M2 and M2a sit right next to each other on the MEGA-era release calendar — an expansion pack in September 2025, followed by its high-class companion two months later. At our store the M2 Inferno X box is currently listed, while the M2a box is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. Full card lists with live prices are on our M2 card list and M2a card list pages.
M2 Inferno X is listed in both the Sealed and No Shrink formats. M2a MEGA Dream ex, the high-class pack with the new MA rarity and the Mega Gengar ex SAR, is sold out at our store, in every format. This guide compares what each box contains and shows where to go for M2a cards while the box itself is sold out.
The M2 Inferno X Booster Box is currently listed at ¥17,864 (~$116) for the Sealed variation and ¥12,668 (~$82) for the No Shrink variation. The M2a MEGA Dream ex Booster Box is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. M2a’s chase cards — including Mega Gengar ex SAR, PSA 10 currently listed at ¥58,989 (~$383) — are listed as graded singles.
- M2 Inferno X box: Sealed variation ¥17,864, No Shrink variation ¥12,668 currently listed. M2a MEGA Dream ex box: sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order.
- The lowest asking prices on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026: M2 box ¥17,000 (No Shrink listing ¥15,389); M2a box ¥12,000 (No Shrink listing ¥10,999). A marketplace listing is not our stock.
- Full card lists with live prices: M2 card list and M2a card list.
Store prices are as of September 29, 2026 and link to the product page; market figures are the lowest asking prices shown on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 (asks, not sale prices). USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Two Packs, Two Price Tiers
M2 Inferno X and M2a MEGA Dream ex are not the same category of product. M2 is a standard expansion pack; M2a is a high-class pack, Pokemon Japan’s premium tier with a higher per-pack price.
| M2 Inferno X | M2a MEGA Dream ex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Expansion pack | High-class pack |
| Release date | September 26, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| Total cards | 116 (base 080 + AR12 + SR17 + SAR6 + MUR1) | 250 (base 193 + AR20 + SR9 + MA10 + SAR17 + MUR1) |
| Pack price | ¥180 / 5 cards | ¥550 / 10 cards |
| Packs per box | Typically 30 packs (secondary sources; not confirmed on the official set page) | 10 packs (confirmed — Pokemon Center Online) |
| Signature MUR | Mega Charizard X ex 116/080 | Mega Dragonite ex 250/193 |
| Defining mechanic | Fire-energy stacking built around a burst-damage theme | MA (Mega Attack Rare) — a new rarity tier debuting in this set |
The core tradeoff is this: M2’s expansion pack uses five-card packs at ¥180, but the SAR chase tier tops out at six cards. M2a’s ten-card high-class packs at ¥550 cover a much deeper set — 250 total cards against M2’s 116 — with 17 SAR slots plus the new MA tier layered on top.
The Chase Cards: Mega Charizard X ex vs Mega Dragonite ex & Mega Gengar ex
M2’s chase structure is a single card climbing three rarity tiers. M2a spreads its chase appeal across two different Pokemon at the top of the checklist.
In M2, Mega Charizard X ex is the entire show. It appears across three rarity tiers — SR, SAR, and the top-slot MUR — giving M2 boxes three separate shots at pulling the same Pokemon in an increasingly premium finish. A PSA 10 of the 110/080 SAR is currently listed at ¥118,059 (~$767) in our own catalog; the lowest PSA 10 listing shown on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 asked ¥183,000 (~$1,188).
M2a splits its appeal instead of stacking it on one card. Mega Dragonite ex holds the top MUR slot at 250/193, but Mega Gengar ex SAR at 240/193 is a popular chase — the PSA 10 is currently listed at ¥58,989 (~$383) in our catalog, and the lowest recent PSA 10 listing shown on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026 asked ¥113,000 (~$734). Pikachu ex SAR at 234/193 is another SAR on the list. Where M2 puts all its chase pressure on one Pokemon across three finishes, M2a’s 17-slot SAR tier and 10-slot MA tier spread the chase across a much wider roster.
Neither set has published official pull rates.
What We Currently List from M2 and M2a
The two sets are in different positions at our store, and the table below shows the store state next to the lowest asking price on SNKRDUNK for each box.
| Box | Format | Store state | SNKRDUNK lowest ask, September 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Inferno X | Sealed | Currently listed at ¥17,864 (~$116) | ¥17,000 (~$110) |
| M2 Inferno X | No Shrink | Currently listed at ¥12,668 (~$82) | ¥15,389 (~$100) |
| M2a MEGA Dream ex | Sealed | Sold out at the time of this update | ¥12,000 (~$78) |
| M2a MEGA Dream ex | No Shrink | Sold out at the time of this update | ¥10,999 (~$71) |
The SNKRDUNK column compares the Sealed rows with the standard listing and the No Shrink rows with the separate No Shrink listing. The M2a box is listed on SNKRDUNK, but a marketplace listing is not our stock.
M2 Inferno X is listed in both formats — the Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥17,864 (~$116), and the No Shrink variation at ¥12,668 (~$82) gets you the same contents at a lower price point. M2a MEGA Dream ex is sold out, in every format in our catalog.
The M2a box is sold out at the time of this update, in both the Sealed and No Shrink formats. Restock requests go through our Quick Order page.
Chasing M2a Cards While the Box Is Sold Out
With the box sold out, PSA 10 M2a singles are listed separately from box stock. Selected PSA 10 singles, with the store state and the lowest PSA 10 listing shown on SNKRDUNK on September 29, 2026:
| PSA 10 single | Set | Store state | SNKRDUNK lowest PSA 10 listing shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Charizard X ex SAR 110/080 | M2 | Currently listed at ¥118,059 (~$767) | ¥183,000 (~$1,188) |
| Mega Gengar ex SAR 240/193 | M2a | Currently listed at ¥58,989 (~$383) | ¥113,000 (~$734) |
| Mega Dragonite ex SAR 246/193 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | M2a | Currently listed at ¥33,176 (~$215) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | ¥39,800 (~$258) |
| Mega Charizard X ex MA 223/193 | M2a | Sold out at the time of this update | ¥16,666 (~$108) |
| Mega Dragonite ex MA 232/193 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) | M2a | Sold out at the time of this update | ¥7,000 (~$45) |
The Mega Charizard X ex MA 223/193 and Mega Dragonite ex MA 232/193 singles are the MA rarity — the mechanic exclusive to M2a — in graded PSA 10 form. Both are sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order.
Which One Fits Your Budget
Because the M2a box is sold out at the time of this update, the practical decision looks different from a standard box-vs-box comparison:
- You want a sealed box. M2 Inferno X is the box currently listed — the Sealed variation at ¥17,864 or the No Shrink variation at ¥12,668 for the same contents.
- You specifically want M2a cards. Go to the graded singles — the PSA 10 Mega Dragonite ex SAR at ¥33,176 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) and Mega Gengar ex SAR at ¥58,989 are currently listed, and both MA singles are sold out at the time of this update.
- You’re set on an M2a box specifically. Sourcing requests go through Quick Order; the M2a box is sold out at the time of this update.
- You want the deepest chase-card pool for your money. M2a’s 250-card checklist with 17 SAR and 10 MA slots is structurally the bigger set, but with the box sold out, that depth is reachable through singles rather than box breaks.
Where to Buy M2 and M2a Cards from Japan
We ship Japanese sealed product and graded singles from Tokyo. The M2 Inferno X box Sealed variation is currently listed at ¥17,864 (~$116) and the No Shrink variation at ¥12,668 (~$82).
For M2a, the box is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through our Quick Order page, and the graded M2a singles are listed above. The M2 card list and M2a card list pages carry the full checklists with live prices; for the graded range, see our PSA 10 collection. For a deeper look at each set’s full checklist, see our M2 Inferno X complete guide and M2a MEGA Dream ex complete guide, or the pull-rate breakdowns for M2 and M2a.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M2a MEGA Dream ex booster box currently available?
No — the M2a box is sold out at our store in both the Sealed and No Shrink formats at the time of this update; restock requests go through Quick Order. The M2 Inferno X box is currently listed: the Sealed variation at ¥17,864 (~$116) and the No Shrink variation at ¥12,668 (~$82). The M2a box is listed on SNKRDUNK (lowest asking price on September 29, 2026: ¥12,000, ~$78), but a marketplace listing is not our stock.
What’s the difference between M2 and M2a?
M2 Inferno X is a standard expansion pack (116 cards, ¥180 per 5-card pack) built around Mega Charizard X ex. M2a MEGA Dream ex is a high-class pack (250 cards, ¥550 per 10-card pack) that introduced the MA (Mega Attack Rare) rarity.
Which is the chase card in each set?
M2’s chase card is Mega Charizard X ex, appearing at SR, SAR, and the top MUR slot. M2a’s chase appeal splits between Mega Dragonite ex at the top MUR slot and Mega Gengar ex SAR.
Can I still get M2a cards if the box is sold out?
Yes — graded PSA 10 M2a singles are listed separately from the box, including the Mega Dragonite ex SAR at ¥33,176 (~$215) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) and the Mega Gengar ex SAR at ¥58,989 (~$383). The two MA singles are sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order.
How many packs come in each box?
M2a’s box contains 10 packs, confirmed by Pokemon Center Online. M2’s box is typically packaged as 30 packs based on secondary sources, though this isn’t confirmed on the official set page.
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