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Two boxes, one release day, and a decision every Mega-era buyer eventually has to make. Mega Brave (M1L) and Mega Symphonia (M1S) launched together on August 1, 2025 as the opening pair of Japan’s MEGA series, built on the same 92-card structure with the same pack configuration — the only real split is which Mega evolution headlines the set.
A year on, both boxes remain well stocked in our Tokyo warehouse, which makes this a genuinely useful side-by-side rather than a “one is sold out, buy the other” default. This guide compares what’s actually printed in each set, what the chase cards look like, and what each box costs right now, so you can pick the one that matches your collection — or justify grabbing both.
Mega Brave (M1L) is headlined by Mega Lucario ex and is currently listed at ¥11,440 per sealed box. Mega Symphonia (M1S) is headlined by Mega Gardevoir ex and is currently listed at ¥10,400 per sealed box. Both sets share an identical 92-card structure and pack format — the decision comes down to which Mega evolution and rarity lineup you want on your shelf.
Prices and stock counts reflect our Tokyo warehouse as of August 12, 2026. Live availability can move day to day — check the product page for the current count before ordering.
What Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia Have in Common
Before getting into what makes each set different, it’s worth being clear about how much they share. Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia are structural twins: both run 92 cards broken down the same way — a 001–063 base set (63 cards), an Art Rare run at 064–075 (12 cards), a Super Rare run at 076–086 (11 cards), five Special Art Rares at 087–091, and a single Mega Ultra Rare closing the set at 092.
Packs are priced identically at ¥180 tax-in for five cards, and a sealed box holds 30 packs, matching the official ¥5,400 MSRP for both sets. Neither set has an official English-language release, so every card name below is the Japanese original — the trainer card titles in particular don’t have a confirmed English equivalent yet, and we’ve avoided guessing at unofficial translations that don’t match the character depicted.
We’ve already published a full breakdown of each set on its own: the Mega Brave complete guide and the Mega Symphonia complete guide both go deeper into the full card list. This piece is about the head-to-head: same skeleton, different headliner, different price today.
Mega Brave (M1L): Mega Lucario ex Leads the Fighting Side
Mega Brave centers on Mega Lucario ex, which appears in four different rarities across the set — the base card, a Super Rare at 078, a Special Art Rare at 088, and the Mega Ultra Rare closer at 092. That’s the widest spread any single Pokemon gets in either set, and it’s the clearest signal of who the set is built around.
The five Special Art Rares round out the set’s signature lineup: 087 Mega Venusaur ex, 088 Mega Lucario ex, 089 Mega Absol ex, and two Supporter cards at 090 and 091 — a Lt. Surge–themed Supporter and a Lillie–themed Supporter, respectively. Official pull rates for the set aren’t publicly disclosed, so we’re not going to put a number on how often any of these hit; for a card-by-card rarity breakdown, our dedicated Mega Brave pull rates guide covers that in more depth.
The Art Rare and Super Rare rows (064–086) also carry a “linked illustration” gimmick that Pokemon’s official materials mention but don’t fully document — we can confirm the mechanic exists without listing every paired card, since the complete pairing list hasn’t been made public.
Mega Symphonia (M1S): Mega Gardevoir ex Leads the Psychic Side
Mega Symphonia mirrors the same 92-card structure but swaps in a Psychic-type headliner: Mega Gardevoir ex, capped by the set’s Mega Ultra Rare at 092/063.
The five Special Art Rares here are 087 Mega Gardevoir ex, 088 Mega Latias ex, 089 Mega Kangaskhan ex, and two Supporter cards — an Acerola–themed Supporter at 090 and a Mitsuru–themed Supporter at 091. Compared with Mega Brave’s fighting-and-dark-type spread, Mega Symphonia leans Psychic and Dragon, with Mega Latias ex sitting alongside Mega Gardevoir ex as the set’s other headline pull.
As with Mega Brave, pull rates for individual cards aren’t published by Pokemon, so any percentage you see elsewhere is community estimation rather than an official figure. Our Mega Symphonia pull rates guide lays out the full card list rarity by rarity if you want that level of detail before buying.
Box Price Comparison: Current SST Stock
Here’s where the two sets actually diverge in practice. Both were released at the same ¥5,400 MSRP, but a year of secondary-market movement has left them at different price points in our current stock:
| Set | Condition | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Brave (M1L) | Sealed | ¥11,440 |
| Mega Symphonia (M1S) | Sealed | ¥10,400 |
| Mega Symphonia (M1S) | No Shrink | ¥9,500 |
At current listings, Mega Symphonia sits roughly ¥1,000 below Mega Brave in sealed condition, and it’s the deeper stock position of the two — useful to know if you’re buying in any quantity. Mega Brave’s No Shrink variant was out of stock at the time of this check, so sealed is the only way to get it from us right now.
For a longer view of how both boxes have moved since release, including how they stack up against the rest of the MEGA-era lineup, see our Japanese Mega booster box price index.
Chase Card Comparison: The Five SARs in Each Set
Since both sets follow the same rarity structure, the fairest way to compare chase potential is SAR-for-SAR. Here’s how the five Special Art Rares line up:
| # | Mega Brave (M1L) | Mega Symphonia (M1S) |
|---|---|---|
| 087 | Mega Venusaur ex SAR | Mega Gardevoir ex SAR |
| 088 | Mega Lucario ex SAR | Mega Latias ex SAR |
| 089 | Mega Absol ex SAR | Mega Kangaskhan ex SAR |
| 090 | Lt. Surge Supporter SAR | Acerola Supporter SAR |
| 091 | Lillie Supporter SAR | Mitsuru Supporter SAR |
| 092 | Mega Lucario ex MUR | Mega Gardevoir ex MUR |
Mega Brave puts three separate Mega Evolution Pokemon into its SAR row — Venusaur, Lucario, and Absol — alongside two Supporter chases. Mega Symphonia does the same with Gardevoir, Latias, and Kangaskhan. In both sets, the headline Mega Evolution appears twice: once in the SAR row and again as the MUR — Mega Lucario ex in Mega Brave, Mega Gardevoir ex in Mega Symphonia.
On the graded side, our own PSA10 stock gives a rough read on which chases move: at the time of writing we had one PSA10 Mega Lucario ex MUR from M1L currently listed, against three PSA10 Mega Gardevoir ex SAR copies from M1S — not a scientific rarity signal, just a snapshot of what’s currently graded and available through us.
Which One Should You Buy?
With identical structure and near-identical pricing, the honest answer is that this comes down to which Mega evolution and type theme you’d rather chase, plus whichever box happens to be priced better on the day you buy.
- Pick Mega Brave (M1L) if you want Mega Lucario ex specifically, or you’re drawn to a SAR lineup with Venusaur and Absol alongside it.
- Pick Mega Symphonia (M1S) if Mega Gardevoir ex is the card you’re after, or you’d rather chase a Psychic/Dragon lineup with Latias and Kangaskhan in the mix. It’s also currently the lower-priced and deeper-stocked of the two.
- Buy a mix of both if you collect the MEGA era as a whole — since the two sets released together and share a card count, collectors chasing the MEGA era as a whole often want both represented.
If price is the deciding factor rather than the headliner, Mega Symphonia’s current listing sits below Mega Brave’s, and its No Shrink variant is a further step down for buyers who don’t need the original shrink wrap intact.
Both boxes were well stocked at the time of this check, but sealed booster box inventory moves with demand. Confirm the live count on the product page before placing a larger order.
Buy Both: Premium Trainer Box and Pokemon Center Sets
If you don’t want to choose, there are a few products built specifically around owning both sets at once. The MEGA Premium Trainer Box mixes product from Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia into a single package — 20 packs plus 172 cards drawn from both sets — and is currently listed at ¥9,975 as of our last check.
There are also single-set Pokemon Center collector boxes for buyers who want a curated set rather than booster packs: the Mega Brave Pokemon Center Set (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) (currently listed at ¥24,360) and the Mega Symphonia Pokemon Center Set (currently listed at ¥22,680) both give you a Pokemon Center–exclusive presentation of each set’s headliner theme.
None of these routes require picking a side the way a single booster box does — they’re built for collectors who already know they want both Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex represented on the shelf.
Where to Buy Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia from Japan
We ship both sets sealed out of Tokyo with tracked delivery, and stock on both has stayed deep enough to support larger orders. Start with whichever headliner matches your collection, or grab the Premium Trainer Box if you want a taste of both sets in one purchase.
Ready to order: Mega Brave (M1L) Booster Box, Mega Symphonia (M1S) Booster Box, or the MEGA Premium Trainer Box for both sets at once. For mixed orders across sets and singles, our Quick Order page is the fastest checkout route. For full set breakdowns, our Mega Brave complete guide and Mega Symphonia complete guide cover every card in each set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia?
Both are 92-card Japanese sets released the same day (August 1, 2025) with identical pack and box structure. Mega Brave is headlined by Mega Lucario ex; Mega Symphonia is headlined by Mega Gardevoir ex. The base set, Art Rare, Super Rare, and SAR/MUR counts are the same in both.
Which box is cheaper, Mega Brave or Mega Symphonia?
As of August 12, 2026, Mega Symphonia’s sealed box is currently listed at ¥10,400, versus ¥11,440 for Mega Brave’s sealed box. Mega Symphonia also has a No Shrink option at ¥9,500. Prices move with the secondary market, so check the current listing before buying.
Do Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia have an English release?
As of our last check, neither set had an official English-language release. Both are Japanese-only sets, which is why card and trainer names in this guide are given in their Japanese original rather than an unofficial English translation.
What are the chase cards in each set?
Each set has five Special Art Rares (087–091) and one Mega Ultra Rare (092). In Mega Brave, the SAR row covers Mega Venusaur ex, Mega Lucario ex, and Mega Absol ex plus two Supporter cards, with Mega Lucario ex also topping the set as the MUR. Mega Symphonia mirrors this with Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Latias ex, and Mega Kangaskhan ex, with Mega Gardevoir ex as the MUR.
Is there a way to get cards from both sets in one product?
Yes — the MEGA Premium Trainer Box mixes packs and cards from both Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia into a single product, which is the most direct way to get both headliners’ theme without buying two full boxes.
What are the official pull rates for these sets?
Pokemon has not published official pull rates for Mega Brave or Mega Symphonia. Any rarity percentage you see elsewhere is a community estimate rather than an official figure. Our set-specific pull rates guides for Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia cover what’s known card by card.
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