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Phantasmal Flames ETB (2025): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 9, 2026 · 6 min read
The Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box (ME02) contains 9 booster packs from the Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames expansion, a full-art foil Charcadet promo card, 65 card sleeves, 45 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin, acrylic status markers, a set guide, and a collector's storage box with dividers.
The set launched November 14, 2025, per The Pokémon Company's official product gallery. Independent sellers listed the ETB at $149.87 to $165.00 USD in October 2026.
A Pokémon Center exclusive ETB also released alongside the standard version, carrying exclusive box art and additional accessories. It lists higher on the secondary market at $289.00 to $310.00 USD from independent shops.
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What's Inside the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box
Every Mega Evolution series ETB follows the same accessories template, confirmed across Serebii's Phantasmal Flames set index and multiple sealed seller listings. The pack count is 9 for ME02, the same as ME01 and every subsequent Mega Evolution set.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phantasmal Flames booster packs | 9 | 10 cards per pack; 90 cards total drawn from the ME02 set |
| Full-art foil Charcadet promo card | 1 | ETB-exclusive promo; not available in standard booster packs |
| Card sleeves | 65 | Enough for a full 60-card deck with 5 spare; feature Phantasmal Flames artwork |
| Basic Energy cards | 45 | Standard mix of basic Energy types |
| Damage-counter dice | 6 | Standard competition-ready six-sided dice |
| Competition-legal coin | 1 | Flip coin for gameplay; features Mega Evolution artwork |
| Acrylic condition markers | 2 | Covers Asleep, Confused, Poisoned, and Burned status conditions |
| Player's guide to the set | 1 | Printed overview of Phantasmal Flames cards and mechanics |
| Collector's storage box with dividers | 1 | Holds sleeved cards; doubles as a deck box for a 60-card deck |
The nine packs yield 90 randomly drawn cards from the ME02 set. Phantasmal Flames features three distinct pack art variants: Mega Charizard X, Mega Heracross, and Mega Lopunny. The pack art printed on the outside does not affect the cards inside; all three variants draw from the same card pool.
Mega Charizard ex is the set's chase Special Illustration Rare, making the Charizard X pack art the most sought-after sealed variant from a collector's standpoint. The ETB's nine packs represent roughly a one-in-four chance of pulling a SIR across the entire box.
Current Market Price and Per-Pack Cost
The Phantasmal Flames ETB launched November 14, 2025. By October 2026 the set had been on shelves for nearly a year, and independent sellers are pricing the standard ETB in a tight band of $149.87 to $165.00 USD.
| Seller | Price (USD) | Per Pack (9 packs) |
|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Games | $149.87 | $16.65 |
| Skiplup's Poke Shop! | $149.99 | $16.67 |
| Zone 151 | $151.44 | $16.83 |
| Alcosta | $155.99 | $17.33 |
| Northwest Card Company | $165.00 | $18.33 |
The lowest per-pack cost in the entire Phantasmal Flames lineup belongs to the booster box: $399.95 for 36 packs works out to $11.11 per pack. The ETB at the floor price runs $16.65 per pack, roughly 50% more. You are paying that premium for the Charcadet promo card, the accessories kit, and the convenience of a single sealed purchase that covers everything a new player needs to start playing.
For buyers who already own sleeves, dice, and Energy cards, the accessories premium is deadweight. The Booster Bundle at $84.99 for six packs ($14.17 per pack) is the more efficient entry point in that case.
Pokémon Mega Evolution Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box (ME02)
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Pokémon Center ETB: A Different Box at a Different Price
A Pokémon Center exclusive ETB released alongside the standard version on November 14, 2025. The PC ETB carries a distinct premium box design and additional exclusive accessories not included in the standard version.
| Feature | Standard ETB | Pokémon Center ETB |
|---|---|---|
| Booster packs | 9 | Pokémon Center exclusive variant |
| Promo card | Full-art foil Charcadet | Exclusive promo design |
| Box design | Standard ME02 artwork | Pokémon Center exclusive packaging |
| Independent seller price (Oct 2026) | $149.87–$165.00 USD | $289.00–$310.00 USD |
| Purchase channel at launch | Wide retail | Pokémon Center only |
The PC ETB commands roughly double the price of the standard version from independent sellers. The booster packs inside draw from the same ME02 card pool. The premium is entirely for the exclusive packaging, the PC-stamped promo, and the collector's value of a Pokémon Center exclusive purchase.
Who Should Buy the ETB
Buy the ETB if you are new to competitive Pokémon TCG
The 65 sleeves, six dice, Energy cards, and condition markers in the ETB cover every accessory you need to run a 60-card tournament-legal deck. Buying each item separately costs roughly the same. The ETB packages everything as a single purchase, which removes the friction of sourcing four separate products on your first day playing.
Buy the ETB as a complete gift
The ETB is the format most likely to read as "complete" to someone buying for another person. It comes in a presentation-ready box and includes the Charcadet promo card, which is not available through any other retail channel. For a gift purchase, no other Phantasmal Flames product covers all the bases in one box.
Skip the ETB if you already own accessories
A returning collector with a sleeve collection and a dice set is paying $16.65 per pack in the ETB. The Booster Bundle delivers the same card pool at $14.17 per pack with no accessories overhead. Six packs versus nine is a smaller pool, but the per-pack math is better.
Skip the ETB if pack volume is the goal
The booster box at $399.95 yields 36 packs at $11.11 each, the lowest per-pack cost in the Phantasmal Flames lineup. If you are chasing a Mega Charizard ex SIR or trying to build a complete set, the booster box is the efficient path and the ETB is not the right tool for that job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many packs are in the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box?
The Phantasmal Flames ETB contains 9 booster packs, each with 10 cards, for a total of 90 cards from the ME02 set. This is the standard pack count for all Mega Evolution series Elite Trainer Boxes.
What promo card comes with the Phantasmal Flames ETB?
The standard ETB includes a full-art foil Charcadet promo card. This card is exclusive to the ETB and is not found in standard Phantasmal Flames booster packs. The Pokémon Center exclusive ETB includes a different promo with exclusive Pokémon Center stamping.
What pack arts are in the Phantasmal Flames set?
Phantasmal Flames has three distinct booster pack front designs: Mega Charizard X, Mega Heracross, and Mega Lopunny. All three variants contain cards from the same card pool; the pack front art does not influence what is inside.
What is the chase card in Phantasmal Flames?
Mega Charizard ex is the Phantasmal Flames set's primary Special Illustration Rare (SIR) and the top chase card. The set also features Mega Heracross and Mega Lopunny as ex cards at lower rarity tiers. For a full card breakdown, see Serebii's Phantasmal Flames card list.
When did the Phantasmal Flames ETB release?
The Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box released November 14, 2025, alongside the full English retail launch of ME02. The set's first anniversary falls in mid-November 2026, making this an 11-month-old product with stable secondary market pricing.
Is there a Pokémon Center version of the ETB?
Yes. A Pokémon Center exclusive ETB released simultaneously on November 14, 2025. It features distinct packaging and an exclusive promo stamp. Independent sellers list it at $289.00 to $310.00 USD as of October 2026, roughly double the standard ETB price. It was only available directly through Pokémon Center at launch.
Browse in-stock Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Boxes from independent sellers on DexHaul's Elite Trainer Box collection. For the full Mega Evolution lineup, the Phantasmal Flames format guide covers every sealed product from blister to booster box. DexHaul is an independent Pokémon product search engine and is not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.
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