Two hundred and fifty cards, six rarity tiers, and one brand-new rarity that had never appeared in the Japanese TCG before. MEGA Dream ex (M2a) is the biggest single checklist the MEGA era has produced so far — and it did it as a “high-class pack,” not even a full expansion.
If you’re trying to figure out how many cards are actually in this set, which SAR is worth chasing, what a “Mega Attack Rare” even is, or whether it makes more sense to crack a box or buy the singles you actually want, this guide walks through the full checklist and explains where the value sits. We ship MEGA Dream ex sealed product and graded singles out of Tokyo every week, so the numbers below reflect the market we trade in.
MEGA Dream ex (M2a) is a 250-card high-class pack released November 28, 2025 — 193 base cards, 20 AR, 9 SR, 10 MA (a brand-new rarity), 17 SAR, and a single MUR: Mega Dragonite ex. Our sealed box is currently listed at ¥12,240 (~$77), shipped Tokyo-direct with tracked delivery worldwide.
Box price refreshed to today’s live samuraiswordtokyo.com listing. Two PSA10 singles referenced in earlier versions of this guide (Mega Gengar ex MA No.230 and SAR No.240) are no longer listed — see the PSA10 collection link below for current MEGA-era graded stock.
What Is MEGA Dream ex (M2a)?
MEGA Dream ex’s official Japanese name is “MEGAドリームex,” and it isn’t labeled as a standard 拡張パック (expansion pack) — it’s a ハイクラスパック, a “high-class pack.” That distinction matters: high-class packs in the Japanese TCG are event-style releases built to consolidate a rarity or theme rather than carry the story forward, and M2a is the biggest one the MEGA era has produced. It released on Friday, November 28, 2025, positioned between the M2 (Inferno X) and M3 (Munikisu Zero) expansions on the MEGA-era timeline.
Each pack contains 10 cards for ¥550 (tax included), and a box holds 10 packs for an official retail MSRP of ¥5,500. Pokémon Center Online sold the product through a lottery/raffle system rather than open sale, which is a large part of why the secondary market price sits well above that MSRP — more on that in the box economics section below.
Two things make this set structurally different from a normal MEGA-era expansion:
- Three brand-new Mega ex Pokémon debut here — Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex all make their first Pokémon TCG appearance in MEGA Dream ex.
- A new rarity tier, MA (“Mega Attack Rare”), debuts in this set — ten cards depicting Mega Evolution Pokémon in comic/manga-styled art with the attack name worked into the illustration.
Japanese media described the release as an “omatsuri pack” — a festival pack — combining the new Pokémon Legends Z-A–associated Mega Evolution roster with reprints tied to competitive “N’s Pokémon” and “Team Rocket’s Pokémon” themed decks from past promo events. Every pack also guarantees at least one Pokémon ex or Mega Evolution ex card, and the set includes mirror-finish variants carrying energy-symbol and Poké Ball patterns on top of the standard rarity chase.
For how M2a slots into the wider MEGA-era release calendar, see our guides to M3 Nihil Zero and M4 Ninja Spinner, and our running MEGA booster box price index for how M2a’s box price compares to the rest of the series.
Full Rarity Breakdown: 250 Cards, 6 Tiers
MEGA Dream ex’s numbered checklist runs from 001 to 250, split across six rarity tiers:
| Rarity | Card numbers | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Normal / R | 001–193 | 193 |
| AR | 194–213 | 20 |
| SR | 214–222 | 9 |
| MA (Mega Attack Rare) | 223–232 | 10 |
| SAR | 233–249 | 17 |
| MUR | 250 | 1 |
The SR tier (214–222) is entirely Trainer and Supporter cards rather than Pokémon — Items like Hyper Ball and N’s Point Up, the Jamming Tower Stadium, and Supporter cards including one named Carmine (working English localization, unconfirmed). The Pokémon chase starts in earnest at MA and climbs through SAR to the single MUR at the very top of the set.
MA “Mega Attack Rare”: The New Rarity
The headline structural news in MEGA Dream ex is the debut of MA, or “Mega Attack Rare,” a rarity that hadn’t existed before this set. The official product page describes it as strong Mega Evolution Pokémon rendered in special comic/manga-styled illustrations with the attack name built into the artwork — a different visual treatment from the painterly full-art SAR tier that sits directly above it in the checklist.
| No. | Card |
|---|---|
| 223 | Mega Charizard X ex (new to TCG) |
| 224 | Mega Froslass ex |
| 225 | Mega Miraidon ex |
| 226 | Mega Gardevoir ex (new to TCG) |
| 227 | Mega Diancie ex |
| 228 | Mega Lucario ex (new to TCG) |
| 229 | Mega Hawlucha ex |
| 230 | Mega Gengar ex — PSA10 MA copy no longer listed; see our PSA10 collection for current MEGA-era stock |
| 231 | Mega Zuruzukin ex (JP name; EN localization not yet confirmed) |
| 232 | Mega Dragonite ex |
Three of these ten — Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex — are the same three Mega ex Pokémon making their first Pokémon TCG appearance, called out by name on the official product announcement. Because MA sits below SAR in rarity but above the AR/SR tiers, it’s become the entry point for collectors who want a Mega Evolution ex in comic-book art style without chasing the harder SAR pull. Our Gengar cards guide covers how the MA and SAR Mega Gengar ex printings compare directly if you’re deciding between them.
SAR Chase Card List and Community Ranking
The SAR tier runs 233–249, seventeen cards deep, and it’s where the set’s real chase energy lives — full-illustration special art rares mixing new Mega ex Pokémon with reprinted fan-favorites from N’s, Marnie’s, and Team Rocket’s decks.
| No. | Card |
|---|---|
| 233 | Mega Froslass ex |
| 234 | Pikachu ex (Terastal) |
| 235 | Mega Miraidon ex |
| 236 | Iono’s Bellibolt ex |
| 237 | Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex |
| 238 | Mega Diancie ex |
| 239 | Mega Hawlucha ex |
| 240 | Mega Gengar ex — PSA10 SAR copy no longer listed; see our PSA10 collection for current MEGA-era stock |
| 241 | Mega Zuruzukin ex (JP name; EN localization not yet confirmed) |
| 242 | N’s Zoroark ex |
| 243 | Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex |
| 244 | Kilowattrel ex (working EN name, unconfirmed) |
| 245 | Steven’s Metagross ex |
| 246 | Mega Dragonite ex |
| 247 | Iris’s Fighting Spirit (Supporter, working EN localization) |
| 248 | Carmine (Supporter, working EN localization) |
| 249 | Surfer (Supporter, working EN localization) |
Japanese tier-list coverage of the set (torecamap.co.jp) puts a consistent top five together for community chase interest — this is ranking commentary, not an official rarity or value designation:
- Mega Gengar ex [SAR] — frequently named the set’s signature chase card, with artwork built around a “hiding” visual theme.
- Pikachu ex (Terastal) [SAR] — ranked for character popularity and pose.
- Mega Dragonite ex [MUR] — ranked as the rarest single pull in the set.
- Mega Dragonite ex [SAR] — ranked separately from the MUR, cited for depicting the full Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite evolution line together on one card.
- Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex [SAR] — cited for artwork and competitive playability.
Note that Mega Dragonite ex appears twice on this list at two different rarities — the SAR at No.246 and the MUR at No.250 are two separate cards, not one printing. For a full pull-rate breakdown across the whole rarity ladder, see our companion guide, MEGA Dream ex pull rates and best cards.
The MUR: Mega Dragonite ex, No. 250
The lone MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) in MEGA Dream ex is Mega Dragonite ex, card No. 250 — the last card in the numbered checklist and the top of the set’s rarity ladder. It’s rendered as a full-illustration, gold-toned treatment, the visual signature MUR cards carry across the MEGA era.
Community coverage of the set (torecamap.co.jp) has floated a pull-rate figure of roughly “1 in 133 boxes” for this card. That number is community-reported and unofficial — it doesn’t appear on the official product page, and no BOX-level pull-rate or guarantee table has been published by Pokémon Center Online for this release. Treat it as chatter, not a spec sheet, when deciding how many boxes to open chasing this specific card.
What is confirmed is the structural rarity: with only one MUR printed per 250-species checklist, and box allocation running through a lottery sale rather than open retail, Mega Dragonite ex MUR sits at the top of both the checklist and the community demand list for this set.
Box Economics: Retail MSRP vs Secondary Market
MEGA Dream ex’s official retail structure is straightforward: ¥550 per 10-card pack, ¥5,500 per 10-pack box, sold through Pokémon Center Online’s lottery system rather than open shelf sale. That MSRP is not what the box actually trades for once it leaves the lottery pool.
As of the most recent SNKRDUNK asking-price measurement (August 6, 2026), a shrink-wrapped MEGA Dream ex box was asking ¥13,900 on the secondary market — roughly 2.5x the printed MSRP, which is the expected pattern for a lottery-sold high-class pack with a chase MUR at the top. Our sealed box is currently listed at ¥12,240 (~$77), shipped Tokyo-direct with tracked delivery.
If you’re after specific cards rather than a full box, the singles market gives a cleaner read on where value actually sits. Mega Gengar ex SAR (No.240) — the set’s most-cited chase card — carries raw asks of roughly ¥41,000–¥55,000, with graded PSA10 copies asking around ¥90,000 on the secondary market. Our own PSA10 listings of Mega Gengar ex (both the MA and SAR printings) are no longer listed — check our PSA10 collection for current MEGA-era graded stock, or place a request through Quick Order.
That MA-to-SAR price gap on the exact same Pokémon — roughly 8x between the two rarities — is a useful shortcut for reading value across the whole set: the rarity tier tells you far more about price than the character does. For a wider look at how M2a’s box price compares against the rest of the MEGA-era lineup, see our MEGA booster box price index, and for graded MEGA-era singles generally, our PSA10 MEGA Pokémon cards guide.
Where to Buy MEGA Dream ex from Japan
We ship MEGA Dream ex sealed boxes and graded singles worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. If you want a shot at the full rarity ladder — MA, SAR, and the MUR — sealed box is the only route that includes all of them.
For graded MEGA Dream ex singles and other PSA10 MEGA-era cards, browse our PSA10 collection. For specific ungraded singles or a mixed order across multiple sets, our Quick Order page is the fastest way to build one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MEGA Dream ex (M2a)?
MEGA Dream ex is a Japanese Pokémon TCG high-class pack released November 28, 2025, sitting between the M2 (Inferno X) and M3 (Munikisu Zero) expansions in the MEGA-era release order. It carries 250 species across six rarity tiers, headlined by the MUR Mega Dragonite ex, and introduces MA (Mega Attack Rare), a rarity that had not appeared before this set.
How many cards are in the MEGA Dream ex card list?
250 species total: 193 Normal/R, 20 AR, 9 SR, 10 MA, 17 SAR, and 1 MUR (Mega Dragonite ex, No.250).
What is the rarest card in MEGA Dream ex?
The MUR, Mega Dragonite ex (No.250), is the single rarest printing in the set — it’s the only card at that rarity tier. A community-reported pull-rate figure of roughly 1-in-133 boxes has circulated on Japanese fan sites, but that number is unofficial and not published by Pokémon Center Online.
What is a Mega Attack Rare (MA)?
MA is a new rarity that debuted in MEGA Dream ex, sitting between SR and SAR. Its ten cards (Nos. 223–232) depict Mega Evolution Pokémon in comic/manga-styled illustrations with the attack name built into the artwork, including the first TCG appearances of Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex.
Should I buy a sealed box or singles?
A sealed box (currently listed at ¥12,240) is the only way to pull across the full rarity ladder, including MA, SAR, and a shot at the MUR. If you want a specific card, singles are more direct — PSA10 Mega Gengar ex (MA and SAR) are not currently listed, so check our PSA10 collection for current availability.
How do I buy MEGA Dream ex from Japan?
We ship sealed MEGA Dream ex boxes and graded PSA10 singles from Tokyo with tracked worldwide delivery. Browse the sealed box directly, check our PSA10 collection for graded singles, or use Quick Order to build a mixed order across sets.
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