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Storm Emeralda (M6) came out in Japan on Fri, Jul 31, 2026, and its sealed box price has been falling ever since. This tracker shows the daily lowest ask on our board since the first listings, where it stands vs TCGplayer, and what to watch next. Board prices as of Oct 16, 2026; TCGplayer prices as of Oct 15, 2026.
The price is down 56% since release day
Price history
Storm Emeralda raw prices
Board low down 59%, TCGplayer down 54% since Jul 9.
The board's lowest ask started at ¥24,000 on release day and fell almost every week through August. By Oct 16 it was ¥10,500.
Most of the drop came in the first six weeks.
Storm Emeralda price chart: the key dates
| Date (PT) | Board lowest ask | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 9 | ¥25,000 | First pre-release asks |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ¥24,000 | Released in Japan |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ¥17,500 | Two weeks after release |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ¥13,200 | One month after release |
| Mon, Sep 14 | ¥9,000 | Lowest single day |
| Tue, Sep 15 | ¥10,500 | Start of the flat stretch |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ¥10,500 | Still flat |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ¥10,500 | Latest |
Lowest Japan-direct ask for one factory-sealed box on the PACTCG board, in yen, before fees and shipping.
Five weeks flat at about ¥10,500
Since mid-September, the lowest ask has stayed between ¥10,000 and ¥11,300. The only dip below that was a single day at ¥9,000 on Sep 14.
A flat stretch like this doesn't mean the price can't move again, so check the live board before you buy.
M6EN: Delta Reign (DLR) · reportedStorm EmeraldaストームエメラルダReleased Jul 31, 2026 · 116 cards¥10,300–¥25,900 PACTCG board, 11 Japan-direct asks · Oct 21, 2026TCGplayer market (US resale) $93.17 · Oct 20, 2026See prices
TCGplayer is still falling, so the gap is narrowing
The TCGplayer market price for the Japanese box was $93.171 as of Oct 15, 2026, and it has kept sliding while the board held steady. Here's today's gap between the lowest Japan-direct ask and TCGplayer:
Price gap
Storm Emeralda (M6) booster box
Japan-direct, lowest ask
$65.99
≈ ￥10,300
TCGplayer market (US resale)
$93.99
≈ ￥14,700
Market price on TCGplayer, not a seller ask
Save $28.00 · before fees & shipping
Shop this boxThe gap is before fees, shipping and any import duty. Compare every seller on the Storm Emeralda price board.
Still well above the ¥6,000 suggested retail
Each pack has a ¥200 suggested retail price, and a box holds 30 packs, so a box works out to ¥6,000. Today's lowest ask is about 1.75 times that.
The cards behind the price
Card Spotlight · Top 5
Top 5 Storm Emeralda cards
- 4Mega Rayquaza ex095/076 · Super Rare
$26.74
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026 - 5Zinnia's Trust112/076 · Special Art Rare
$21.36
TCGplayer market · Oct 20, 2026
The Mega Rayquaza ex Mega Ultra Rare 113/076 is worth several boxes on its own, and the Mega Rayquaza ex Special Art Rare 110/076 is a clear second. Raikou ex, the Mega Rayquaza ex Super Rare and Zinnia's Trust follow. No box is promised any of them.
What to watch when Delta Reign launches on Nov 6
English Delta Reign, the reported English counterpart, releases Fri, Nov 6, 2026. English presale prices are thin until the product ships, so treat them as rough.
In the two weeks after Nov 6, watch two things: whether the board's lowest ask moves off ¥10,500, and whether the TCGplayer price for the Japanese box keeps falling. Read Storm Emeralda vs Delta Reign for the full comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Storm Emeralda booster box?
As of Oct 16, 2026, the lowest Japan-direct ask on our board is ¥10,500 before fees and shipping. The TCGplayer market price for the Japanese box was $96.40 as of Oct 15, 2026.
Has the Storm Emeralda price gone down?
Yes. The board's lowest ask fell from ¥24,000 on release day, Jul 31, 2026, to ¥10,500 on Oct 16, 2026, a 56% drop. It has held between ¥10,000 and ¥11,300 since mid-September.
What is the Storm Emeralda retail price?
Each pack has a ¥200 suggested retail price and a box holds 30 packs, which works out to ¥6,000 a box. The official listing gives the pack price only.
Will Delta Reign change Storm Emeralda prices?
Nobody can say for sure. English Delta Reign releases Nov 6, 2026, so watch the board and TCGplayer in the two weeks after that date.
Why is the Japanese box cheaper than on TCGplayer?
TCGplayer prices are resale prices for boxes already imported. A Japan-direct ask is a seller's price in Japan before fees, shipping and any import duty.
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Price notes
- TCGplayer, Oct 20, 2026
Sources
- PACTCG board, Storm Emeralda daily lowest ask (as of 2026-10-16)
- TCGplayer market prices, Storm Emeralda (Japanese) (as of 2026-10-15)
Written by
Bryce Watson
Bryce runs Pacific Card Exchange and tracks Japanese sealed Pokémon prices every day for international buyers.
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