texture.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Charizard VMAX - SC VMAX Starter Set (Holo) [002/021], Flying Pikachu VMAX - Celebrations [007/025] PSA 9, Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The 'm2a' set code typically denotes a specific Japanese expansion (often a subset or a 'Mega' related release, though 'm' blocks can vary slightly depending on exact release era; for instance, 's' block was Sword/Shield, 'sv' block is Scarlet/Violet. The 'm2a' specifically points to a yet-to-be fully globally released or newly released subset). Gold UR cards from Japanese sets are notoriously difficult to pull, often featuring pull rates of roughly 1 in every 3 to 4 booster boxes.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Rarity 6/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 40 trading cards items at rarity 6 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

Visible holographic texture consistent with official UR manufacturing.
Correct font and set symbol placement for Japanese releases.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Identification is clear based on set code, artwork, and visible holographic patterns. Condition is estimated as the toploader obscures fine details.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set code 'm2a' visible in bottom left.
2Card number 250/193 indicates secret rare status.
3Gold foil texture visible across the character and background art.
4Japanese text and distinct Japanese card back.

UNCERTAINTIES

•Toploader glare slightly obscures the bottom edge.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Remove from toploader to examine edges for silvering or minor nicks.
→Check under angled light for horizontal print lines.

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 8-9

Grading breakdown

Estimated based on apparent front centering (slightly top-heavy) and assuming typical out-of-pack Japanese print quality, which generally suffers from fewer print lines than English counterparts but may still harbor micro-scratches on the foil.

Condition

Presented in a penny sleeve and rigid toploader. The front centering appears slightly biased top-to-bottom. The rear shows standard Japanese blue backing; centering looks fairly solid. Protective layers prevent close inspection of surface scratches or edge silvering.