The Phantasmal Flames set, released on November 14, 2025, as the second expansion in the Mega Evolution series, is ablaze with collector frenzy! This compact powerhouse packs 130 cards (90 main set, ~40 secret rares), blending Fire- and Darkness-type Megas like Mega Charizard X ex and Mega Gengar ex with manga-inspired silhouette art. From TCGPlayer trends and community pulls, chase cards are dominated by SIRs and hyper rares, with Mega Charizard X ex leading the pack. At CardChill.com, here’s our top 10 based on latest raw market values—explore Pokémon TCG sets for previews or Pokémon cards for stats.
Why Phantasmal Flames Chases Are Burning Hot
Phantasmal Flames’ small size boosts rarity (1:216 SIR pulls), with scalpers flipping ETBs at $100+ and Booster Boxes at $220 (from $144.99 MSRP). Community openings show 100% ex/Mega ex per pack, but SIRs like Charizard X ex are grails. Japanese Inferno X data confirms pull rates: 1:7 IR, 1:72 hyper rare.
Top 10 Chase Cards
- Mega Charizard X ex SIR ($450+) Fire/Dragon Mega ex (320 HP, Inferno X: 200 + burn). Manga-style blue-flame roar with Charmander/Charmeleon silhouettes—visual beast, meta king.
- Mega Gengar ex SIR ($350+) Ghost/Poison Mega ex (280 HP, Phantom Haunt: discard hand). Eerie purple flame rise with translucent ghosts—haunting collector favorite.
- Mega Sharpedo ex SIR ($250+) Water/Dark Mega ex (260 HP, Jaw Lock: trap damage). Jaws through blue inferno waves, textured scales—aquatic fury art.
- Mega Lopunny ex SIR ($200+) Normal/Fighting Mega ex (280 HP, Kickback Combo). Mid-kick amid embers, flowing fur—elegant, athletic pose.
- Dawn SIR Supporter ($180+) Draw/search Supporter. Contest pose with flame motifs, expressive manga lines—Sinnoh nostalgia.
- Rotom ex SIR ($150+) Electric/Ghost ex (220 HP, form-shift). Fiery plasma coils around appliances—chaotic gadget energy.
- Mega Heracross ex Hyper Rare ($120+) Bug/Fighting Mega ex (300 HP, Megahorn Strike). Gold foil etched wings in fiery aura—shiny beetle stunner.
- Oricorio ex Promo ($100+) Fire/Flying ETB promo. Ribbon-like embers in ballet art—vibrant exclusive.
- Charcadet Promo ($80+) Fire ETB promo. Glowing armor with subtle flames—charming starter.
- Basic Fire Energy Full-Art ($70+) Ultra-rare phoenix flames in red/gold—hypnotic deck staple.
Chase Tips
- Pull Smart: Booster Boxes for SIR odds; ETBs for promos.
- Trade Up: Swap commons locally.
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