Market Overview
Mega Evolution (ME01) merges two Japanese sets — Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia — into one 188-card EN set. Pricing data sourced from PriceCharting as of 4 June 2026. PHP conversions at ~₱61.67/USD.
Three things define ME01's price landscape:
- Both MHRs are JP-pricier — ~7–8% JP premium on both Mega Hyper Rares
- Lillie's Determination SIR inversion — JP 2.4× pricier than EN, the biggest JP/EN gap in the set
- 4 of 10 Full Art ex are JP-pricier — clear EN buying opportunities on those cards
Mega Hyper Rares: Both JP-Pricier
| Card | EN # | JP (USD / PHP) | EN (USD / PHP) | EN/JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario ex | #188 | $269.03 / ₱16,591 | $248.90 / ₱15,350 | 0.93× (JP pricier) |
| Mega Gardevoir ex | #187 | $245.00 / ₱15,109 | $225.08 / ₱13,881 | 0.92× (JP pricier) |
The ~7–8% JP premium is milder than the Chaos Rising MHR inversion, but applies to both cards. EN buyers pay less for both MHRs.
Full Art ex — All 10 Cards
4 of 10 Full Art ex are JP-pricier:
| Card | EN # | JP (USD / PHP) | EN (USD / PHP) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario ex | #160 | $9.61 / ₱593 | $14.99 / ₱924 | 1.56× |
| Mega Venusaur ex | #155 | $9.90 / ₱611 | $13.00 / ₱802 | 1.31× |
| Mega Gardevoir ex | #159 | $6.50 / ₱401 | $5.99 / ₱369 | 0.92× (JP) |
| Mega Absol ex | #161 | $5.27 / ₱325 | $5.95 / ₱367 | 1.13× |
| Mega Kangaskhan ex | #164 | $4.90 / ₱302 | $5.48 / ₱338 | 1.12× |
| Mega Latias ex | #163 | $4.92 / ₱303 | $5.25 / ₱324 | 1.07× |
| Mega Manectric ex | #158 | $3.50 / ₱216 | $2.75 / ₱170 | 0.79× (JP) |
| Mega Mawile ex | #162 | $3.63 / ₱224 | $2.70 / ₱167 | 0.74× (JP) |
| Mega Camerupt ex | #156 | $3.42 / ₱211 | $2.37 / ₱146 | 0.69× (JP) |
| Mega Abomasnow ex | #157 | $2.29 / ₱141 | $2.89 / ₱178 | 1.26× |
Mega Lucario ex leads EN at ₱924 (₱593 JP, 1.56×). Mega Gardevoir ex Full Art is JP-pricier (0.92×) — but its SIR is EN-pricier (1.52×). Source Full Art from EN for the 4 inverted cards.
Special Illustration Rares
ME01 has 10 SIRs — 5 Pokémon ex and 5 trainer cards:
| Card | EN # | JP (USD / PHP) | EN (USD / PHP) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario ex | #179 | $77.50 / ₱4,779 | $209.60 / ₱12,926 | 2.70× |
| Mega Gardevoir ex | #178 | $122.45 / ₱7,551 | $186.16 / ₱11,480 | 1.52× |
| Mega Venusaur ex | #177 | $56.08 / ₱3,458 | $149.94 / ₱9,247 | 2.67× |
| Mega Latias ex | #181 | $38.26 / ₱2,359 | $82.11 / ₱5,064 | 2.15× |
| Mega Absol ex | #180 | $29.99 / ₱1,849 | $61.02 / ₱3,763 | 2.03× |
| Mega Kangaskhan ex | #182 | $29.24 / ₱1,803 | $59.00 / ₱3,639 | 2.02× |
| Lillie's Determination | #184 | $147.76 / ₱9,112 | $62.50 / ₱3,854 | 0.42× (JP pricier) |
| Acerola's Mischief | #183 | $29.94 / ₱1,846 | $32.05 / ₱1,977 | 1.07× |
| Wally's Compassion | #186 | $11.23 / ₱693 | $20.14 / ₱1,242 | 1.79× |
| Lt. Surge's Bargain | #185 | $7.52 / ₱464 | $19.07 / ₱1,176 | 2.54× |
Lillie's Determination SIR (#184 EN) is the standout EN buy — ₱3,854 EN vs ₱9,112 JP (0.42×). JP pays 2.4× more for the same card. The best value-versus-JP SIR in ME01.
Mega Lucario ex SIR (#179 EN) carries the largest EN premium at 2.70× (₱12,926 EN vs ₱4,779 JP). Acerola's Mischief SIR (#183) is near parity at 1.07× — good if you want either version without a large cross-regional markup.
Foil Variants
| Card | JP (USD / PHP) | EN (USD / PHP) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshadow | $5.43 / ₱335 | $17.00 / ₱1,048 | 3.13× |
| Vulpix | $5.60 / ₱345 | $16.50 / ₱1,018 | 2.95× |
| Ivysaur | $7.39 / ₱456 | $19.51 / ₱1,203 | 2.64× |
| Steelix | $3.43 / ₱212 | $7.54 / ₱465 | 2.20× |
| Gumshoos | $2.27 / ₱140 | $4.83 / ₱298 | 2.13× |
| Bulbasaur | $10.73 / ₱662 | $20.99 / ₱1,294 | 1.96× |
Marshadow leads at 3.13× (₱335 JP vs ₱1,048 EN). Bulbasaur foil is the highest-priced EN foil at ₱1,294. Average top-6 foil EN premium: 2.5×.
JP-Only Cards
| Card | Source Set | JP Price (USD / PHP) |
|---|---|---|
| Riolu foil | Mega Brave #68 | $5.46 / ₱337 |
| Alakazam foil | Mega Symphonia #71 | $5.00 / ₱308 |
Both foils are only available from the JP sets. Source via Buyee or FROM JAPAN proxy services.
Price Signals to Watch
- Lillie's Determination SIR (₱3,854 EN) — JP 2.4× premium signals unusually strong JP demand. EN buyers have a significant advantage here.
- Mega Lucario ex across all tiers — SIR ₱12,926 EN, FA ₱924 EN, MHR ₱15,350 EN. Top EN chase card in ME01.
- Four JP-pricier Full Arts — Gardevoir (0.92×), Manectric (0.79×), Mawile (0.74×), Camerupt (0.69×). Clear EN buying opportunities on all four.
- Foil compression — 2.5× average may narrow. High-demand foils (Marshadow, Vulpix) more likely to hold.
Where to buy in the Philippines: Shopee PH, Facebook Marketplace, Card Affinity PH, local card shops in Manila, Cebu, and Davao.
All prices in USD from PriceCharting as of 4 June 2026. PHP conversions at ~₱61.67/USD. Always verify current prices before making purchasing decisions. tcgTalk does not provide financial advice.