If you’re a Pokémon TCG collector who lives for fiery artworks, powerful EX evolutions, and high-impact chase cards, Pokémon Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames is about to become your new obsession. This set unleashes a battlefield of searing blue fire, deep shadows, and Mega power headlined by none other than Mega Charizard X ex and Mega Gengar ex.

From stunning special illustrations to ultra-rare Mega Evolution cards, Phantasmal Flames brings back that electrifying feeling of opening a pack and knowing something massive could be waiting inside. Let’s dive into the cards collectors should keep their eyes wide open for:

A Set Fueled by Mega Evolution Power

This expansion turns the spotlight on some of the most iconic Mega Pokémon in the franchise. The artwork and card design lean heavily into themes of intensity, contrast, and battle energy, from Charizard’s blue flames to Gengar’s icy shadows.

Set Highlights at a Glance

• 120+ total cards

• More brand-new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex

• 6 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex

• 4 standard Pokémon ex

• 10 Trainer cards

• 13 Illustration Rare Pokémon

• 17 Ultra Rare cards (Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Trainer, & Energy)

• 5 Special Illustration Rares (featuring Mega Pokémon ex & Supporter cards)

• 15+ Pokémon & Trainer cards with special illustrations

For collectors, that means a ton of hit potential, from textured artworks to chase-level Mega EXs.

Top Chase Cards

Here are the biggest cards you’ll want to hunt for in Phantasmal Flames:

Mega Charizard X ex

Mega Gengar ex

Mega Heracross ex 

Mega Lopunny ex

Stunning Selection of Illustration Cards

Collectors who love immersive artwork will find plenty to enjoy. Phantasmal Flames features more than 15 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations, as well as 13 Illustration Rare Pokémon that showcase some of the most imaginative and beautifully rendered art styles in the TCG today.

These cards often depict Pokémon in the wild, interacting with their surroundings, or captured in soft painterly styles that feel like true works of art. From scenic forest moments to dramatic battle environments, these Illustration Rares add depth, narrative, and charm to the set, making them some of the first cards collectors will chase.

With multiple boosters, card sleeves, energy packs, and accessories, the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box sets you up for both battling and collecting. Whether you’re hunting the power of Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gengar ex, or searching for one of the gorgeous Special Illustration Rares, Phantasmal Flames is shaping up to be one of the most exciting sets of the year. 

Order yours here.