This is really nice art. Would like to see in person
Sweet. Really happy with reveals so far!
And we still don’t know what confirmed main Gengar and Charizard cards will be for sure. This set will be wild. I’m here for Gengar but McharizardX just adds epicness and it’s my favorite zard form.
Is this true that the set only has like 130 cards? I assume it will be easy to master (i tried to do a Lost Origin master set and it was crazy because it had 247 cards (way more than that if you want to collect all Gengar and Zoroark cards and etc.), Giratina wasn’t even the main problem). You have to worry only about 2 chase cards - gengar and zard…and these are way more popular than Giratina even.
But i just remembered the gold cards. Seeing how wild Gardevoir and Lucario are, gold cards of Gengar and ZardX will be a pain to get… Challenge accepted!!
1 Like
EN ME02 Phantasmal Flames
Press Release
Sept. 3, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that the latest expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames, will launch beginning Nov. 14, 2025, at participating retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames will introduce more mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG, with a focus on Fire-type and Darkness-type Pokémon. Players can look forward to discovering and collecting cards featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar as well as new Pokémon ex cards, which will make their first appearance in the Mega Evolution Series.
In addition, players can continue to discover the recently introduced and distinctive art style of ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may feature a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon in the background of the artwork.
Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:
- Six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- Four Pokémon ex
- 13 illustration rare Pokémon
- 17 ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Trainer and Energy cards
- Five special illustration rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
Players can find Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Booster Pack Art
ETB promo
MEP022 IR Charcadet (illus. Teeziro)
- Charcadet, Ceruledge and Armarouge all have a special art
- Potential reference to Pokémon Horizons where Liko recently acquired Charcadet
Annotations
- Increase to 13 Illustration Rare may potentially mean AR Meowth and AR Paldean Wooper promos finally carry over to TPCi
- Similar situation to IR Squirtle and IR Bulbasaur in SV07 Stellar Crown which took almost a year
- There will be a new SR Energy
- All 4 Mega Pokémon ex for M2 Inferno X have been revealed - Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lopunny ex, Mega Heracross ex & Mega Sharpedo ex
- 5 SIRs will come from the 5 SARs in M2 Inferno X. M1L Mega Brave and M1S Mega Symphonia have 5 SARs each (3 Mega Pokémon and 2 Supporter)
- Further information on the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection will be moved to the M2a MEGA High Class Pack: Mega Dream ex thread
10 Likes
Beautiful Zacian AR
I wonder when we’ll get a non-Crowned form card though.
Also, bring back Fairy type
1 Like
Ok but why is Charcadet watching a cage fight
9 Likes
It was litterally born to throw hands.
You saw nothing
Might be Teeziro’s interpretation of what it would do in the real world, the one with red eyes loves to battle (Liko’s too)
5 Likes
M2F Inferno X (Traditional Chinese)
Inferno X Premium Set Promos
029/M-P Mega Charizard X ex (illus. takuyoa)
030/M-P Zacian (illus. Shiburingaru)
031/M-P Toxtricity (illus. Krgc)
- Set reprints with alternative artwork
- Mega Charizard X ex artwork potentially coming to JP in Mega Dream ex
- Zacian & Toxtricity artworks potentially pre-release promos / coming to JP in Mega Dream ex
8 Likes
M2 Inferno X
Main Set
M2 066/080 Aipom (illus. Saboteri)
M2 067/080 Ambipom (illus. hncl)
- Aipom is part of Saboteri’s connecting artwork
Art Rare
M2 092/080 AR Ambipom (illus. Shigenori Negishi)
Liechi Berry, Tamato Berry, Payapa Berry, Mago Berry, Grepa Berry, Bluk Berry, Nanab Berry, Spelon Berry, Rindo Berry, Aspear Berry, Hondew Berry, Babiri Berry, Coba Berry
- Ambipom’s evolution line special art is complete
16 Likes
Yuka Morii and Shigenori Negishi right? Not my favourite pair but artworks are decent enough.
Certainly no Pocket Lickilicky for another Gen 4 Pokemon that otherwise aren’t great designs lol.
1 Like
I really like that Fearow card. One of those regular cards that make you happy every time you pull it.
2 Likes
6 Likes
M2 Inferno X
Main Set
M2 004/080 Mega Heracross ex (illus. 5ban Graphics)
M2 005/080 Lotad (illus. Wintr Wandr)
M2 006/080 Lombre (illus. Shigenori Negishi)
M2 007/080 Ludicolo (illus. Anesaki Dynamic)
M2 035/080 Misdreavus (illus. Mousho)
M2 036/080 Mismagius ex (illus. 5ban Graphics)
M2 040/080 Bramblin (illus. Takeshi Nakamura)
M2 041/080 Brambleghast (illus. Tetsu Kayama)
M2 073/080 Jumbo Ice (illus. AYUMI ODASHIMA)
M2 080/080 Vertigo Valley (illus. AYUMI ODASHIMA)
- 7/8 Pokémon ex revealed or mentioned
- Mega Heracross ex being Grass type will not receive an SAR this set
- Mega Sharpedo ex and Mega Lopunny ex will likely receive the remaining 2 SAR for Pokémon alongside 2 SAR Supporters
10 Likes
M2 Inferno X
Main Set
M2 045/080 Trapinch (illus. Uta)
M2 046/080 Vibrava (illus. Miki Tanaka)
M2 047/080 Flygon (illus. Jerky)
7 Likes
I speak for everyone on E4 when I say we will be excited at the possibility for a SAR Grimsley card.
Similarities between pack arts for Obsidian Flames and Phantasmal Flames
- 1 for the set mascot Pokémon - Dark-tera Charizard
- 1 for another set Pokémon that has SIR - Revavroom
- 1 for another set Pokémon that doesn’t have SIR - Lightning-tera Tyranitar
- 1 for a Pokémon that wasn’t originally in a JP set [∴ no SIR] - Dragon-tera Dragonite
- 1 for the set mascot Pokémon - Mega Charizard X
- 1 for another set Pokémon that will have SIR - Mega Lopunny
- 1 for another set Pokémon that won’t have SIR - Mega Heracross
- 1 for a Pokémon that wasn’t originally in a JP set [∴ no SIR] - Mega Gengar
3 Likes
Pokemon Center drop is happening right now
That was 27 minutes ago and it sold out 26 minutes ago
4 Likes