Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames: Complete Guide and Chase Cards
Complete guide to Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames. Mega Charizard X ex chase card breakdown, real market prices, pull rates, grading advice, and set overview.
- Set
- Phantasmal Flames
- Released
- November 14, 2025
- Total cards
- 130
- Printed
- 94
What you need to know
Phantasmal Flames released November 14, 2025 and immediately became the highest-EV Mega Evolution set of the year. Reason: Mega Charizard X ex. The set's Special Illustration Rare Charizard clears $600 raw and shows no sign of slowing. Below is the full chase list with current prices from real eBay sales and honest advice on whether to grade or sell raw.
Mega Charizard X anchors the second Mega Evolution set
Phantasmal Flames is the second expansion in the Mega Evolution Series and the first Charizard-headlining set of the Mega era. Mega Charizard X ex appears across three prints: the numbered ultra rare, the alt-art Special Illustration Rare, and the top-of-set Mega Hyper Rare. All three carry the Mega ex three-Prize rule. The set leans Fire and Darkness type, with Mega Lopunny ex, Mega Sharpedo ex, and Rotom ex filling out the secondary chase tier.
The chase cards of Phantasmal Flames
Live market prices from real eBay sales. Updated hourly. Tap any card for the full graded price ladder and recent sales.
Mega Charizard X ex#125 · Special Illustration Rare$699.74rawMega Charizard X ex SIR is the anchor of the entire Mega Evolution block right now. Clears $600 to $700 raw consistently. PSA 10 sold prices push toward $2,000. If centering is anywhere close to 55/45, grading is the correct move.
Mega Charizard X ex#130 · Mega Hyper Rare$267.01rawGold-treatment Mega Charizard X ex. Second-highest print. Around $300 raw. PSA 10 potential is high but hyper rares show print lines that can drop the grade to a 9. Loupe every copy before submitting.
Mega Charizard X ex#109 · Ultra Rare$26.71rawThe regular numbered Mega Charizard X ex. At $25 to $30 raw this is the accessible chase card. Great sleeved-binder centerpiece. Not worth grading unless you pull one from an early print with 50/50 centering.
Mega Lopunny ex#128 · Special Illustration Rare$15.18rawMega Lopunny ex SIR. Around $18 raw. Solid art but the price never launched. Buy at retail, hold for the long tail.
Mega Sharpedo ex#127 · Special Illustration Rare$19.48rawMega Sharpedo ex SIR. Around $20 raw. Same story as Lopunny. Nice art, low buzz, priced below its printing scarcity.
Rotom ex#126 · Special Illustration Rare$18.16rawRotom ex SIR. Around $20 raw. Not a Mega, but the illustration is one of the most-shared from the set. Watch for a possible bump if it gets tournament play.
Pull rates and box math
Estimates based on public pull rate data and community reports.
- Mega Charizard X ex SIR pulls at roughly 1 in 180 packs. Around 1 in 5 booster boxes get one.
- Mega Hyper Rare (any Pokemon) is about 1 in 220 packs. Do not expect one per box.
- Ultra rares including the regular Mega Charizard X ex pull around 1 in 30 packs. Booster boxes reliably yield 4 to 6.
- Sealed booster boxes have appreciated by roughly 20 percent since release. Sealed product is currently outperforming most opened chase cards.
- Elite Trainer Boxes offer better guaranteed-hit odds than raw boosters, at a higher price per pack.
Should you grade the chase cards?
Grade-or-sell recommendations by card, based on current PSA 10 sold prices.
- Mega Charizard X ex SIR (#125): grade every clean Near Mint copy. PSA 10 sells for 2.5 to 3 times raw. Center-check the art panel before sending.
- Mega Charizard X ex MHR (#130): grade only if centering is 55/45 or better. Hyper rares often print with edge whitening that costs the 10.
- Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Rare (#109): sell raw. Grading fee eats the gap.
- Everything else: sell raw or hold sealed. The Lopunny, Sharpedo, and Rotom chase cards do not have PSA 10 headroom to justify $25 fees yet.
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Frequently asked about Phantasmal Flames
When did Phantasmal Flames release?
November 14, 2025 in English. It is the second expansion in the Mega Evolution Series, following the base Mega Evolution set from September 2025.What are the chase cards in Phantasmal Flames?
Mega Charizard X ex Special Illustration Rare (#125), Mega Hyper Rare (#130), and Ultra Rare (#109) are the top three by market. Mega Lopunny ex SIR (#128), Mega Sharpedo ex SIR (#127), and Rotom ex SIR (#126) round out the top six.How much is Mega Charizard X ex worth?
The Special Illustration Rare (#125) sells for around $600 to $700 raw and $1,500 to $2,000 as a PSA 10. The Mega Hyper Rare (#130) sells for around $300 raw and $700 to $1,000 as a PSA 10. The regular ex (#109) sells for $25 to $30.Should I open Phantasmal Flames booster boxes now?
If you are collecting for chase cards, opening is fine but you have a low probability of hitting the Mega Charizard X ex SIR (roughly 1 in 5 boxes). If you are investing, sealed booster boxes have appreciated 20 percent since release and are the safer bet.How many cards are in Phantasmal Flames?
130 total. 94 in the printed base set and 36 in the secret rare tier.
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