Two questions come up about this set: what’s actually in it, and which cards are worth chasing. If you’re looking for a nihil zero card list that shows every card in order, this guide links it first and then covers the chase cards.
It walks through the M3 Nihil Zero set — release date, size, and the J-Regulation format it introduces — links you straight to the full visual card list, ranks the chase-card hierarchy from the gold Mega Zygarde ex MUR down through the SAR lineup, and explains what is and isn’t published about pull rates. Market figures are the lowest asking prices on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026; more on the set’s cards is in our Nihil Zero pull rates & best cards report.
Nihil Zero (M3) is a 118-card set — 80 main-set cards plus 38 secret rares — released in Japan on January 23, 2026 as the first J-Regulation expansion. The gold Mega Zygarde ex MUR is the set’s headline card, and the SAR lineup includes Rosa’s Encouragement, Meowth ex, Mega Starmie ex, Mega Zygarde ex and Mega Clefable ex. Want the full checklist first? See the complete Nihil Zero card list →
- The M3 box on our site: the Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥8,932 (~$58) and the No Shrink variation at ¥8,375 (~$54).
- The lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 was ¥8,000 (~$52) for the shrink-wrapped box and ¥7,000 (~$45) for the no-shrink box.
- The full checklist is on our Nihil Zero card list and Munikis Zero card list pages.
- Figures added in the September 2026 update convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Nihil Zero (M3) — Set Overview
Nihil Zero is the third expansion in the Pokemon TCG MEGA series and the first set released under J-Regulation, Japan’s newest card legality format. The set is built around Mega Evolutions tied to Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with Mega Zygarde ex as the flagship card on the box art.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Set Name (JPN) | ムニキスゼロ (Munikis Zero; community English title “Nihil Zero”) |
| Set Code | M3 |
| Release Date (JPN) | January 23, 2026 |
| MSRP | ¥5,400/box (¥180/pack) |
| Lowest SNKRDUNK ask | ¥8,000 (~$52) shrink-wrapped; ¥7,000 (~$45) no shrink — September 29, 2026 |
| Packs per Box | 30 packs × 5 cards |
| Set Size | 80 main set + 38 secret rares (118 total) |
| Regulation | J-Regulation (first set) |
Market figures on this page are the lowest asking prices on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026. Our own box listing: the Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥8,932 (~$58) and the No Shrink variation at ¥8,375 (~$54).
Nihil Zero stands out for two reasons. It’s the debut of J-Regulation, a card legality format that matters for anyone building a competitive deck around it. And for collectors, it’s the set that brought the MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) rarity its second appearance: a gold-etched, full-art treatment exclusive to the MEGA series, with only one MUR per set.
The set also carries four Mega Evolution ex cards — Mega Zygarde, Mega Starmie, Mega Clefable, and Mega Skarmory — plus a Meowth ex with a Supporter-search ability.
The English-language equivalent, Mega Evolution: Perfect Order, was scheduled for March 27, 2026 — about two months after the Japanese release.
The Full Nihil Zero Card List
Before you get into rankings and rarity tiers, it helps to see the whole set laid out. Nihil Zero runs 118 cards deep — 80 numbered cards in the main set plus 38 secret rares stacked on top — and most of that depth never shows up in a top-10 ranking.
Our Nihil Zero card list page is the visual checklist for the whole set — every number, rarity tier, and card name in one scrollable reference, useful whether you’re cataloguing a personal collection, cross-checking a bulk lot, or figuring out exactly which secret rare you pulled. If you’d rather browse by card number across the wider MEGA era rather than set-by-set, our master card list hub indexes every Japanese set we track, Nihil Zero included.
Nihil Zero is also sold internationally under its literal Japanese name, Munikis Zero, on some marketplaces and community sites — if that’s the label you’ve seen, our Munikis Zero card list page covers the same 118-card checklist under that naming.
Two rarity tiers sit at the top of the set: the single MUR and the six SAR cards. Everything below that — SR, AR, and RR — fills out the rest of the checklist.
Chase Card Hierarchy: MUR, SAR & Beyond
Here’s how the set’s chase cards rank by the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 (raw cards; USD at ¥154/USD, approximate).
| Rank | Card | Rarity | Lowest SNKRDUNK ask (¥) | USD Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Zygarde ex | MUR | ¥14,000 | ~$91 |
| 2 | Rosa’s Encouragement | SAR | ¥7,777 | ~$51 |
| 3 | Meowth ex | SAR | ¥7,000 | ~$45 |
| 4 | Mega Starmie ex | SAR | ¥2,888 | ~$19 |
| 5 | Mega Zygarde ex | SAR | ¥2,499 | ~$16 |
| 6 | Mega Clefable ex | SAR | ¥2,490 | ~$16 |
The MUR and the five SARs above are the set’s headline cards; more detail is on our Nihil Zero pull rates & best cards report.
#1 Mega Zygarde ex MUR — The Gold Flagship
The gold Mega Zygarde ex is the set’s MUR (Mega Ultra Rare). The lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 was ¥14,000 (~$91) for the raw card, and the lowest PSA 10 listing shown on SNKRDUNK asked ¥37,500 (~$244).
Zygarde is the face of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and the MUR treatment is a full gold etching across the entire card surface, which is a physical presence that photos don’t capture.
#2 Rosa’s Encouragement SAR — Trainer Art
Rosa (Mei in Japanese) is the female protagonist from Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, and this SAR shows her eating a Pikachu-shaped ice cream cone. The lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 was ¥7,777 (~$51) for the raw card, and the lowest PSA 10 listing shown asked ¥34,999 (~$227).
The card has a playable side too — Rosa’s Encouragement is a Supporter that draws cards while attaching Energy.
#3 Meowth ex SAR — Supporter Search
Meowth ex’s ability searches your deck for any Supporter card once per turn. Its SAR is illustrated in a traditional maneki-neko pose. The lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 was ¥7,000 (~$45) for the raw card, and the lowest PSA 10 listing shown asked ¥12,800 (~$83).
#4–6 Quick Hits
#4 Mega Starmie ex SAR (¥2,888 / ~$19) — a cosmic illustration; the lowest PSA 10 listing shown on SNKRDUNK asked ¥5,600 (~$36).
#5 Mega Zygarde ex SAR (¥2,499 / ~$16) — the SAR version of the flagship card, same Pokemon in a different art treatment; the lowest PSA 10 listing shown asked ¥7,500 (~$49).
#6 Mega Clefable ex SAR (¥2,490 / ~$16) — the Mega form of Clefable is tied to the Z-A era; the lowest PSA 10 listing shown asked ¥5,678 (~$37).
The standard SR versions of Rosa’s Encouragement and Meowth ex, plus Yukari SAR and Poke Pad SR, are covered on the pull rates & best cards report.
Pull Rates: What Is and Isn’t Published
The Pokemon Company has not published pull rates for Nihil Zero, so any per-box odds you see quoted elsewhere are community estimates rather than official figures, and this guide does not repeat them.
What can be said qualitatively: the set has a single MUR at the top of its rarity ladder, the SAR cards sit below it, and the SR, AR and RR tiers fill out the rest of the checklist. If you want one specific chase card, buying that single is the more predictable route than opening boxes for it. For more on the set’s cards and rarity tiers, see the full pull rates & best cards report.
Should You Buy a Nihil Zero Box?
It depends on what you’re after, and the answer splits cleanly by buyer type.
For Collectors — Chase the Art, Not the MUR
Nihil Zero’s SAR lineup is genuinely strong art — Rosa’s Encouragement, Meowth ex, and Mega Starmie ex are all top-tier illustrations. The lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 for the box was ¥8,000 (~$52) shrink-wrapped and ¥7,000 (~$45) no shrink; on our site the Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥8,932 (~$58) and the No Shrink variation at ¥8,375 (~$54). A box is 30 packs of 5 cards.
Buy for the opening experience, and treat it as entertainment spending rather than a chase for the MUR. If you specifically want the MUR or the Rosa SAR, buying the single is the more direct route — check the full card list to confirm exactly which number and rarity you’re after before you order.
For Players — Two Cards to Know
Meowth ex (Supporter search) and Rosa’s Encouragement (draw plus Energy attachment) are two playable cards from the set, and both also have standard SR versions — you don’t need the SAR to play them.
For Sealed Buyers — First J-Regulation Set
If the first J-Regulation set is the reason you want it sealed, the No Shrink variation is the lower-priced of our two listed variations; both prices are linked below.
Where to Buy Nihil Zero from Japan
We ship sealed Nihil Zero boxes and singles from Tokyo. On the box listing the Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥8,932 (~$58) and the No Shrink variation at ¥8,375 (~$54).
Among the graded singles, the PSA 10 Meowth ex SAR (114/080) is sold out at the time of this update (restock requests go through Quick Order), and a PSA 10 Rosa’s Encouragement SR (107/080) at ¥7,738 (~$50). The PSA 10 Mega Zygarde ex MUR (117/080) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) and the PSA 10 Rosa’s Encouragement SAR (115/080) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) are sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through our Quick Order page, where sourcing requests for a specific card are made. Our PSA 10 collection covers graded Japanese cards across sets.
If you’re weighing Nihil Zero against other recent MEGA-era product, our Storm Emeralda (M6) pull rates & best cards guide covers the flagship set that followed it, and our Pokemon God Pack guide is useful background if you’re new to how Japanese pack odds and special-slot mechanics work in general.
The Bottom Line on Nihil Zero
Three things to take away:
- Check the card list before you chase anything. With 118 cards across the main set and secret rares, knowing exactly what number and rarity you’re after saves you from overpaying — start with the full Nihil Zero card list.
- If you want the MUR, buy the single. No pull rates are published, so opening boxes for Mega Zygarde ex MUR is a gamble; buying the card directly is the predictable route.
- Boxes reward the opening experience, not the chase. Thirty packs of five cards make Nihil Zero a fun set to open, with first-J-Regulation status adding a reason to collect it beyond the MUR.
Whether you’re here for the checklist, the chase cards, or the buying decision, the three paths below cover it:
See the Card List
- Full 118-card visual checklist
- View the Nihil Zero card list →
Order Specific Singles
- MUR, SAR, or competitive staples
- Start a Quick Order →
Go Sealed or Graded
- Booster boxes or PSA 10 slabs
- Browse PSA 10 cards →
View the complete Nihil Zero card list →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the full Nihil Zero card list?
Our Nihil Zero card list page is the complete visual checklist for all 118 cards — the 80-card main set plus 38 secret rares. It’s also available under the set’s literal Japanese name on our Munikis Zero card list page, and indexed alongside every other Japanese set on our master card list hub.
What are the pull rates for Nihil Zero?
The Pokemon Company has not published pull rates for Nihil Zero. The set has a single MUR (Mega Zygarde ex) at the top of its rarity ladder, and any per-box odds quoted elsewhere are community estimates, not official figures.
Which Nihil Zero card carries the highest asking price?
The lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 was ¥14,000 (~$91) for the Mega Zygarde ex MUR, the highest among the chase cards in this guide. Rosa’s Encouragement SAR was ¥7,777 (~$51) and Meowth ex SAR ¥7,000 (~$45) on the same date.
Is a Nihil Zero booster box worth buying?
It depends on your goal. Collectors who enjoy opening packs get 30 packs of 5 cards; the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 was ¥8,000 (~$52) shrink-wrapped and ¥7,000 (~$45) no shrink. Players chasing specific competitive cards like Meowth ex are better off buying singles. On our site the Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥8,932 (~$58).
How many cards are in the Nihil Zero set?
118 total — 80 cards in the main numbered set plus 38 secret rares. See the full breakdown on the Nihil Zero card list.
When was the English version of Nihil Zero scheduled to release?
The English-language equivalent is called Mega Evolution: Perfect Order, which was scheduled for release on March 27, 2026 — approximately two months after the Japanese release. The English set incorporates cards from Nihil Zero along with cards from other Japanese sets.
What is a MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) card?
MUR stands for Mega Ultra Rare, a rarity tier introduced in the Pokemon TCG MEGA series. MUR cards feature a full gold-etched finish covering the entire card surface, and only one MUR exists per set. The Nihil Zero MUR is Mega Zygarde ex.
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