🌟 Pokémon TCG Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia Sets Arrive August 1, 2025 (Japan)
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Get ready, Trainers — Mega Evolution is officially back in the Pokémon TCG! Releasing in Japan on August 1, 2025, the highly anticipated dual expansion sets Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia will reintroduce iconic Mega Evolution mechanics in a fresh, high-stakes format that’s already creating massive hype among collectors and competitive players alike.
🃏 Set Highlights
Two Core Expansions:
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Mega Brave (M1L) – headlined by Mega Lucario ex
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Mega Symphonia (M1S) – headlined by Mega Gardevoir ex
Each set contains 63 cards (excluding secret rares), bringing the total to 126 cards before chase cards are added.
Key Features:
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Return of Mega Evolution ex:
Mega Evolutions now evolve from Stage 2 Pokémon, introducing a strategic twist. When a Mega ex card is knocked out, your opponent takes three Prize Cards — making them powerful but risky. -
New Full Art Trainer Items:
Popular cards like Rare Candy and Night Stretcher get premium full-art treatments with a brand-new visual style. -
Debut of Mega Ultra Rare (MUR):
A brand-new rarity featuring high-gloss, gold-art versions of key Mega Pokémon like Lucario and Gardevoir.
📦 Premium Trainer Box MEGA
Launching alongside the expansions is the Premium Trainer Box MEGA — a deluxe boxed set perfect for players and collectors. It includes:
- 10 booster packs of Mega Brave
- 10 booster packs of Mega Symphonia
- 172 total cards (51 unique)
- Themed card sleeves, a deck box, storage case, counters, and markers
Japanese retail price: ¥6,350 (tax included)
This is the ideal pick-up for anyone wanting a full introduction to the Mega Evolution format with style.
🧰 Pokémon Center Sets
Also dropping on August 1 are exclusive Pokémon Center Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia sets, featuring:
- Themed storage drawers
- Custom card sleeves and deck boxes
- Bonus promo packs
These sets are priced at ¥12,800 and expected to be extremely limited.
🔥 Why This Set Matters
- Mega Evolutions Return: First reappearance in the Pokémon TCG since the XY and Sun & Moon eras
- New Prize Mechanic: 3-prize Mega ex cards raise the stakes in both casual and competitive play
- Unique Rarities: Mega Ultra Rare cards are designed for premium collectors
- Bridge to Legends: Z-A: These sets mark the transition from Scarlet & Violet into the next era of Pokémon TCG
Whether you’re building decks, hunting for gold cards, or completing your Mega collection, these expansions signal a new era of high-energy, high-reward gameplay.
📅 Japanese Release Timeline
| Product | Release Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia | August 1, 2025 | 63 cards per set (excludes secret rares) |
| Premium Trainer Box MEGA | August 1, 2025 | Includes packs, accessories, and exclusive content |
| Pokémon Center Box Sets | August 1, 2025 | Mega-themed deck & storage accessories |
English release of the combined set is expected in late September 2025 under the title Mega Evolution.
🔍 Top Cards to Watch
- Mega Lucario ex
- Mega Gardevoir ex
- Mega Venusaur ex
- Mega Latias ex
- Mega Absol ex
- Mega Mawile ex
- Art Rare (AR) Cards – including Bulbasaur, Vulpix, Riolu, and Inteleon
- Full Art Items – Rare Candy, Night Stretcher
- Mega Ultra Rare (MUR) – Gold versions of key Mega cards
These cards are poised to become cornerstone staples in the Japanese 2025 meta and future English adaptations.
🛒 Where to Buy
All Mega Brave & Mega Symphonia products will be available at TCGame.com.au — including individual booster packs, sealed boxes, the Premium Trainer Box MEGA, and select Pokémon Center exclusive sets.
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