MARKET VALUE: As of November 14th, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is listed at $79.95 on Amazon, which aligns with the market value in comparison to TCGplayer.
Need your Mega Evolution fix? Phantasmal Flames releases today, but I’m still on the hunt for that Mega Lucario SIR treasure, and Amazon has just made it a bit simpler to pursue. Currently, Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Boxes reflect market value compared to TCGplayer.
During the X and Y period of Pokémon TCG, Mega Evolution mechanics were quite absurd. Every EX card from that era was a basic Pokémon, eliminating the need for evolution; just Mega Evolution and Spirit Link cards facilitated quicker play. This effectively altered the TCG landscape for many, with strategy and deck creation boiling down to who could acquire the top Mega Evolution defeating cards.
Except for Pokémon like Absol, which would inherently possess a basic ex card, Mega Evolution necessitates the standard and uncommon evolution lines to utilize Mega Evolved Pokémon this time, bypassing the usual ex stage and jumping straight to Mega Evolution. It integrates smoothly, allowing for impactful moves without skewing gameplay into an unbalanced scenario.
The Promo Illustration Rare Alakazam is included in the Gardevoir variant, while the Mega Lucario ETB showcases a Promo Illustration Rare Riolu accompanied by themed card sleeves, dice, card dividers, eight booster packs, and a neat box for storing your bulk cards.
Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards
We are observing Mega Evolution establishing a new baseline value-wise for individual cards, partly due to the set’s availability. If you’re on the lookout for the big players of the new Pokémon TCG era, you will probably save money by purchasing the desired card directly rather than opening countless booster packs. Below are the top five Mega Evolution case cards along with information on where to buy and current market values:
Mega Lucario ex – 188/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $488
Market price: $496.44
Most recent sale: $495Mega Gardevoir ex – 187/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $365
Market price: $408.31
Most recent sale: $350Mega Lucario ex – 179/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $224.85
Market price: $222.45
Most recent sale: $222.95Mega Gardevoir ex – 178/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $245
Market price: $220.31
Most recent sale: $205Mega Venusaur ex – 177/132
Near Mint Holofoil: $185.15
Market price: $166.71
Most recent sale: $135