Set · MEG · released Sep 26, 2025

Mega Evolution: prices, pull value & best cards

Opening Mega Evolution gives back about 45¢ of card value per $1 (23¢ after selling fees) — our read: keep sealed. The chase card is Mega Lucario ex - 188/132 at $237.

Booster box

$308

TCGplayer market price · ETB $127

Cheapest pack

$8.18

via Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box (36 packs)

Worth opening?

45¢ per $1

Keep sealed

Chase card

$237

Mega Lucario ex - 188/132

Worth opening?

Keep sealedHigh confidence

Card value per $1 opened: 45¢ · 23¢ after fees
Cost per pack: $8.18 via loose packs
Average pack is worth: $3.69
Typical (median) pack: $1.64
Chance a box beats its price: 4% · 1% after fees
Box with ≥1 SIR or rarer: 33%
Per $1, bought as a box: 43¢
Per $1, bought as an ETB: 27¢

Same card elsewhere

Japanese: the same art costs 0.56× the English price; cheaper in Japanese for 89% of 9 matched cards.

Europe: Cardmarket prices are 1.17× TCGplayer's; cheaper in Europe for 31% of cards.

How much rides on the chase card

Mega Lucario ex (Mega Hyper Rare) at $243 is 16% of what a complete master set costs.

Master set (310 cards): $1,537
Master set without the top 5: $596
Top 3 cards' share: 40%
Top 5 cards' share: 61%
Cheapest SIR: $15.29
Median SIR: $54.69

Buy the single vs pull it

Pulling Mega Lucario ex takes about 2,500 packs — roughly $20,450. Buying it costs $243, about 84× cheaper.

Single price: $243
Expected cost to pull: $20,450

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 $237

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

Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132 Mega Hyper Rare $192

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

Mega Lucario ex - 179/132 Special Illustration Rare $175

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

Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132 Special Illustration Rare $173

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

Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132 Special Illustration Rare $148

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

Mega Latias ex - 181/132 Special Illustration Rare $75.94

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

Lillie's Determination - 184/132 Special Illustration Rare $56.10

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

Mega Kangaskhan ex - 182/132 Special Illustration Rare $53.81

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

Mega Absol ex - 180/132 Special Illustration Rare $51.61

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

Acerola's Mischief - 183/132 Special Illustration Rare $29.57

Sealed

Mega Evolution sealed prices

32 products · TCGplayer market price

Product	Type	Price
Mega Evolution Booster Box	Booster box	$308.32
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box [Mega Lucario]	Elite Trainer Box	$126.70
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box [Mega Gardevoir]	Elite Trainer Box	$122.49
Mega Evolution Booster Bundle	Booster bundle	$63.27
Mega Evolution Booster Box Case	Case	$1,959.87
Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Case	Case	$1,826.52
Mega Evolution Booster Bundle Case	Case	$1,269.97
Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Case	Case	$1,253.58
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box Case	Case	$1,129.88
Mega Evolution Build & Battle Box Display	Display	$484.13
Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box	Booster box other	$285.93
Mega Heroes Mini Tin Display	Display	$270.38
Mega Evolution Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) [Mega Lucario]	Pokémon Center ETB	$198.33
Mega Evolution Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) [Mega Gardevoir]	Pokémon Center ETB	$192.35
Mega Evolution Build & Battle Box	Build & Battle	$61.13
Mega Evolution 3 Pack Blister [Psyduck]	Blister	$45.46
Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]	Pack bundle	$45.11
Mega Evolution Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]	Pack bundle	$34.59
Mega Evolution 3 Pack Blister [Golduck]	Blister	$34.03
Mega Evolution Premium Checklane Blister [Tyranitar]	Blister	$31.61
Mega Evolution Premium Checklane Blister [Meowscarada]	Blister	$26.57
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Lucario]	Tin	$22.32
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Latias]	Tin	$22.11
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Venusaur]	Tin	$20.85
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Kangaskhan]	Tin	$20.57
Mega Heroes Mini Tin [Mega Gardevoir]	Tin	$19.61
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Wailord]	Blister	$16.28
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Lycanroc]	Blister	$14.03
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Drifloon]	Blister	$13.79
Mega Evolution Single Pack Blister [Drifblim	Blister	$13.57
Mega Evolution Sleeved Booster Pack	Pack	$10.38
Mega Evolution Booster Pack	Pack	$8.17

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FAQ

Mega Evolution questions

How much is a Mega Evolution booster box?

A Mega Evolution booster box sells for about $308 on TCGplayer (market price, 2026-09-29). That works out to $8.18 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 45¢ of card value per $1 spent (23¢ 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 $237 (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 56% 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.