Mega Evolution (Mega Evolution base set) released in English on September 26, 2025 with 132 cards plus 56 secret rares. The Japanese Mega Evolution card list came out earlier as Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia — set codes M1L, M1S. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 184 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Mega Evolution = Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia in Japan (M1L, M1S).
- English release September 26, 2025; Japanese releases August 1, 2025 (M1L, M1S).
- 184 Japanese entries catalogued across the source sets vs 132 cards plus 56 secret rares in English.
- Sealed M1L box currently listed at ¥9,025 (~$57) (September 7, 2026).
Box prices below reflect today’s live samuraiswordtokyo.com listings for M1L Mega Brave and M1S Mega Symphonia.
The Japanese Sets Behind Mega Evolution
The English Mega Evolution base set is built from Japan’s twin launch expansions Mega Brave (M1L) and Mega Symphonia (M1S); per PokeBeach only the Illustration Rares of Riolu and Alakazam were cut, becoming Elite Trainer Box promos. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach / Pokellector.) Entry counts below come from the Limitless TCG Japanese catalogue, which lists every numbered card including secret rares.
| Code | Japanese set | Type | JP release | Catalogued entries | Secret Rares | Full JP card list | Sealed box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1L | Mega Brave | Expansion Pack | August 1, 2025 | 92 | 11 | M1L card list | ¥9,025 (~$57) |
| M1S | Mega Symphonia | Expansion Pack | August 1, 2025 | 92 | 11 | M1S card list | ¥7,600 (~$48) |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
M1L Mega Brave — Expansion Pack, JP release August 1, 2025
Limitless TCG catalogues 92 entries for M1L: 1 Ultra Rare, 11 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 5 Double Rare, 6 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 31 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Mega Venusaur ex (M1L 76) to Lillie’s Determination (M1L 86). Browse every card by number and rarity on our M1L Mega Brave card list.
M1S Mega Symphonia — Expansion Pack, JP release August 1, 2025
Limitless TCG catalogues 92 entries for M1S: 1 Ultra Rare, 11 Secret Rare, 5 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 5 Double Rare, 6 Rare, 21 Uncommon, 31 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Mega Abomasnow ex (M1S 76) to Mystery Garden (M1S 86). Browse every card by number and rarity on our M1S Mega Symphonia card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Mega Evolution Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Mega Evolution? Sealed Japanese boxes for the source sets are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection. For singles or graded copies of a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.
Mega Evolution Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Mega Evolution in?
The English Mega Evolution base set is built from Japan’s twin launch expansions Mega Brave (M1L) and Mega Symphonia (M1S); per PokeBeach only the Illustration Rares of Riolu and Alakazam were cut, becoming Elite Trainer Box promos. Set codes: M1L, M1S.
When did Mega Evolution release in English and in Japan?
English: September 26, 2025. Japanese source sets: Mega Brave (M1L) on August 1, 2025; Mega Symphonia (M1S) on August 1, 2025.
How many cards are in Mega Evolution compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 132 cards plus 56 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 184 entries across 2 source sets, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Mega Evolution sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia ship from Tokyo with tracking when listed; prices in this guide are our listings as of September 7, 2026. Singles and graded copies can be requested via Quick Order.
Are Japanese Mega Evolution cards the same as the English ones?
They share Pokémon and artwork for the cards that were carried over, but the Japanese prints use their own set codes (M1L, M1S) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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