Phantasmal Flames
About Phantasmal Flames (ME02)
Phantasmal Flames is the second expansion in the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series, released on 14 November 2025. Building on the Mega Evolution era's return, this set centres on ghostly and spectral Pokémon alongside powerful Mega Evolutions — giving it a distinct dark-purple aesthetic that stands out on the shelf. With 94 cards in the standard set and 130 cards total including Secret Rares, it is one of the most pull-dense sets released in 2025.
Set Details
- Set Code: ME02 (ME 2)
- Series: Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series
- Release Date: 14 November 2025
- Card Count: 94 cards (standard) / 130 cards total including Secret Rares
- Booster Pack Contents: 10 cards + 1 Basic Energy + 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card
- Elite Trainer Box: 9 booster packs + accessories
What's Available at Grailborne
Our Phantasmal Flames inventory includes the full range of sealed product formats:
- Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — 9 booster packs, card sleeves, energy cards, and a collector's box
- Booster Box — 36 booster packs (18-pack half-boxes also available)
- Booster Bundle — 6-pack bundle, ideal for casual pulling
- Build & Battle Box — 40-card ready-to-play deck plus 4 booster packs
- Booster Packs — individual packs for targeted pulls
All products are 100% authentic, factory sealed, and shipped from Australia. Stock levels update in real time — if it shows available, it's in our warehouse.
Chase Cards & Key Cards
Phantasmal Flames has a concentrated hit structure. The cards driving collector demand are:
- Mega Charizard X ex — 125/94 (Special Illustration Rare) — The premier chase card of the set. This SIR features full-bleed artwork and is numbered beyond the standard 94-card set. Raw copies have traded above AUD $700 and PSA 10 slabs above AUD $3,000+, making it one of the most valuable English-language Pokémon cards released in 2025.
- Mega Charizard X ex — 013/94 (Double Rare / ex) — The standard ex version; widely pulled but still sought after for competitive play and base collections.
- Mega Gengar ex — Fan-favourite ghost-type that aligns with the set's phantom theme; strong secondary-market demand.
- Mega Sharpedo ex — SIR — High-value Special Illustration Rare featuring dramatic ocean artwork.
- Mega Lopunny ex — SIR — Illustration Rare with character artwork; popular in the collector community.
- Mega Heracross ex — Notable pull for competitive and collector audiences.
- Mega Charizard X ex Hyper Rare (Gold) — Gold textured treatment; top-tier pull rarity, significant market premium over the SIR.
Collector Notes
Phantasmal Flames sits at the intersection of two strong collector drivers: the Mega Evolution comeback and Charizard demand. The Mega Evolution Series reintroduced Mega Pokémon to the modern card game for the first time since the original XY era — immediately attracting both nostalgic collectors and investors.
The Mega Charizard X ex SIR (125/94) is the standout investment piece. Charizard SIRs in prior sets (such as Prismatic Evolutions) have historically held value well above box-break cost. Phantasmal Flames adds ghost-type scarcity to Charizard demand: Mega Gengar ex and Mega Sharpedo ex SIR provide alternative targets for collectors who miss the headliner. The set's foiling uses standard and reverse holo patterns without Poké Ball or Master Ball treatment, keeping hit distribution more predictable than earlier 2025 sets.
For investors, sealed Booster Boxes and ETBs from the Mega Evolution Series have followed the pattern of prior English-language Scarlet & Violet era sets — short initial print runs before retailer allocations normalise. Grading the Mega Charizard X ex SIR is strongly recommended if pulled in gem mint condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many packs are in a Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box?
A: Each Phantasmal Flames ETB contains 9 booster packs, along with card sleeves, dice, condition markers, Basic Energy cards, and a collector's storage box.
Q: What is the pull rate for the Mega Charizard X ex SIR (125/94)?
A: Exact pull rates are not published by The Pokémon Company. Community opening data suggests roughly 1 SIR per 3–4 booster boxes on average. As with all set SIRs, individual results vary significantly.
Q: Is the Phantasmal Flames Mega Charizard X ex the same card as the XY-era Mega Charizard X?
A: No — they are separate cards from different eras. The 2025 ME02 Phantasmal Flames version uses the modern ex mechanic and new artwork. The original XY Mega Charizard X dates from 2014. Both are collectible but are not interchangeable for competitive play or grading registry sets.
Q: Are Phantasmal Flames products available for shipping across Australia?
A: Yes. Grailborne ships all sealed Pokémon TCG products Australia-wide. Orders are dispatched from our Australian warehouse with tracked shipping. See our shipping policy for current delivery timeframes.
Q: What is the difference between a Booster Box and a Booster Bundle?
A: A Booster Box contains 36 packs — the standard sealed case collectors use for full-set pulls. A Booster Bundle contains 6 packs, providing a lower entry price for casual pulling or topping up a collection without committing to a full box.
Related Collections
Explore more Pokémon TCG sets and formats at Grailborne:
- Prismatic Evolutions — One of the most sought-after sets of 2025; features Eevee and all Eeveelutions with Illustration Rares and SIRs.
- Surging Sparks — Electric-themed set with Pikachu-focused SIRs and strong competitive pulls.
- All Pokémon TCG Products — Full range of sealed Pokémon TCG booster boxes, ETBs, and accessories available at Grailborne.