Mega Symphonia launched the Pokemon TCG’s MEGA era on the same Friday as its sister set, Mega Brave — and while Mega Brave got the Fighting-type headline in Mega Lucario ex, this set is the Psychic-type half of that same launch, built around Mega Gardevoir ex.
- Store status: the Sealed Mega Symphonia booster box is currently listed on its product page.
- The full set checklist is on the Mega Symphonia (M1S) card list page.
- Pull rates and best cards: Mega Symphonia pull rates and best cards.
USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
What Is Mega Symphonia (M1S)?
拡張パック「メガシンフォニア」 (Expansion Pack “Mega Symphonia”) released in Japan on August 1, 2025, the same day as its companion set Mega Brave (M1L). Together they launched the Pokemon TCG’s new “MEGA” series — the debut of the Mega Evolution ex (メガシンカex) mechanic, which brings Mega Evolution back into the game for the first time since the XY era. Like other ex cards, a Mega Evolution ex Pokemon gives up three Prize cards when knocked out, the standard trade-off for a stronger attacker.
Where Mega Brave centers on Mega Lucario ex, Mega Symphonia’s cover Pokemon and set theme run through Mega Gardevoir ex (メガサーナイトex) — the set leans into Psychic-type reinforcement cards built around it. The official product page also confirms a shared AR/SAR “connecting artwork” gimmick across the two sets: certain AR and SAR illustrations are designed to line up visually when placed side by side.
For the full pull-rate breakdown and pack-by-pack odds, see our companion article: Mega Symphonia pull rates and best cards.
The connecting-artwork gimmick is worth flagging for anyone buying to display rather than to play: when the official page describes AR and SAR illustrations that “line up” across cards, it means the set was designed with pairs or small groups of cards in mind, not just individual pulls. That’s part of why collectors chase multiple SARs from a single set rather than stopping at one — a solo SAR is a nice card, but a matched pair placed side by side is the intended presentation.
Full Card List by Rarity (92 Cards)
Mega Symphonia totals 92 species, in a 63+12+11+5+1 structure. Numbering runs straight through from the main set into the secret-rare tiers. For the full card list, see the Mega Symphonia (M1S) card list page.
| Rarity | Card numbers | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main set (C / U / R / RR) | 001–063 | 63 | Standard commons through double rares, the base of the set |
| AR Art Rare | 064–075 | 12 | Alternate-art Pokemon, part of the connecting-artwork gimmick |
| SR Super Rare | 076–086 | 11 | Full alternate-art Mega ex and trainer cards |
| SAR Special Art Rare | 087–091 | 5 | The chase tier — five cards |
| MUR Mega Ultra Rare | 092 | 1 | Mega Gardevoir ex — the set’s single top pull |
The SR tier (076–086) is where most of the set’s playable and display-worthy alternate art lives: three more Mega ex Pokemon join Mega Gardevoir at this level (Mega Abomasnow ex, Mega Luxray ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, plus a second Mega Latias ex), alongside a run of trainer cards — a Rare Candy alt-art, a “Mega Signal” item card, a “Mystery Garden” stadium, and full-art versions of two supporter cards that also appear as SAR.
Mega Symphonia Chase Cards: SAR Ranking
Below the MUR, the five Special Art Rares (087–091) are the tier collectors chase in volume, and three are Mega Evolution ex Pokemon rather than trainer cards. Per JP community ranking coverage (a third-party, community-frame ranking rather than an official Pokemon Co. statement), the order runs:
| Rank | Card | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Gardevoir ex SAR | 087/063 |
| 2 | Acerola’s Prank (アセロラのいたずら) SAR | 090/063 |
| 3 | Mega Latias ex SAR | 088/063 |
| 4 | Mega Kangaskhan ex SAR | 089/063 |
| 5 | Mitsuru’s Kindness (ミツルの思いやり) SAR | 091/063 |
For the wider chase-card context across the whole MEGA era — not just this set — our Mega Evolution chase card guide ranks the top pulls set by set.
The MUR: Mega Gardevoir ex 092/063
Mega Symphonia has one MUR (Mega Ultra Rare), sitting one slot above the SAR tier as the numerically last card in the set: Mega Gardevoir ex, 092/063 — the same Pokemon on the box art and the card the set’s entire Psychic-type theme is built around.
Structurally it mirrors Mega Brave’s MUR (Mega Lucario ex, 092/063 in that set): a gold-treatment single card sitting at the very top of the numbering above five SARs and eleven SRs.
Budget Picks
Not every worthwhile Mega Symphonia card is a SAR or MUR. PSA10 Helioptile AR [M1S 070/063] is offered as a PSA 10 back order at ¥6,000 (~$39) — sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms. Browse the rest of our graded Japanese cards in the PSA10 collection.
Box Guide: What’s Inside, What It Costs
Mega Symphonia follows the standard modern JP retail structure: 1 pack = 5 cards, ¥180 (tax included); 1 box = 30 packs, ¥5,400 (tax included) at official Japanese retail. There’s also a separate combined product, the “Premium Trainer Box MEGA,” which bundles 20 packs total — 10 from Mega Symphonia and 10 from Mega Brave — plus 172 additional promo and accessory cards for ¥6,350; that’s a different product from a standalone Mega Symphonia box and pulls from both sets at once.
The asking price for a shrink-wrapped Mega Symphonia box on SNKRDUNK was around ¥10,491 as of August 6, 2026. Our Sealed box is currently listed at ¥8,762 (~$57).
Mega Symphonia vs Mega Brave: Which to Buy
Both sets launched the same day, share the same pack/box structure (30 packs, 5 cards each, ¥5,400 retail), and share the same rarity architecture — 63 main + 12 AR + 11 SR + 5 SAR + 1 MUR, 92 cards each. The real difference is theme: Mega Brave runs Fighting-leaning Mega ex Pokemon headlined by Mega Lucario ex, while Mega Symphonia is the Psychic-type half, headlined by Mega Gardevoir ex alongside Mega Latias ex and Mega Kangaskhan ex.
If you collect by Pokemon rather than by type, the choice is simple — buy whichever set contains the Mega evolution you want. Both sets carry one MUR and five SARs. For the full Mega Brave breakdown, see our Mega Brave (M1L) complete guide.
If you’re weighing box prices across the wider MEGA era — not just these two launch sets — our Japanese Pokemon MEGA booster box price index tracks all of them in one table, and our MEGA Dream ex (M2a) complete guide covers the high-class pack that followed a few months later.
Where to Buy Mega Symphonia
We ship sealed Japanese Pokemon TCG product and graded singles worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. Here are the options depending on what you’re after:
- Sealed Mega Symphonia box — view the M1S booster box →
- Sealed Mega Brave box (the companion set) — view the M1L booster box →
- Graded singles from Mega Symphonia and other Japanese sets — browse the PSA10 collection
- A specific card — sourcing requests go through Quick Order
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mega Symphonia?
Mega Symphonia (拡張パック「メガシンフォニア」, M1S) is a Japanese Pokemon TCG expansion pack released August 1, 2025, alongside its companion set Mega Brave. Together they launched the game’s new MEGA series and the Mega Evolution ex mechanic. Mega Symphonia’s theme runs through Psychic-type Mega Evolution Pokemon, headlined by Mega Gardevoir ex.
How many cards are in the Mega Symphonia card list?
92 species total: 63 main-set cards (001–063), 12 AR (064–075), 11 SR (076–086), 5 SAR (087–091), and 1 MUR (092).
What is the rarest card in Mega Symphonia?
Mega Gardevoir ex, MUR, 092/063 — the single Mega Ultra Rare in the set, sitting above the five SARs as the top of the print run.
Mega Symphonia or Mega Brave — which should I buy?
Both released the same day with identical box structure (30 packs, 5 cards per pack, 92 total species). Mega Symphonia is the Psychic-type half, headlined by Mega Gardevoir ex; Mega Brave is the Fighting-leaning half, headlined by Mega Lucario ex. Pick based on which Mega Evolution Pokemon you want, or buy both via the combined Premium Trainer Box MEGA product.
Can I buy Mega Symphonia from Japan if I don’t live there?
Yes — we ship sealed Mega Symphonia boxes and singles worldwide from our Tokyo warehouse with tracked delivery. Sealed boxes and graded PSA10 singles are listed on our store.
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