Don't rip Phantasmal Flames right now.
Keep it sealed.
No product returns more than 41% of its sealed price.
If you must open something: Phantasmal Flames Booster Pack loses the least at 40.6% return.
All 8 Products
Phantasmal Flames Booster Pack
1 pack
40.6%
return on $7.69
$7.69 → EV: $3.12
You lose ~$4.57
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Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle
6 packs
37.7%
return on $49.67
$49.67 → EV: $18.72
You lose ~$30.95
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Phantasmal Flames 3 Pack Blister
3 packs
37.6%
return on $26.22
$26.22 → EV: $9.86
You lose ~$16.36
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Phantasmal Flames Single Pack Blister
1 pack
37.5%
return on $8.98
$8.98 → EV: $3.37
You lose ~$5.61
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Phantasmal Flames Booster Box
36 packs
35.5%
return on $316.43
$316.43 → EV: $112.32
You lose ~$204.11
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Phantasmal Flames PC ETB
11 packs
34.9%
return on $103.96
$103.96 → EV: $36.32
You lose ~$67.64
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Phantasmal Flames ETB
9 packs
31.7%
return on $91.63
$91.63 → EV: $29.08
You lose ~$62.55
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Phantasmal Flames Build & Battle Box
4 packs
26.4%
return on $51.14
$51.14 → EV: $13.48
You lose ~$37.66
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
#125/094
Special Illustration Rare$595.92
EV: $1.49
Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
#130/094
Mega Hyper Rare$388.59
EV: $0.31
Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
#109/094
Ultra Rare$34.14
EV: $0.17
Meowth
#106/094
Illustration Rare$14.20
EV: $0.12
Piplup - 098/094
#098/094
Illustration Rare$11.86
EV: $0.10
Mega Charizard X ex - 013/094
#013/094
Double Rare$4.68
EV: $0.09
Dawn - 129/094
#129/094
Special Illustration Rare$35.11
EV: $0.09
Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
#127/094
Special Illustration Rare$29.80
EV: $0.07
Rotom ex - 126/094
#126/094
Special Illustration Rare$23.00
EV: $0.06
Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
#128/094
Special Illustration Rare$22.17
EV: $0.06
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 5 | $141.20 | 1.25% | $1.77 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 13 | $4.29 | 11.10% | $0.48 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 17 | $4.10 | 8.30% | $0.34 |
| Mega Hyper Rare(MHR) | 1 | $388.59 | 0.08% | $0.31 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 10 | $1.08 | 20.00% | $0.22 |
| Total EV / Pack | $3.12 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 20.00% | 1 in 5 | 5,000 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 11.10% | 1 in 9 | 5,000 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 8.30% | 1 in 12 | 5,000 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 1.25% | 1 in 80 | 5,000 |
| Mega Hyper Rare(MHR) | 0.08% | 1 in 1259 | 5,000 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Phantasmal-Flames-Pull-Rates/9abae60d-b7fb-448f-874e-176f78d6a6ca/, https://screenrant.com/pokemon-tcg-phantasmal-flames-mega-charizard-ex-sir-pull-rate/, https://tcgprotectors.com/blogs/pokemon-blog/phantasmal-flames-pull-rates-10000-packs-analyzed-hits-or-misses
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Phantasmal Flames worth opening?
- At current market prices, Phantasmal Flames Booster Pack only returns 41% of its sealed price. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Phantasmal Flames booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Phantasmal Flames booster pack is $3.12 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Phantasmal Flames?
- The most valuable cards in Phantasmal Flames are Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094 ($595.92), Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094 ($388.59), Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094 ($34.14).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Phantasmal Flames?
- Pull rates are based on 5,000 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Phantasmal Flames products return an average of 35% of their sealed price based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 5,000+ pack openings.