Mew ★ δ
Dragon Frontiers · #101/101 · Rare Holo Star · 2006
Printings & price history
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Graded values
Grades 1–6 are estimates modeled from the raw price — PSA/CGC/BGS 7–10 and Ungraded are live tracked market values.
PSA 10 chart is building — graded values are tracked nightly, a new point appears each day.
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CardPrice Score A-TIER
A Gold Star Mew by a legendary artist, closing out the EX era — blue-chip demand meets a brutal gem rate, and that's a Tier A chase all day.
- The chase Gold Star from the final EX-era set — a Mew that closes out the run.
- Rare Holo Star pull: one-per-box-if-you're-lucky odds baked into its scarcity.
- Delta Species Mew reimagined as a Water-type, a fan-favorite oddity.
- Masakazu Fukuda art — the same hand behind some of the hobby's most coveted Pikachu.
- Notoriously tough centering and holo condition make clean gems genuinely thin.
This analysis covers every printing of Mew ★ δ — the score and live figures use our primary tracked printing, and the price panels above follow whichever printing you have selected.
Where Mew ★ δ fits in the hobby
Dragon Frontiers was the last set of the EX era, released as the curtain came down on a generation of Pokémon TCG design. It was also the last home for Gold Stars — those single-copy-per-set holofoil chase cards marked with the ★ symbol. Mew ★ δ sits at number 101, in the black-star secret-rare slot that collectors instinctively flip to first when a set drops.
The Delta Species mechanic reskinned familiar Pokémon with off-type energy, and Mew — normally Psychic — arrives here as a Water-type. That twist is half the charm. Mew has always been the elusive one in lore, the "mythical" catch, and stamping it as a Gold Star doubled down on that mystique. Pulling one from a booster was a genuine event.
Gold Stars use a distinctive cosmos-style foil across the whole card face, which looks spectacular and ages badly — surface scratches and print lines show up under any decent light. Combine that with EX-era centering that rarely cooperated, and you get a card that is common enough in circulation but stubbornly rare in true gem condition.
As the sunset card of both a set and an entire design era, Mew ★ δ carries weight beyond its artwork. It's a bookend piece — the kind collectors chase to say they own the end of something.
Market read
This is an established blue-chip within EX-era collecting, not a speculative flyer. Gold Stars as a class command serious premiums, and a Mew — one of the most collected Pokémon in the franchise — sits near the top of the desirability curve within that group. Demand is broad: set completionists, Gold Star specialists, and Mew players all want the same card.
Supply of graded copies exists in reasonable numbers, but the gem rate is punishing — clean, well-centered, scratch-free examples are the real scarcity here. That gap between "graded" and "gem" is what drives the steep premium on top-grade copies and keeps high-end demand firm even when the raw market cools.
- Mew is a perennial top-tier chase Pokémon with a fanbase that never really shrinks.
- Gold Star status — a discontinued, one-per-set rarity mechanic collectors actively hunt.
- Bookend appeal: the final Gold Star from the final EX-era set.
- Masakazu Fukuda's artist following adds a collector layer beyond the Pokémon itself.
- The wide gap between graded population and true gem count fuels top-grade premiums.
Exact figures — price, population, gem rate, grading EV — are live in the panels above and refresh nightly.
Why the art matters
Masakazu Fukuda is one of the most revered illustrators in the hobby, best known for a lineup of iconic Pikachu and mythical Pokémon cards that routinely sit among the most sought-after in the game. His work tends to feel clean, characterful, and instantly readable — the Pokémon front and center, rendered with warmth.
Here Mew floats in its signature playful pose, the Delta Species Water typing lending a cooler palette than the classic pink-Psychic Mew collectors expect. The full-face cosmos Gold Star foil wraps the whole card, giving it that unmistakable premium shimmer that defined the Gold Star line.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Mew ★ δ #101/101 worth today?
As of August 14, 2026, a raw Mew ★ δ #101/101 trades around $3,500.00, and a PSA 10 copy around $86,620.00. Prices update nightly from live market data — the chart above has the full history.
Is Mew ★ δ worth grading right now?
Yes, the math currently works: after buying a raw copy and paying ~$25 in grading fees, the expected value of grading is about $11,282.55 positive, based on live PSA 10/9 prices and this card's real gem rate.
Why is Mew ★ from Dragon Frontiers so collectible?
It combines three of the hobby's strongest draws: Mew as a top-tier chase Pokémon, the discontinued Gold Star rarity mechanic, and its status as one of the last Gold Stars ever printed. It also carries a Masakazu Fukuda illustration, which brings its own collector following. That overlap keeps demand unusually broad.
What is a Gold Star card?
Gold Stars were ultra-rare cards from the EX era, marked with a ★ next to the Pokémon's name and printed with a distinctive full-card cosmos foil. Typically only one Gold Star existed per set, making them the marquee chase pull of their time. The mechanic was retired after the EX era, which adds to their cachet.
Why is Mew a Water-type on this card?
Dragon Frontiers used the Delta Species mechanic, which reimagined familiar Pokémon with unexpected energy types. Mew, normally Psychic, appears here as a Water-type Delta Species Pokémon — hence the δ symbol. It's part of what makes this particular Mew a fun oddity for collectors.
Is this card hard to grade well?
Yes. The cosmos foil surface reveals scratches and print lines readily, and EX-era centering was inconsistent, so genuinely gem-worthy copies are scarce relative to how many have been graded. Examine centering and surface carefully before submitting.
How do I spot a fake Mew Gold Star?
Gold Stars are among the most counterfeited cards in the hobby. Check the foil pattern and texture, font weight, and the ★ placement against a verified genuine example. For higher-value purchases, buying an already-graded copy from a reputable grader removes most of the risk.
Who illustrated this card?
Masakazu Fukuda, one of the most celebrated artists in the Pokémon TCG. His portfolio includes several of the most coveted Pikachu and mythical Pokémon cards ever printed, so his name alone adds a collecting dimension for art-focused buyers.
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How much is Mew ★ δ #101/101 worth?
Right now (August 14, 2026) the going rate for an ungraded Mew ★ δ #101/101 from Dragon Frontiers is about $3,500.00.
Grading changes the math on this one: a PSA 10 is valued around $86,620.00, roughly 24.7x the raw price, while a PSA 9 sits near $13,216.08. 3,367 copies have been graded to date, and 2% of them came back a 10 — worth knowing before you pay grading fees.
Prices on this page refresh nightly from live TCGplayer market data and are cross-checked against actual sold prices, so a single inflated listing never becomes "the price". The chart above has the full history.