Set · MEG · released Sep 26, 2025

Mega Evolution: prices, pull value & best cards

Opening Mega Evolution gives back about 43¢ of card value per $1 (20¢ after selling fees) — our read: keep sealed. The chase card is Mega Lucario ex - 188/132 at $192.

See live prices for every card in this set

Booster box

$300

TCGplayer market price · ETB $114

Cheapest pack

$8.34

via Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box (36 packs)

Worth opening?

43¢ per $1

Keep sealed

Chase card

$192

Mega Lucario ex - 188/132

Worth opening?

Keep sealedHigh confidence

Card value per $1 opened: 43¢ · 20¢ after fees
Cost per pack: $8.34 via booster box
Average pack is worth: $3.56
Typical (median) pack: $1.82
Chance a box beats its price: 2% · 0% after fees
Box with ≥1 SIR or rarer: 32%
Per $1, bought as a box: 43¢
Per $1, bought as an ETB: 28¢

Same card elsewhere

Japanese: the same art costs 0.48× the English price; cheaper in Japanese for 89% of 9 matched cards.

Europe: Cardmarket prices are 1.14× TCGplayer's; cheaper in Europe for 19% of cards.

How much rides on the chase card

Mega Lucario ex (Mega Hyper Rare) at $204 is 16% of what a complete master set costs.

Master set (310 cards): $1,303
Master set without the top 5: $522
Top 3 cards' share: 40%
Top 5 cards' share: 60%
Cheapest SIR: $12.51
Median SIR: $47.54

Buy the single vs pull it

Pulling Mega Lucario ex takes about 2,500 packs — roughly $20,840. Buying it costs $204, about 102× cheaper.

Single price: $204
Expected cost to pull: $20,840

Best cards

The 10 most valuable Mega Evolution cards

Raw (ungraded) · TCGplayer market price

Mega Lucario ex - 188/132, Mega Hyper Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Lucario ex - 188/132 Mega Hyper Rare $192

Mega Lucario ex - 179/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 Special Illustration Rare $158

Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132 Special Illustration Rare $153

Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132, Mega Hyper Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132 Mega Hyper Rare $150

Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132 Special Illustration Rare $102

Mega Latias ex - 181/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Latias ex - 181/132 Special Illustration Rare $59.87

Mega Kangaskhan ex - 182/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Kangaskhan ex - 182/132 Special Illustration Rare $51.48

Lillie's Determination - 184/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Lillie's Determination - 184/132 Special Illustration Rare $42.83

Mega Absol ex - 180/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Mega Absol ex - 180/132 Special Illustration Rare $41.03

Acerola's Mischief - 183/132, Special Illustration Rare — Mega Evolution

Acerola's Mischief - 183/132 Special Illustration Rare $21.90

Sealed

Mega Evolution sealed prices

32 products · TCGplayer market price

Product	Type	Price
Mega Evolution Booster Box	Booster box	$300.11
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box [Mega Lucario]	Elite Trainer Box	$113.95
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box [Mega Gardevoir]	Elite Trainer Box	$109.56
Mega Evolution Booster Bundle	Booster bundle	$66.40
Mega Evolution Booster Box Case	Case	$1,942.43
Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Case	Case	$1,773.89
Mega Evolution Booster Bundle Case	Case	$1,350.98
Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Case	Case	$1,328.06
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box Case	Case	$1,163.84
Mega Evolution Build & Battle Box Display	Display	$480.68
Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box	Booster box other	$287.97
Mega Heroes Mini Tin Display	Display	$234.38
Mega Evolution Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) [Mega Lucario]	Pokémon Center ETB	$190.14
Mega Evolution Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) [Mega Gardevoir]	Pokémon Center ETB	$170.17
Mega Evolution Build & Battle Box	Build & Battle	$62.71
Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]	Pack bundle	$44.53
Mega Evolution 3 Pack Blister [Psyduck]	Blister	$44.03
Mega Evolution Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]	Pack bundle	$36.86
Mega Evolution 3 Pack Blister [Golduck]	Blister	$34.48
Mega Evolution Premium Checklane Blister [Tyranitar]	Blister	$33.31
Mega Evolution Premium Checklane Blister [Meowscarada]	Blister	$27.48
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Latias]	Tin	$25.25
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Lucario]	Tin	$23.46
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Gardevoir]	Tin	$21.12
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Venusaur]	Tin	$21.06
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Kangaskhan]	Tin	$20.79
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Wailord]	Blister	$15.76
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Lycanroc]	Blister	$13.98
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Drifloon]	Blister	$13.46
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Drifblim	Blister	$13.18
Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Pack	Pack	$9.59
Mega Evolution Booster Pack	Pack	$9.17

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FAQ

Mega Evolution questions

How much is a Mega Evolution booster box?

A Mega Evolution booster box sells for about $300 on TCGplayer (market price, 2026-11-13). That works out to $8.34 a pack via the cheapest route (Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box (36 packs)).

Is Mega Evolution worth opening?

On average, opening Mega Evolution returns about 43¢ of card value per $1 spent (20¢ after selling fees). Our verdict: keep sealed. Figures use TCGplayer's published pull rates and this week's card prices.

What is the most valuable card in Mega Evolution?

Mega Lucario ex - 188/132 is the most valuable Mega Evolution card right now at about $192 (raw, TCGplayer market). It makes up 16% of what a complete master set costs.

Are Mega Evolution cards cheaper in Japanese?

For the same artwork, the Japanese version costs about 48% of the English one (cheaper in Japanese), across 9 matched special-art cards.

When was Mega Evolution released?

Mega Evolution was released in English on 2025-09-26.