Pepper's Mabostiff ex

pop

Special/secret art numbered beyond the set total in a JP expansion makes this genuinely hard to pull, with low per-box hit rates.

demand

Pepper is a beloved Paldea character and Mabostiff carries strong narrative weight from the SV storyline, driving solid collector demand.

artist

High-rarity special-art cards in JP sets typically feature polished, cinematic illustration styles that draw alt-art collectors, adding meaningful desirability.

catalyst

Moderate momentum — Pepper/Mabostiff nostalgia is steady but the hype window for this specific set has cooled from its initial release peak.