SECURE YOUR SPOT: Beginning on Sept. 3, preorders for the first expansion of the new Pokémon TCG series, Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames, will be available, officially launching on Nov. 14 alongside Elite Trainer Boxes, a booster box, booster bundle, and an Ultra-Premium Collection.
Phantasmal Flames is the newest mainline English Pokémon TCG collection, set to release on Nov. 14, 2025. This set features Mega Charizard X ex and marks the second introduction of Mega Evolution in this series.
Key Phantasmal Flames cards
With approximately 90 primary-set cards, excluding secret rares, this represents the smallest English set in almost ten years. Including secret rares, the overall count is around 130 cards — still more streamlined than many recent expansions. This makes it a favorable release for collectors while still catering to competitive players.
Five Special Illustration Rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
Six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
Four Pokémon ex
12 Illustration Rare Pokémon
17 Ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Trainer, and Energy Cards
Product offerings
Here’s what to expect on the launch day:
Booster Box — 36 packs, MSRP approximately $129.99
Booster Packs — MSRP $4.49 each
Booster Bundle (6 packs) — MSRP $26.94
Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — Comes with 9 packs, a Charcadet promo, dice, sleeves, and storage box. MSRP $49.99
Ultra-Premium Collection (UPC) — Includes an exclusive Mega Charizard X ex promo and premium accessories. MSRP $119.99
Mega Gengar ex & Mega Diancie ex decks — Launching slightly earlier on Oct. 24, MSRP $14.99–$19.99
Where to purchase Pokémon cards in 2025 — prevent overpayment or missing the latest sets
Phantasmal Flames Best Buy preorders
Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company
Best Buy usually lists sealed Pokémon TCG product preorders 24-48 hours after it goes live at Pokémon Center. Initial signs indicate that listings are being readied in the backend.
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