Released: 14 November 2025
Phantasmal Flames (November 14, 2025) is the second main installment of the Mega Evolution series and unfolds at the intersection of fiery and dark forces — Fire-type Pokémon pitted against Shadow types, with an atmosphere that lives up to the name completely. The absolute showstopper is Mega Charizard X ex, but Mega Gengar ex is barely eclipsed in beauty and significance, while Mega Heracross ex and Mega Lopunny ex underscore the set's depth. For collectors with an eye toward the long term, the Special Illustration Rare versions of the Mega Evolution ex cards are the pieces worth keeping on your radar.
