Pokémon Phantasmal Flames set guide from Card Chase

Pokémon Phantasmal Flames

Pokémon Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames released on November 14, 2025, as the second main set of the Mega Evolution series. Its 130 cards include 6 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, led by Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gengar ex, Mega Heracross ex and Mega Lopunny ex. Booster boxes have 36 packs ($161.64 MSRP), Elite Trainer Boxes have 9 ($49.99) and Booster Bundles have 6 ($26.94). The top chases are the Special Illustration Rare Mega Charizard X ex and the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Charizard X ex.

Nov 14, 2025Release date
130Total cards
6Mega Evolution ex
5Special Illustration Rares
$49.99Elite Trainer Box MSRP

Every Phantasmal Flames Product, Compared

ProductPacksExtrasMSRP
Booster Display Box36None$161.64
Elite Trainer Box9Charcadet promo, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy, dice$49.99
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box11Two Charcadet promos (one stamped)$59.99
Booster Bundle6None$26.94
Build & Battle Box440-card ready-to-play deck$21.99
3-Pack Blister3Promo card$13.99
Booster Pack or Sleeved Booster1None$4.49
Everything above released on November 14, 2025. Build & Battle Boxes were first sold at prerelease events. MSRPs are The Pokémon Company’s suggested prices at release. Out-of-print sets usually sell above MSRP.

Card Chase Math: Which Phantasmal Flames Product Is the Best Value?

Cost per pack at MSRP

Lower is better.

Box
$4.49
Bundle
$4.49
Pack
$4.49
Blister
$4.66
PC ETB
$5.45
B&B
$5.50
ETB
$5.55
What the math says: The booster box, Booster Bundle and single packs all cost $4.49 a pack at MSRP, so the Booster Bundle is the easiest way to rip without buying a full box. The Elite Trainer Box costs about $1 more per pack but adds a Charcadet promo and deck supplies. The Build & Battle Box is the pick for new players, since it comes with a ready-to-play deck.

What’s in a Phantasmal Flames Booster Pack?

10 cards

Every pack has 10 cards from the set, plus a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

1 rare or better

Each pack has at least one rare, which can be a Mega ex, an Ultra Rare or better.

Reverse holo slots

Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares turn up in the reverse holo slots.

Mega Hyper Rare

The rarest pull in the set: a Mega Hyper Rare Mega Charizard X ex.

Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in Phantasmal Flames

Mega Charizard X ex Mega Gengar ex Mega Heracross ex Mega Lopunny ex Mega Diancie ex Mega Sharpedo ex

Phantasmal Flames Rarities

Reverse holoCommons, uncommons and raresEvery pack
Double Rare (Pokémon ex)10 cards, 6 MegaCommon hit
Illustration Rare13 cardsChase
Ultra Rare17 cardsChase
Special Illustration Rare5 cardsBig chase
Mega Hyper RareMega Charizard X exTop chase

Top Chases in Phantasmal Flames

Mega Charizard X ex (125/094)

The Special Illustration Rare Mega Charizard X ex is the set’s top card.

Mega Charizard X ex (130/094)

The Mega Hyper Rare version, the rarest card in the set.

Dawn (129/094)

A Special Illustration Rare Supporter.

Mega Sharpedo ex (127/094) and Rotom ex (126/094)

Two more Special Illustration Rares.

Mega Lopunny ex

One of the set’s headline Mega ex, with a Special Illustration Rare version.

Meowth and Piplup

Two of the most popular Illustration Rares.

Is Phantasmal Flames Good for Kids?

Great for kids

Build & Battle Box

A ready-to-play deck and four packs. The best way for kids to learn the game.

Great for kids

Elite Trainer Box

Nine packs, a promo and everything needed to play.

Great for kids

3-Pack Blisters

Cheap and comes with a promo card.

Maybe

Booster Box

36 packs is a big spend, but a fun family rip.

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We carry the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box on the truck. Find us at card shows, community events and food truck festivals around Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus.

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Pokémon Phantasmal Flames FAQ

When did Pokémon Phantasmal Flames come out?

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames released on November 14, 2025, with prerelease events starting November 1.

How many cards are in Phantasmal Flames?

130 cards: 94 main set cards plus 36 secret rares, with 6 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, 4 other Pokémon ex, 13 Illustration Rares, 17 Ultra Rares and 5 Special Illustration Rares.

What is the best card in Phantasmal Flames?

The Special Illustration Rare Mega Charizard X ex (125/094) is the top chase, followed by the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Charizard X ex (130/094).

How much is a Phantasmal Flames booster box?

The 36-pack Booster Display Box has an MSRP of $161.64. The Elite Trainer Box is $49.99 and the Booster Bundle is $26.94.

What is in a Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box?

9 booster packs, a full-art foil Charcadet promo, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice, a coin-flip die, a player’s guide, a collector’s box with dividers and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

Where can I buy Phantasmal Flames near Cincinnati?

The Card Chase truck carries Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Boxes at events across Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus. Check our events calendar for the next stop.

Last updated October 20, 2026. Set and product details come from The Pokémon Company’s announced product information. MSRPs are The Pokémon Company’s suggested prices at release. Out-of-print sets usually sell above MSRP.

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