Everything You Need To Know – Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia

We’re officially in our MEGA era and say a very goodbye to Scarlet & Violet. We have previously seen Mega Evolutions back in 2016 during the XY era and welcome it back with open arms. For a lot of collectors, having a Mega EX card is an absolute staple in their collections, so this new Mega era has some very big shoes to fill – kind of like the kind Copperajah (Gigantamax form) might need. Fine! We’ll work on the jokes. Promise.

Mega Brave M1L release details

1. Name: Mega Brave M1L
2. Release date: 01 August 2025
3. Location: Japan
4. Language of cards: Japanese
5. Standard Booster Pack details:
   • 5 x cards in a pack

Mega Symphonia M1S release details

1. Name: Mega Symphonia M1S
2. Release date: 01 August 2025
3. Location: Japan
4. Language of cards: Japanese
5. Standard Booster Pack details:
   • 5 x cards in a pack

Booster Pack Details

Both artworks show fan favourite Pokémon (Lucario and Gardevoir) and their Mega EX form.

All the facts: What is a Mega EX Pokémon?

Mega EX Pokémon are a type of card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) that combine two features:

Mega Evolution. This is a powerful form of evolution based on the video games, giving a Pokémon increased stats and new abilities.

EX Cards> This is a classification in the TCG for stronger Pokémon that grant your opponent two Prize cards if defeated.

Collectors Tip: Mega EX cards are not part of the video games but instead are inspired by the Mega Evolution mechanic introduced in Generation 6.

NEW Rarity

A new rarity has been revealed!

Introducing the MUR (MEGA Ultra Rare). Unlike previous Ultra Rare designs (which was the SR design, but in gold). They have designed completely new illustrations for this rarity (making it MEGA cool).

Full Arts

There are now full arts for Trainer cards. Specifically, the Trainer Item cards and not the Trainer (Supporter) cards. These new full arts will fall under the Special Rare (SR) rarity. Previously full arts for item cards were only in UR rarity. Why is this important? Well on to the next point! ➡️

Guaranteed Hits

Previously in the S&V era, you were guaranteed 1 x Special Rare and 3 x Art Rares per box. Moving into the MEGA era, you are now guaranteed 2 x SRs and 3 x ARs per box. Your first SR slot will be the Pokémon/Supporter slot, and the second SR slot will be the Item SR (usually).

Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia Pokémon Center Set

Along with the launch of these 2 sets, Pokémon Center Sets were laucnhed alongside them.

Box Set Contents:

• 2 x Booster Boxes of the respective Mega set
• 64 x Themed Sleeves
• 1 x Card Deck Box
• 4 x Card Dividers

Collectors Tip: Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan) Pokémon will be releasing the same box set but will include a stamped promo card!