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These promos are unique to this collection and not available in standard booster packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 18 booster packs are drawn from the Mega Evolution Series and Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet Series, typically including four packs each of Phantasmal Flames, Mega Evolution, Destined Rivals, and Journey Together, plus two packs of Surging Sparks — making this one of the best ways to pull from 2025's most sought-after expansions in a single product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 2 exclusive foil promo cards (Mega Charizard X ex MEP #020 and Oricorio ex). 18 booster packs from the Mega Evolution Series and Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet Series (packs may vary). Each booster pack contains 10 cards, 1 Basic Energy, and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card. 65 Mega Charizard X card sleeves. Full-size stitched-edge Mega Charizard X playmat. Mega Charizard X deck and storage box. 1 metal coin featuring Mega Charizard X. 6 damage-counter dice. 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card. Language: English. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Charizard collectors, competitive players building Mega Charizard X ex decks, and anyone looking to pull from 2025's biggest sets. 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The set contains 130 cards in total, comprising 94 main set cards and 36 secret rares, making it the most compact English expansion released in nearly a decade — which contributes to its scarcity and collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePhantasmal Flames is the English combination of three Japanese sources: the Inferno X booster set featuring Mega Charizard X ex, and the Mega Gengar ex and Mega Diancie ex starter decks. The set focuses on Fire and Darkness-type Mega Evolution Pokemon ex and introduces six Mega Evolution Pokemon ex in total: Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gengar ex, Mega Diancie ex, Mega Heracross ex, Mega Lopunny ex, and Mega Sharpedo ex. It also debuts Dawn as a Supporter card and introduces key competitive Trainers including Firebreather, Battle Cage, and Grimsley's Move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Mega Charizard X ex Special Illustration Rare (artwork by Akira Egawa, featuring Charmander, Charmeleon and Mega Charizard X in a single frame), Mega Gengar ex Hyper Rare, Mega Lopunny ex SIR, and the Dawn Supporter SIR. The Charcadet promo card (MEP022) is an Illustration Rare exclusive to the Elite Trainer Box and is not available in standard booster packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach ETB includes 9 Phantasmal Flames booster packs, each containing 10 cards plus 1 Basic Energy card and 1 Pokemon TCG Live code card. Also included is 1 full-art foil Charcadet promo card (MEP022), 65 card sleeves featuring Mega Charizard X ex, 45 Pokemon TCG Energy cards, a player's guide to the Phantasmal Flames expansion, 6 damage-counter dice, 1 competition-legal coin-flip die, 2 plastic condition markers, a collector's storage box with 4 dividers, and 1 code card for Pokemon TCG Live. Language: English. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for collectors chasing Mega Charizard X ex, competitive players building Mega Evolution decks, and anyone who wants the most complete single-purchase entry point into Phantasmal Flames. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. 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MEGA Dream ex is the first High Class Pack of the brand new Mega Evolution Series and covers the full breadth of the era's first year, drawing together the most popular cards from Mega Brave (M1L), Mega Symphonia (M1S), and the Mega Evolution base sets into a single premium release. The full set contains 193 standard cards plus additional secret rares for 250 total collectible card variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery single booster pack in this box guarantees at least one Pokemon ex or Mega Evolution Pokemon ex card — dead packs are impossible. The set introduces the MA rarity for the first time — the Mega Evolution era equivalent of the Character Rare from the Sword and Shield era, featuring a Trainer and their Mega Evolution partner Pokemon together in a single shared scene. The MA rarity cards are the standout collector mechanic of this set and the primary driver of secondary market demand. The set also introduces MHR (Mega Hyper Rare) and MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) as the top rarity tiers, featuring gold-etched Mega Evolution Pokemon ex at the pinnacle of the pull ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Mega Charizard X ex MA, Mega Charizard Y ex MA, Mega Lucario ex MA, Mega Gardevoir ex MA, and the respective MHR and MUR versions of the flagship Mega Evolution Pokemon ex. The connecting panoramic MA artwork — where the Trainer and Mega Evolution partner appear together across a shared canvas — makes these among the most visually ambitious cards in the Mega Evolution era's first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 10 booster packs per box. 10 cards per pack. 100 total cards per box. Every pack guarantees at least 1 Pokemon ex or Mega Evolution Pokemon ex. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mega Evolution era collectors wanting the Japanese High Class Pack, Mega Charizard, Mega Lucario, and Mega Gardevoir collectors chasing the MA rarity debut, and anyone who wants the most premium opening experience from the first year of the Mega Evolution Series. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed Pokemon ex per pack, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. 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It was released in English on April 3, 2026, following the Japanese release on February 28, 2026. This set is a combined release incorporating both the OP-15 Skypiea Arc cards and the second half of the Japanese Extra Booster 04: Egghead Crisis — specifically the Red, Black, and Yellow cards from EB-04. This integration was part of Bandai's strategy to align the Japanese and global release schedules. As a result, the English OP-15 box contains a bonus pack per box compared to the standard Japanese configuration, and includes more Secret Rares and Special Cards than the Japanese version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe primary theme is the Skypiea Arc — the legendary conflict between Monkey D. Luffy and \"God\" Enel on the Sky Islands. The set features a wide cast of Skypiea characters including Enel, Gan Fall, Wyper, Conis, and Calgara, alongside Straw Hat Crew members with new color variants. Characters from the Dressrosa Arc also appear, including Lucy (Sabo in disguise) and Rebecca. The six new Leader cards are Enel (Purple), Monkey D. Luffy (Sky Island variant), Krieg (from the Baratie Arc), Lucy\/Sabo (Red\/Blue), Brook, and Rebecca (Blue\/Black).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe undisputed top chase card is the God Enel Manga Rare (SEC★), featuring iconic manga-panel artwork of Enel as the ruler of Skypiea — widely regarded as one of the most visually striking cards in the One Piece Card Game's history and among the most valuable cards released in 2026. The second most valuable chase card is the Koby Manga Rare, originating from EB-04, making its English debut in this set. The English version also includes a Treasure Rare featuring Zoro Juurou. Enel also appears as a competitive Super Rare (OP15-060) — a 6-cost, 10,000 power character that becomes an unremovable blocker — which is a highly sought tournament staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Enel Leader introduces a unique permanent deckbuilding rule: the DON!! deck is reduced to 6 cards instead of the standard 10, but compensates by generating explosive DON!! acceleration in a single turn, enabling entirely new Purple Sky Island deck strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe complete English set contains 160 + 1 card types across the following rarities: 7 Leaders, 60 Commons, 30 Uncommons, 36 Rares, 14 Super Rares, 3 Secret Rares, 9 Special Cards, 1 Treasure Rare, and 1 DON!! card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 24 booster packs per box. 12 cards per pack. 288 total cards per box. Language: English. Manufacturer: Bandai. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for collectors chasing the Enel and Koby Manga Rares, competitive players building Purple Enel or Dressrosa decks, and One Piece fans of the Skypiea and Egghead arcs. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45138289131629,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/product_682057.webp?v=1777030223"},{"product_id":"ascended-heroes-premium-poster-collection-random-variant-lucario-or-gardevoir-promo","title":"Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection (Random Variant) | Lucario OR Gardevoir Promo","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution — Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection was released on March 20, 2026 as part of the Ascended Heroes expansion product lineup. There are two variants of this product — Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex — each featuring a different exclusive full-art foil promo card and a different double-sided poster. PlayVault stocks this product as a random variant, meaning the specific version received — Lucario or Gardevoir — cannot be selected or guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe headline items in this collection are the exclusive full-art foil promo card and the large format double-sided poster. Both the Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex promo cards are full-art foil exclusive to this product and unavailable in standard Ascended Heroes booster packs or any other product in the expansion lineup. The double-sided poster measures 73.3cm x 99cm (approximately 27 x 39 inches) — large enough for wall display — and features the respective Mega Evolution Pokemon alongside other Pokemon from the Ascended Heroes expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 10 Ascended Heroes booster packs give broad exposure to the full Ascended Heroes set. Ascended Heroes (set code: ME2.5) is the special expansion set in the Mega Evolution Series released on January 30, 2026, featuring 13 Mega Evolution Pokemon ex including Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Gengar ex, Mega Charizard Y ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex, with over 290 cards in total and more than 30 Special Illustration Rares. Importantly, no booster box was produced for Ascended Heroes, making the Premium Poster Collection one of the highest pack-count single products available for this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Mega Lucario ex or Mega Gardevoir ex, assigned at random. 1 double-sided poster 73.3cm x 99cm featuring the respective Mega Evolution Pokemon. 10 Ascended Heroes booster packs, each containing 10 cards plus 1 Basic Energy card and 1 Pokemon TCG Live code card. 1 code card for Pokemon TCG Live. Language: English. Condition: Factory sealed. Note: specific variant — Lucario or Gardevoir — is random and cannot be selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir collectors, fans wanting the highest pack count for Ascended Heroes in a single product, and anyone looking for a display-worthy poster product for their collection space. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45144700354669,"sku":null,"price":739.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/Premiumpostercollection.jpg?v=1777349352"},{"product_id":"preorder-op-16-booster-box-japanese","title":"Preorder OP-16 Booster Box (Japanese)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a preorder. The One Piece Card Game OP-16 \"The Time of Battle\" (Japanese: 決戦の刻 \/ Kessen no Toki) releases in Japan on May 30, 2026. Orders will be shipped as soon as stock arrives from Japan after release. 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This is also the first booster set released after the initial block rotation in the One Piece TCG competitive format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe complete set contains 126 + 1 card types across the following rarities: 6 Leaders, 45 Commons, 30 Uncommons, 26 Rares, 10 Super Rares, 2 Secret Rares, 6 Special Cards, 1 Treasure Rare, and 1 DON!! card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 24 booster packs per box. 6 cards per pack. 144 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Manufacturer: Bandai. 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The Gem Pack series is a collector-focused product line where every card in every pack is a foil card — a format not available in English or Japanese releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis volume is themed around Pokemon Horizons: The Series and features four Simplified Chinese-exclusive Illustration Rare cards that are not available in any other regional release. These exclusives depict the main cast of Pokemon Horizons alongside their partner Pokemon: Captain Pikachu with Friede, Floragato with Liko, Crocalor with Roy, and Quaxwell with Dot. All four exclusive cards carry the official Pokemon Horizons stamp. The artwork for these cards was created by key animators from the Pokemon Horizons anime series itself, making them debut TCG illustrations from those artists. The full set contains 196 cards total, with 28 Pokemon appearing as Illustration Rares across multiple foil variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set uses a unique rarity system exclusive to the Gem Pack series. Each pack guarantees 3 cards of common or uncommon rarity plus 1 guaranteed starred rarity card (1-star, 2-star, or 3-star). Based on prior Gem Pack volumes, buyers can expect approximately 1 to 2 three-star hits per booster box on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 18 booster packs per box. 4 cards per pack, all foil. Language: Simplified Chinese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis product is ideal for collectors of Chinese-exclusive Pokemon cards, Pokemon Horizons fans, and anyone who wants a unique all-foil opening experience not available in any other region. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. 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The English counterpart, Pitch Black, releases in July 2026, meaning this Japanese preorder gives you access to the set's cards approximately two months before the English release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe headline card is Mega Darkrai ex, making its Pokemon TCG debut in this set. Darkrai's Pokedex entry for its Mega Evolution reads: \"Its dark power blocks out the sun, plunging the surrounding area into darkness. There is no escaping its evil eye.\" The set is built entirely around Darkness-type strategy and shadow-driven mechanics, with Mega Darkrai ex leading a core that includes Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, and Chi-Yu, alongside Mega Excadrill ex and Rampardos ex anchoring a fossil sub-theme. The new Shadow Energy card is one of the set's most significant gameplay introductions — it shields Benched Darkness Pokemon from all damage, creating entirely new defensive strategies around Darkness-type benched Pokemon that did not previously exist in the Mega Evolution era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set introduces Mega Darkrai ex as a card from the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, continuing the Mega Evolution era's pattern of drawing directly from the Pokemon Legends: Z-A game content. The main set contains 81 cards with approximately 35 to 40 secret rares for a total of approximately 117 confirmed cards across the full set. The Special Art Rares and Mega Hyper Rare for Mega Darkrai ex are expected to be among the top chase cards in the set. The Pokemon Company Japan deliberately delayed the official Abyss Eye reveal trailer to 6PM Japan time to coincide with the new moon — a marketing choice that reflects the darkness theme and generated significant collector attention at announcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed. Release date: May 22, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mega Darkrai ex collectors, Darkness-type deck builders, Mega Evolution era collectors who want the Japanese original ahead of the English Pitch Black release, and anyone who wants to be among the first in the UAE to open the most anticipated Japanese Pokemon TCG set of mid-2026. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212400549997,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/PKM-BBX-ABY-00002.webp?v=1779089104"}],"url":"https:\/\/playvault.ae\/collections\/featured-products.oembed","provider":"PlayVault.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}