Set Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Total Cards | 135+ cards (92 main set + 43 secret rares) |
| Set Type | Main Expansion • Booster Boxes Available |
| Featured Pokémon | Mega Blaziken ex (Set Mascot), Mega Houndoom ex, Mega Camerupt ex, Mega Typhlosion ex, Torchic ex |
| Card Rarities |
4 New Mega Evolution Fire Pokémon ex • Torchic ex • 28+ Trainer cards 35+ special illustration cards • Illustration Rares • Ultra Rares • Special Illustration Rares |
| Key Features | Fire-type focused set • Burn mechanic support • New Stadium cards • Enhanced ACE SPEC cards |
| Theme | Legendary Fire Pokémon and volcanic battles |
| Prerelease | November 1-10, 2025 at participating retailers |
Phantasmal Flames is the third set in the Mega Evolution era, arriving hot on the heels of Ascended Heroes and Perfect Order with a sharp focus on Fire-type Pokémon. The set's 43 secret rares make it one of the denser chase sets in the Mega Evolution series — roughly a third of the total card count sits above the main set number — which makes booster box pulls feel genuinely rewarding but also means completing the full set is a serious undertaking.
Mechanically, Phantasmal Flames leans hard into the Burn status condition, with a clutch of new Stadiums and Trainer cards designed to keep Fire-types burning opponents across multiple turns. Mega Blaziken ex is the marquee card, but the set's real talking point for collectors is something else entirely.
Collector's Log: Mega Charizard X ex is Moving
The card everyone is watching right now is Mega Charizard X ex. Its price has been climbing steadily since release and shows no signs of cooling — the combination of Charizard's perennial demand, the Mega Evolution nostalgia factor, and the X variant's distinctive black-and-blue aesthetic is proving to be a powerful market cocktail.
For anyone still trying to acquire it at a reasonable price, the window is narrowing. If you're building toward a master set or just want the headline card secured, this is one to prioritise sooner rather than later.
The rest of the Special Illustration Rares are comparatively accessible right now — Rotom ex, Mega Sharpedo ex, Mega Lopunny ex, and Dawn are all reasonably priced — but Charizard has a way of pulling everything else up with it over time. Worth noting too that this set has two distinct Mega Charizard X ex SIRs (125/094 and 130/094 are different artworks), meaning completionists need both.
Special Illustration Rares
Phantasmal Flames contains 6 Special Illustration Rares. Ordered by card number:
| Image | Card | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mega Charizard X ex 125/094 · Special Illustration Rare |
The set's headline chase card. Price is actively climbing — Charizard demand combined with Mega Evolution nostalgia and the X variant's iconic black-and-blue design is driving significant market interest. Prioritise this one. |
|
Rotom ex 126/094 · Special Illustration Rare |
A fan-favourite Pokémon making a strong impression in the Mega Evolution era. Rotom's versatility and broad appeal keep it in demand with both collectors and players. |
|
Mega Sharpedo ex 127/094 · Special Illustration Rare |
Dark/Water typing gives Mega Sharpedo a distinctive visual identity. Its aggressive design translates well to full-art treatment and it's proven more popular at market than expected. |
|
Mega Lopunny ex 128/094 · Special Illustration Rare |
Normal/Fighting typing with elegant artwork. Mega Lopunny has a loyal following and the SIR treatment showcases it beautifully — a sleeper pick for long-term value. |
|
Dawn 129/094 · Special Illustration Rare |
The set's Trainer SIR. Dawn is a beloved Sinnoh character and her SIR artwork is a standout — character card collectors and Sinnoh fans alike will want this one secured. |
|
Mega Charizard X ex 130/094 · Special Illustration Rare |
The second Mega Charizard X ex SIR — a different artwork to 125/094. Having two distinct SIR treatments of the same card in one set is rare and fuels demand for both. If Charizard X is your target, you need both. |
| Image | Product | Contents | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
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Elite Trainer Box | 9 booster packs • Torchic promo card (Illustration Rare style) • 65 card sleeves • 45 Energy cards • Damage counters & dice | Nov 14, 2025 |
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Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box | 11 booster packs • Torchic promo w/ PC logo • 65 card sleeves • 45 Energy cards • Damage counters & dice | Nov 14, 2025 |
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1-Pack Blister | 1 booster pack • Art card | Nov 14, 2025 |
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3-Pack Blister | 3 booster packs • Cyndaquil promo card | Nov 14, 2025 |
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Battle Box | 4 booster packs • 2 promo cards • Coin & accessories | Nov 14, 2025 |
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Booster Box | 36 booster packs | Nov 14, 2025 |
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Ultra Premium Collection | 16 booster packs (8 Phantasmal Flames, 4 Mega Evolution, 2 Ascended Heroes, 2 Perfect Order) • Promo cards: Charizard ex, Mega Blaziken ex, Heatran ex • Premium playmat • Metal collector's coin • Card storage box | Dec 19, 2025 |
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Booster Bundle | 6 booster packs | Nov 14, 2025 |
Where to Buy
🇺🇸 United States
Phantasmal Flames products are available at major US retailers. Prerelease tournaments begin November 1 at local game stores.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK collectors can find Phantasmal Flames at official Pokémon retailers and major game stores.
Also check your local game stores and card shops for availability. Prerelease events run November 1-10, 2025.