MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 14, the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is $121.01 at Amazon, which is below the market value of TCGplayer.
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The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, is finally out in the wild. We’re used to seeing ridiculously inflated prices on the majority of sealed Pokémon TCG product, but Amazon is at least matching market value with Phantasmal Flames right now.
The Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is at market value right now on Amazon compared to TCGPlayer, going for $121.01. You can also knock $60 off the price tag if you get accepted for an Amazon Visa card. There’s no need to actually use it, just make sure you use that instant $60 gift card to bring the ETB price down to $49.99.
Phantasmal Flames focuses in on Mega Charizard X with a standard ex, Secret Art Rare, and Gold Hyper Rare. Other Mega Pokémon have made the SIR cut such as Mega Lopunny ex and normal Pokémon such as Rotom ex. Unsuprisingly, all of the Mega Charizard ex cards are at the top of the chase card list, with the standard ex rocking an unpresidented value of over $60.
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Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards

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You can just grab the chase cards you need from Phantasmal Flames right now instead, which will likely save you money in the long run. Here’s what they’re all going for right now, including links to buy them at TCGPlayer.
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Mega Charizard X ex – 125/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $795
Market price: $940.50
Most recent sale: $750 -
Mega Charizard X ex – 130/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $839.99
Market price: $894.94
Most recent sale: $889.90 -
Mega Charizard X ex – 109/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $62.98
Market price: $62.75
Most recent sale: $55 -
Mega Lopunny ex – 128/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $55
Market price: $220.31
Most recent sale: $205 -
Mega Sharpedo ex – 127/094
Near Mint Holofoil: $50
Market price: $57.82
Most recent sale: $48.01
