Pokémon TCG is closing out Scarlet and Violet with one of its biggest expansions yet. Mega Evolution releases on Sept. 26, 2025, and it’s set to kick off an entirely new block focused on Mega Evolution ex cards. Fans have been waiting for Megas to return for years, and this set finally delivers with new mechanics, new rarities, and some of the flashiest card designs we’ve seen in a long time.
This expansion is stacked with over 180 cards, including 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex like Mega Lucario ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Venusaur ex. These cards are powerful, but there’s a tradeoff: knock one out and your opponent takes three prize cards. It adds a high-risk, high-reward layer to deck building, and it’s going to shake up how games play out. Collectors also have plenty to chase with new Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares, and the debut of Mega Ultra Rare (MUR) gold cards.
Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets
With prerelease events starting mid-September and product officially dropping at the end of the month, preorders are already live. The big-box retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are charging near MSRP, while the secondary market on TCGPlayer gives us a real sense of what the community thinks the set is worth. Let’s look at how prices compare across each retailer so you can preorder smart.
Mega Evolution TCGPlayer preorders
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TCGPlayer is always worth checking first. It’s the secondary market hub for trading card games and tracks live pricing across singles and sealed products. Since sellers compete directly here, TCGPlayer often ends up being the cheapest option once big-box listings inflate.
Mega Evolution Amazon preorders
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Amazon has preorder listings for Mega Evolution, but as usual you may have to pay extra for the convenience. Usually Amazon price their Pokémon TCG preorders at MSRP, but these prices are all but guaranteed to balloon once Mega Evolutions drops. Be savvy, check other retailers (especially TCGPlayer) and remember that Amazon isn’t the only competitive online retailer.
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Mega Evolution Best Buy preorders
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Best Buy briefly opened preorders for Mega Evolution, and they sold out fast. That’s been the case with recent expansions, so if you missed out, don’t worry too much. If they restock closer to release, pricing will likely be in line with MSRP. Best Buy is handy for local pickup, but availability can be inconsistent post-release.
Mega Evolution Target preorders
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Target is offering Mega Evolution products with their cheeky Target Circle Card discount, which knocks 5% off your total buy. That little bit of savings makes Target one of the better big-box choices, but Pokémon TCG stock jumps in and out in a flash, so it’s always worth a quick look to see if anything is in stock before trying other retailers.
Mega Evolutions Walmart preorders
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Another solid preorder option to check in on. Nothing has dropped at the time of writing, but it’s always worth double checking the listing below if you’re struggling to find stock.
The Most Valuable Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia Pokémon Japan cards
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Before Mega Evolution arrives in English this September, Japan already got the first taste through its twin expansions Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia. Both launched on Aug. 1 with 63 cards each (not counting secret rares), and together they make up the backbone of the Mega Evolution set. They introduced 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, new full art Trainers, and a brand-new rarity tier called Mega Ultra Rare (MUR) that’s already commanding big prices on the secondary market.
For collectors who don’t want to wait until September, sealed boxes and singles from Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia are available now on TCGPlayer. Prices are already spiking for the chase cards, especially Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir, which headline the set with stunning gold MUR artwork. Here are the five most valuable pulls from Japan so far: