Phantasmal Flames singles

About Phantasmal Flames

Phantasmal Flames is the second Mega Evolution expansion and the one that brought Mega Charizard X ex to the card game. It came out worldwide, UK included, on 14 November 2025 and has 130 cards (94 plus 36 secret rares). The rarest card is the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Charizard X ex 130/094.

Phantasmal Flames UK release date

Phantasmal Flames launched worldwide on 14 November 2025, so the UK got it on the same day as North America. Because the first Mega Evolution set had been delayed in Europe from 26 September to 10 October 2025, UK players had only about five weeks between the two sets. Build & Battle Boxes were played at prerelease events on the weekends of 1–2 and 8–9 November. Later sets are on our release calendar.

What is in the set

Six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex lead the set, with Mega Charizard X ex the obvious headline. Mega Gengar ex, Mega Heracross ex, Mega Lopunny ex, Mega Sharpedo ex and Mega Diancie ex join it, along with four Pokémon ex such as Rotom ex. Fire and Darkness types dominate. The full English list runs to 130 cards; our rarities guide explains the symbols.

Phantasmal Flames booster box, ETB and other products

The line-up follows the usual main-set pattern: booster packs (10 cards each), an Elite Trainer Box, a Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, Booster Bundles, blisters, Build & Battle Boxes and 36-pack and 18-pack booster displays. In the UK the set was sold through Pokémon Center UK and high-street retailers including GAME and Smyths Toys. New to the product names? See Pokémon TCG product types explained.

Phantasmal Flames chase cards

Phantasmal Flames has a short top tier: five Special Illustration Rares and a single Mega Hyper Rare. Mega Charizard X ex appears at both levels, so Charizard collectors are after two cards here.

Which product suits you?

1. 1.

   Opening for fun

   Single packs, a 3-pack blister or a Booster Bundle (6 packs) are the low-commitment way in.

2. 2.

   Starting to play

   The Elite Trainer Box pairs 9 packs with sleeves, Energy cards and dice; the Build & Battle Box is a ready-to-play 40-card deck plus 4 packs.

3. 3.

   Completing the set

   With 130 cards and only six cards above Illustration Rare, the master set is manageable. Buying the last few singles is usually easier than chasing them in packs, and you can sell us your duplicates.

4. 4.

   Keeping it sealed

   Store sealed boxes cool, dry and away from sunlight (see our storage guide). We give no investment advice or price predictions. Browse our sealed range.

FAQs

When did Phantasmal Flames come out in the UK?

On 14 November 2025, the same day as the US.

How many cards are in Phantasmal Flames?

130: 94 in the numbered set plus 36 secret rares.

What is the rarest card in Phantasmal Flames?

The only Mega Hyper Rare, Mega Charizard X ex 130/094.

Is there a Phantasmal Flames booster box?

Yes: a 36-pack Booster Display Box, and an 18-pack display was also listed.

Which set came before and after?

Before it: Mega Evolution. After it: the special set Ascended Heroes on 30 January 2026.

Chase cards

Products and what’s inside

Booster pack

10 cards. Also sold sleeved, in 1-pack and 3-pack blisters and in Premium Checklane Blisters (Blaziken and Hydrapple versions).

Elite Trainer Box

9 booster packs, 1 full-art foil Charcadet promo, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy cards, player's guide, 6 damage-counter dice, coin-flip die, plastic coin, collector's box with 6 dividers and a TCG Live code card.

Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

11 booster packs and 2 full-art foil Charcadet promos (one with the Pokémon Center logo), plus the same accessories. Pokémon Center only.

Booster Bundle

6 booster packs.

Booster Display Box

36 booster packs. An 18-pack display was also listed.

Build & Battle Box

A ready-to-play 40-card deck with 1 of 4 promos (Ceruledge, Zacian, Flygon or Toxtricity) and 4 booster packs.