Phantasmal Flames Hits US Stores Tomorrow: Reseller's Guide

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Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Reseller Preorder

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By RC Staff

13 November 2025

Key Points

Phantasmal Flames gets its full US release after preorders opened in September
PC Exclusive ETBs have already been flipping for 5x profit
The Japanese market has been booming since September

The second installment of the Mega Evolution era, Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames preorders released at Pokemon Center on September 15th, and they are already flying on eBay for major profits. As the final expansion of 2025, it’s only right that we finish with a set heavily featuring the GOAT, Charizard in all his mega glory. Phantasmal Flames will officially release in the US tomorrow, November 14.

Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames Preview

Phantasmal Flames is largely a combination of its Japanese counterpart Inferno X, along with Japanese Mega Battle Decks featuring popular designs like Mega Gengar ex and Mega Diancie ex. One of the most hyped cards is Mega Charizard, which will likely make up most of tomorrow’s early sales.

The Battle Decks were released in Japan on September 5th, and Inferno X released on September 26th. The Pokemon.com press release also confirmed the set will focus on Fire and Dark type mons.

Check out these previews of what’s been revealed so far. Below we have Mega Charizard X, Mega Gengar, and Mega Diancie, as well as Zacian and Ambipon art rares.

Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Japanese Art Reveal

Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Product List

Pokemon Center Phantasmal Flames ETB

Retail: $60

Current Resale: $280+

This Elite Trainer Box will be one collectors put away for a while. The Mega Charizard art and the instant 5x profit margin pre-release is a great indicator for how in demand this set is, and will be. Even if prices drop once Phantasmal Flames is released in the US, the Pokemon Center exclusive ETBs should keep up most of their market value through the holidays.

The PC exclusive ETB comes with 11 booster packs and 2 identical full art Charcadet promo cards; one sporting a PC logo.

Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box

Retail: $50

Expected Resale: $120+

The retail Phantasmal Flames ETB includes 9 booster packs, and one full art Charcadet promo card. These, as well as the rest of the product list was available for preorder in September, and should be available at most retailers tomorrow.

Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection

Retail: $120

Current Resale: $280+

Preorders for the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection went live on BestBuy.com in September, and should drop at Pokemon Center and other major retailers soon. They are currently moving well on eBay for over 2x profit, and will officially release on November 14th with the Phantasmal Flames expansion.

It comes with 18 booster packs featuring what looks to be Phantasmal Flames, Mega Evolution, Destined Rivals, Journey Together, and Prismatic Evolution, as well as a full art Mega Charizard X promo card.

Additionally you’ll get assorted Pokemon TCG goodies like a playmat, deckbox, and deck protectors featuring Mega Charizard X.

Phantasmal Flames 36 Pack Display Box

Retail: $160 – $180

Current Resale: $280+

Phantasmal Flames 6 Pack Booster Bundle

Retail: $27

Current Resale: $60+

Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle for Sale

Phantasmal Flames 3 Pack Blister

Retail: $15

Expected Resale: $30+

Pokemon Phantasmal Flames Blister for Sale

Preorders for both the 36-pack booster box and the 6-pack booster bundle went live on PokemonCenter.com alongside the PC elite trainer boxes.

Biggest Pokemon TCG Releases of 2025

The Pokemon Company has been responsible for a hefty amount of reseller profits this year. By now you should be familiar with the routine. Each new product that drops is good for a minimum 2x profit, or more if you’re able to catch the Pokemon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Boxes. If you’re not on the lookout for Pokemon cards, you don’t like money.

In case you’re a new reader, or you just don’t pay attention, here’s a list of all the Pokemon TCG expansions released in the US in 2025. Don’t forget that each of these sets had Pokemon Center Exclusive ETBs that are now selling for up to 6x profit.

Prismatic Evolutions released January 17, 2025

Journey Together released March 28, 2025

Destined Rivals released May 30, 2025

Black Bolt and White Flare released July 18, 2025

Mega Evolution released September 26, 2025

Each of these expansions performed very well from initial announcement to well after release. Prismatic Evolutions and Destined Rivals are considered to be the most desirable among collectors, but all sets are consistently out of stock and profitable nonetheless.

Do yourself a favor and sign up for our newsletter to stay on top of the next big drop, and how you can get your hands on it. There’s still plenty of profit to make before we close out the year!