Mega Charizard X ex · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Mega Charizard X ex card
Numbered 125 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, Mega Charizard X ex is a Special Illustration Rare, a Stage 2 Fire-type carrying 360 HP.
It evolves from Charmeleon, so Mega Charizard X ex is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by danciao.
What is Mega Charizard X ex worth?
Mega Charizard X ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Phantasmal Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Phantasmal Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Mega Charizard X ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Mega Charizard X ex comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Mega Charizard X ex can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Mega Charizard X ex
For Mega Charizard X ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Mega Charizard X ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Mega Charizard X ex holo for any raw purchase.
