Card number two in a 28-card set, and one of the quietest anniversary pickups in the Japanese market right now.
The Mew from the 25th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION (s8a 002/028) exists in more than one form, and the version this guide covers is the mirror-finish parallel — the copy where the entire card face carries a reflective mirror treatment on top of a set that was already all-holofoil. It is the same Yuu Nishida artwork that English collectors know from Celebrations, printed in Japanese, in a set that was distributed by lottery, retail campaign and a later Amazon made-to-order run.
We grade-buy and ship Japanese PSA 10 singles out of Tokyo every week, so this guide works from what is actually on our shelf today: what the mirror print is, how the s8a set that produced it was structured, what a PSA 10 copy is currently listed at, and how it compares with the other graded Mew cards we stock.
The Mew Mirror s8a 002/028 is the mirror-finish parallel of the Mew from Japan’s 2021 25th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION. A PSA 10 copy is currently listed at ¥11,440 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) in our store — a fraction of what modern Mew chase cards trade at — and the set it comes from is still available as a sealed s8a booster box.
All store prices in this guide are current listings as of 30 August 2026, converted at ¥159/USD.
What the Mew Mirror 002/028 Actually Is
Mew sits at number 002/028 in the main numbering of the Japanese 25th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION (set code s8a). The artwork is by Yuu Nishida, and the card carries regulation mark E. English-side collectors will recognise it: the same Mew appeared in the Celebrations set as 011/025, a Rare Holo. The Japanese s8a print is the Japanese release of that artwork.
The “Mirror” in the product name refers to a mirror-finish parallel print of the standard 002/028. Every non-Energy card in s8a is already a holofoil card by default, so the mirror parallel is a second, distinct finish layered on the same card number — the whole face reflects like polished metal rather than carrying the standard holo pattern. It is the reason card databases count more physical cards in s8a than the 28 the main numbering suggests: Limitless, for example, indexes 37 cards for the set once parallel prints are included.
Because the mirror parallel shares its card number with the regular print, the finish itself is what you check. On a graded copy the PSA label plus the mirror surface make identification straightforward; on raw copies, tilt the card — the mirror version reflects uniformly across the entire face.
Inside the 25th Anniversary Collection (s8a)
The set behind this card released in Japan on 22 October 2021, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Pokemon TCG, which launched in Japan on 20 October 1996. The structure was unusual by Japanese standards:
- 28 main cards (001–028), every single one of them holofoil.
- 5 cards per pack, one of which is a basic Energy, at an MSRP of ¥297 per pack.
- 16 packs per box, MSRP ¥4,752.
- A separate Promo Card Pack 25th ANNIVERSARY edition (s8a-P) handed out at participating shops at a rate of one pack per four s8a packs purchased — that promo pack is where the famous 1996–2013 reprints live, covered in our s8a-P promo pack guide.
Distribution was tight from day one. Pokemon Center Online allocated boxes by lottery (applications ran 13–19 August 2021, one box per person, with winners also receiving four promo packs), and a later made-to-order run on Amazon’s Pokemon Store took orders only until 30 November 2021. Retail shops carried the set as well, but the lottery-allocated portion set the tone: this was a print run people had to apply for.
That context matters for the mirror parallel. The supply of mirror-finish cards is a subset of a set that has been closed for almost five years, and the set itself has become a collector staple — our s8a pull-rates and best-cards breakdown covers where each chase card sits.
Mirror vs Regular vs UR: the Three Mew Prints in s8a
If you are shopping for “the s8a Mew”, there are three distinct targets, and the price gaps between them are wide:
| Number | Finish | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew (regular) | 002/028 | Standard holofoil | Baseline print; every s8a card is holo |
| Mew (Mirror) | 002/028 | Mirror-finish parallel | Same number, distinct reflective finish — this guide’s card |
| Mew UR | 030/028 | Ultra Rare (secret) | Ultra Rare secret print above the main numbering above the main numbering |
The UR 030/028 is the set’s headline Mew and trades in a different bracket entirely. The mirror parallel is the middle path: a distinct parallel finish compared with the regular holo (its pull rate was never officially published), but nowhere near secret-rare money. How often mirror cards appeared per box was never officially published — fan-site estimates circulate, but we treat them as unofficial and do not price against them.
On graded copies, check that the PSA label says “Mirror” (or that the seller’s title does, as ours does). The card number alone — 002/028 — will not distinguish mirror from regular, because parallels share numbering.
What a PSA 10 Costs Today
Our PSA 10 copy of the Mew Mirror s8a 002/028 is currently listed at ¥11,440 (~$72) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), with four graded copies on hand. To put that in context, here is every graded Mew currently in our PSA 10 inventory:
| Card | Set / Number | Current listing |
|---|---|---|
| Mew Mirror (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | s8a 002/028 | ¥11,440 (~$72) |
| Mew AR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | 183/172 | ¥22,968 (~$144) |
| Mew ex UR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | 208/165 | ¥25,960 (~$163) |
| Mew VMAX UR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | 280/184 | ¥32,230 (~$203) |
| Mew ex SAR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | SV4a 347/190 | ¥157,960 (~$993) |
The pattern is clear: the anniversary mirror is currently listed at ¥11,440 by a comfortable margin. Half the price of the AR, a fifteenth of the Shiny Treasure SAR — yet it comes from a lottery-era anniversary set rather than a high-print modern expansion. For collectors building a graded Mew lineup, or anyone who wants a 25th-anniversary card in a PSA 10 holder without promo-pack prices, this is the entry point. Our Japanese rarity guide for graded buyers explains how these tiers map across sets.
Pulling It Yourself: the Sealed Routes
Because the mirror parallel comes from standard s8a boosters, sealed product is still a live route to this card — and s8a sealed has become a collectible in its own right.
- S8a booster box — 16 packs, currently listed at ¥74,000 (~$465). Every pack is five holo cards; the mirror parallels, the UR slots and the V lineup all come out of these boxes.
- 25th Anniversary Collection Special Set — the convenience-store bundle of 4 s8a packs, 1 promo pack and a coin (original MSRP ¥1,188), currently listed at ¥29,400 (~$185). The smallest sealed unit that can still produce this Mew.
- 25th Anniversary Golden Box — currently listed at ¥288,400 (~$1,814). Worth being precise here: the Golden Box contains the all-holo Pikachu deck, accessories and five s8a-P promo packs, not s8a boosters — so it is the anniversary centrepiece rather than a route to the mirror Mew. Our Golden Box guide breaks down its full contents.
At today’s numbers, a single PSA 10 mirror Mew costs less than a sixth of a sealed box — buying the graded card outright is the efficient path if this specific card is the goal, while the box is the play if you want the whole all-holo set experience.
Mew’s 30th Anniversary Encore
Five years on, Mew is back at the centre of an anniversary set. The MEGA-era expansion M6a “30th CELEBRATION” releases worldwide on 16 September 2026 (¥360 packs of six holo cards, 20-pack boxes at ¥7,200 MSRP), and its two flagship chase cards carry a brand-new rarity: FUR (Futuristic Rare), with artwork by YOSHIROTTEN. One of those two cards is Mew ex.
That makes the s8a mirror an interesting bookend: the 25th-anniversary Mew at double-digit dollars, and the 30th-anniversary Mew ex FUR as the new-era chase. We cover the new card in depth in our Mew ex FUR 30th Celebration card guide, and the wider set in our Pokemon 30th anniversary cards guide.
The M6a 30th CELEBRATION booster box is out of stock with us at the moment; restock requests go through Quick Order.The 20th-anniversary CP6 and 25th-anniversary s8a comparison in our 25th vs 20th anniversary sets guide shows how both matured after their windows closed.
Where to Buy the Mew Mirror from Japan
We ship Japanese PSA 10 singles and sealed product worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. For this card and its neighbours:
- The card itself — PSA10 Mew: Mirror s8a 002/028 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), currently listed at ¥11,440.
- More graded singles — browse the full PSA 10 collection, including the other four Mew prints in the table above.
- Sealed anniversary product — the Japanese sealed booster box collection carries the s8a box alongside other Japanese sets, and the wider Pokemon card collection holds the Special Set and Golden Box.
- Mixed orders — the Quick Order page is the fastest way to combine singles and sealed in one tracked shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Mirror” mean on the Mew s8a 002/028?
It denotes the mirror-finish parallel print of the standard card. Every non-Energy card in the 25th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION is holofoil by default, and the mirror parallel adds a distinct reflective finish across the whole card face while keeping the same 002/028 number.
How much is a PSA 10 Mew Mirror 002/028 worth?
Our PSA 10 copy is currently listed at ¥11,440 (about $72 at ¥159/USD), which makes it the least expensive graded Mew in our inventory — compared with ¥22,968 for the Mew AR and ¥157,960 for the Mew ex SAR.
Is the s8a Mew the same card as the Celebrations Mew 011/025?
Same artwork, different print. The Japanese s8a 002/028 by illustrator Yuu Nishida is the Japanese print; the English Celebrations set carried it as 011/025, a Rare Holo. The mirror parallel exists on the Japanese side.
What is the pull rate for mirror cards in the 25th Anniversary Collection?
No official pull rate was ever published. Fan-site estimates exist, but they are unofficial, so we do not treat them as fact when pricing.
Can I still pull the Mew Mirror from sealed product?
Yes — it comes from standard s8a boosters, so a sealed s8a booster box (currently listed at ¥74,000) or the 4-pack Special Set (currently listed at ¥29,400) can still produce it. The Golden Box cannot: it contains promo packs, not s8a boosters.
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