Mega Evolution has kicked off with a bang thanks to its base set releasing in the US recently, and it’s single card market is doing some strange things right now. One things for sure, the majority of the top chase cards in this set are getting more affordable by the day. It seems that day one stock is getting better across the board, with The Pokémon Company seemingly printing newer sets into oblivion. The long term effects remain to be seen, but more cards being printed means less damage to your pocket.
TL:DR; Mega Evolution Crashers and Climbers This Week
Gold Hyper Rare cards are the highest value cards in this set, with Mega Gardevoir ex (187/132) doubling in price compared to market value and Mega Lucario ex (188/132) kicking off high and currently settling at an insane $650 for the time being. There’s some supprising Illustration Rare price rises in Mega Evolution too, with Helioptile (143/132) rising by 33.6% recently thanks to it’s gorgeous artwork.
One thing is clear with Mega Evolution, Pokémon trainers and collectors aren’t giving in to FOMO. Being able to wait for sealed product and chase cards vs. buying it straight at launch can be a money burner, and it looks like this sentiment is finally sinking in at this point in Pokémania 2025. Let’s get into it:
Pokémon Card Crashers
Mega Lucario ex – 188/132 is currently going for $650 near mint, which is nearly $70 below it’s current market value of $719.37. Whilst it’s only a 9.7% drop, it’s still a great saving right now and a sign that Gold Hyper Rare cards may settle at or below $600 mark throughout the Mega Evolution era of Pokémon TCG.
Mega Brave is a heaby hitter for 270 damage, but can’t be used again next turn, so that’s something to pull out when you’re backed into a corner or need one more knock out. I’d much rather use Mega Lucario ex for energy recycling and building out the rest of my bench whilst dealing a solid 130 damage.
