Canari SAR in M2a: What the Special Art Rare Slot Means

Updated November 11, 2026

The Canari SAR is the Special Art Rare print of the Supporter Canari in the Japanese High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” (M2a), and we list it as number 248/193 in a PSA 10 listing. This guide explains what the SAR slot is in M2a, what the card does, and how to buy a copy.

What is the Canari SAR card in M2a?

The Canari SAR is a Supporter card from M2a, printed in the SAR (Special Art Rare) rarity. The official M2a page names AR (Art Rare) and SAR as highlights of the set, next to a new rarity called MA (Mega Attack Rare).

M2a is a High Class Pack, not a standard expansion. Each pack holds 10 cards, and the cards are inserted at random. The official card list on the product page runs from 001 to 193. Our Canari SAR listings carry the number 248/193, which is a number above the end of that 001 to 193 list.

This article is about the Japanese edition. The names and numbers here come from the Japanese release, so if you are comparing against an English-language set, use the set code and number rather than the card name alone.

What does the SAR slot mean in the MEGA Dream ex pack?

The SAR slot is the Special Art Rare tier of M2a, one of the rarities the official page highlights for this High Class Pack. The Canari card in this guide is a SAR print, so it belongs to that tier.

The official M2a page lists these rarity names:

• MA (Mega Attack Rare): a new rarity that shows special art of Mega Evolution Pokémon using powerful attacks. The page gives Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex as examples.
• AR (Art Rare): named as a highlight of the set.
• SAR (Special Art Rare): named as a highlight of the set, and the rarity of the Canari card in this guide.

The page also mentions mirror-style cards with energy symbols and Poké Ball designs, new Mega Evolution ex cards such as Mega Dragalge ex, Mega Manectric ex and Mega Abomasnow ex, and reprints of cards that were strong in past events.

For a collector, the useful point is that rarity and number identify the card. When you shop for Canari, the SAR tag and the 248/193 number on the listing tell you which print you are looking at. This guide gives no numbers for how often a SAR appears in a pack.

What does the Canari Supporter card do?

Canari lets you discard 1 card from your hand and then search your deck for up to 4 Pokémon, show them to your opponent and add them to your hand. After that you shuffle your deck.

The official card database lists the effect on the 170/193 print of Canari in M2a, illustrated by Naoki Saito. The card text reads, in summary:

• You can play this card only if you discard 1 card from your hand.
• Choose up to 4 Pokémon from your deck, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck.
• You can play 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Source: Pokémon Card Game official card search, Canari 170/193.

The official M2a page also describes Canari as a Supporter that pairs with Mega Manectric ex. With the Ability “Electric Dynamo” on the partner Pokémon named on that page, the Energy you discard can be attached to a Benched Pokémon. That pairing is the page’s own description (M2a page).

Two points matter for a buyer. First, the cost is a discard, so the card trades one card in hand for up to four Pokémon from the deck. Second, a Supporter is limited to one per turn, so Canari competes with your other Supporters for that slot. If you plan to play the card, read the text printed on your physical copy.

Why does Canari have two numbers, 170/193 and 248/193?

Canari has two numbers because the official database page shows the 170/193 print, while our PSA 10 listings are the SAR print numbered 248/193.

The card text we quote comes from the 170/193 page. That page does not show the 248/193 print, so the link between the two rests on the card name, the set and the rarity named on our listings.

In practice, read the number on the slab label before you compare a card with any list, and keep the set code M2a and the number 248/193 together with the card name when you look it up. If you want a longer walk through this Supporter, our Canari Supporter Card Guide covers the MEGA Dream ex Special Art Rare in more depth.

Which Canari SAR PSA 10 listings do we have?

We have two PSA 10 Canari SAR listings in stock, both for M2a 248/193. They share the card name, number and rarity, and each has its own product page.

Both product pages describe the card as graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint) and as a Pokémon Trading Card Game card. The grade comes from Professional Sports Authenticator, and the listing text says it is awarded to cards in flawless, gem mint condition.

Both pages also carry the same note: the PSA case may have minor scratches or marks on its surface. Look at the listing photos before you order.

Our shipping policy adds one caution for graded cards. PSA cards can also be sold through our other sales channels, so an item shown online may already be sold before our team locks the allocation for your order. Once your payment has cleared, we secure the PSA card matching your order, even if additional sourcing is required, and dispatch may take longer in that case. We provide status updates whenever the schedule changes (shipping policy).

How should I check a PSA 10 Canari SAR before ordering?

Check four things before you order: the card name, the set code M2a, the number 248/193 and the grade on the label. These four match the listing title, so any mismatch is easy to spot.

The case note is worth reading twice. Our product pages state it in plain words, so a light mark on the slab is something the listing already tells you to expect. If a flawless case matters to you for display, treat the listing photos as your guide.

The two listings have separate product pages with the same title. Open both, compare the photos, and choose the copy whose case you prefer. We do not describe differences between them beyond what each page shows.

How does the Canari SAR compare with other M2a cards?

Canari SAR is a Supporter, while the Mega Evolution ex cards are the Pokémon the official page uses to show off the set. The M2a page lists Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex as examples of MA cards, and names Mega Dragalge ex, Mega Manectric ex and Mega Abomasnow ex among the new Mega Evolution ex cards.

That gives collectors two ways to approach M2a. One is by character, where the artwork of a Mega Evolution Pokémon is the draw. The other is by role, where a Supporter such as Canari is part of a playable deck as well as a collectible. The Canari SAR belongs to the second group.

If you collect the set by character, we have separate guides: Mega Dragonite ex Mega Dream and Pikachu ex Mega Dream. This page stays on Canari.

Where does M2a sit between Inferno X and Nihil Zero?

M2a came out on November 28, 2025, after Inferno X (M2) and before Nihil Zero (M3). Inferno X was released on September 26, 2025, as a 5-card pack at 180 yen including tax (official M2 page).

Nihil Zero (M3), which the official page writes as “Munikis Zero”, was released on January 23, 2026, together with the Special Card Set Mega Gallade ex. Its expansion pack holds 5 cards at 180 yen including tax (official M3 page). The High Class Pack M2a is different: 10 kartu per pack at 550 yen.

The table shows why M2a reads differently from its neighbours. Its pack has twice the cards of the two standard expansions beside it, and its page highlights special rarities such as AR and SAR. For the standard sets on either side, see our guides: Inferno X release date and pre-order guide and Buy Nihil Zero (M3) from Japan.

Is SAR a rarity used in other Japanese sets too?

Yes, SAR is a rarity used across several Japanese sets, so the name alone does not identify a card. The official page for Pokémon Card 151 (sv2a), released June 16, 2023, also highlights AR, SAR and SR cards (official sv2a page).

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The rarity name is shared, but each SAR belongs to its own set and number. Pokémon Card 151 was a 7-card booster pack at 290 yen including tax, so it also differs from M2a in size and price. When you look for Canari, keep the M2a code and the 248/193 number with the name, and do not assume a SAR from another set is the same product.

For the older set, see our SV2A guide.

How do I buy and ship a Canari SAR from Japan?

Pick one of the two PSA 10 product pages, pay in Japanese yen, and choose FedEx Standard or Expedited shipping at checkout. Shipping cost is calculated automatically from your delivery address.

Source: shipping policy. Delivery dates shown on our site, at checkout or in carrier tools are estimates. After handoff to FedEx, customs inspections and carrier events can delay delivery, and these are outside our control.

Check your address before you pay. While an order is paid and its shipment has not yet been scheduled, you can update the shipping address yourself from My Account, under Orders. The destination country cannot be changed.

For payment, all charges are in yen. You can pay by Wise bank transfer, PayPal, or credit and debit card through PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB, depending on what PayPal offers you). A 5% payment processing fee applies to PayPal and card payments, while Wise bank transfer carries no processing fee. Any gap between the yen amount and your statement comes from exchange rates and fees set by your payment provider (payment methods).

If you pay by Wise, the deadline depends on whether you upload a screenshot of the transfer. Without a screenshot, an order is cancelled automatically if payment has not arrived within 12 hours. With a screenshot, you upload it within 5 days, and your order price is held for a total of 10 days. The screenshot option needs an account and is not available at guest checkout.

What happens if my Canari SAR order is delayed or the address is wrong?

If dispatch is delayed, we contact you by email as soon as practical with the revised estimate. For significant delays before handoff to FedEx, we may offer the option to wait or to cancel the order with a full refund.

The shipping policy names several causes of delay: supplier allocation changes, inventory arriving later than expected, and a unit reserved for your order failing quality inspection. For PSA graded cards there is one more: the item may sell through another channel before we lock the allocation for your order.

After handoff to FedEx, timing belongs to the carrier and the destination-country authorities. The policy says transit delays of this kind are outside our control and do not by themselves create a right to cancel or refund after dispatch.

The address rules are strict, so check them early:

• While the order is paid and the shipment has not been scheduled, you can change the shipping address yourself in My Account under Orders.
• The destination country, the carrier, the shipping method and the FedEx service level cannot be changed that way.
• If shipping to the new address costs more, you pay the difference before dispatch and the order is held until it is settled. If it costs less, the shipping charge is not recalculated and no refund is made.
• Once the shipment is scheduled, the self-service change closes. We may consider only a minor correction that leaves all shipping conditions unchanged, and a correction is possible only if the shipment has not been handed to FedEx.

You can follow your order in your customer account, and once it is dispatched you can see the tracking number and FedEx’s latest delivery estimate there or in the shipping confirmation email (shipping policy).

Can I use PayPal Pay Later or a card for a Canari SAR?

You can pay by card through PayPal, and PayPal may show a Pay Later button at checkout where it is available. Pay Later is offered and operated by PayPal, not by Samurai Sword Tokyo, and availability is not guaranteed.

For cards, use the black Debit or Credit Card button. The card form opens in PayPal’s own secure window, and we never see or store your card number, expiry date or security code. A PayPal account is usually not required for a card payment, though PayPal may occasionally ask you to sign in or create one. Your card issuer may apply 3-D Secure authentication, such as a one-time code or a confirmation in your banking app.

The payment page lists these interest-free Pay Later options seen at our checkout:

In other countries PayPal may show a different option on different terms. Whichever option appears, the terms PayPal displays in its own window are the ones that apply (payment methods).

If you pay by SWIFT through Wise, a receiving fee of JPY 611 is deducted before the funds reach us, so add JPY 611 to your order total. The page also asks you to select the OUR charge option so that correspondent bank fees are covered on your side. Enter the payment reference SST-{order number} exactly as issued.

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