M1 Promo PSA 10 Guide
Set History & Release Context
Mega Symphonia released on August 1, 2025 in Japan as the paired sister set to Mega Brave, jointly launching the Mega Evolution Series of the Pokemon TCG. Together the two sets reintroduce Mega Evolution to competitive play after a roughly eight-year absence from Standard (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
The paired-set design splits the type chart between the two boxes: Mega Symphonia carries Lightning and Dragon types and excludes Fighting, Darkness and Metal, while Mega Brave covers the inverse. Both sets share the Mega Evolution ex template (3-prize knockouts, black-and-yellow ex stamp) and the MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) gold-etched secret-rare treatment.
The expansion is sold in 5-card boosters with 30 packs per box and continues the Full Art Super Rare Trainer treatment introduced in the paired launch.
M1 Promo PSA 10 Cards
7 cards
Acerola's Mischief
M1 Promo · #090 · Japanese
Acerola's Mischief
M1 Promo · #084 · Japanese
Alakazam
M1 Promo · #071 · Japanese
Shedinja
M1 Promo · #072 · Japanese
Ninjask
M1 Promo · #065 · Japanese
Stufful
M1 Promo · #075 · Japanese
Litleo
M1 Promo · #066 · Japanese
Top Chase Cards Explained
Mega Gardevoir ex is the centerpiece chase, printed in RR, SR and SAR variants, with a final MUR gold-etched secret rare. Additional Mega Evolution ex chases include Mega Latias ex (Dragon), Mega Kangaskhan ex (Colorless), Mega Abomasnow ex (Water) and Mega Manectric ex (Lightning), each appearing at RR plus deeper full-art and special-art parallels (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
Full Art Super Rare Item, Tool and Stadium Trainer cards form a secondary chase tier, mirroring Mega Brave. Because the type coverage is asymmetric across the paired sets, players chasing tournament-viable Mega lines often need both boxes, which sustains demand for Mega Symphonia even in a meta where Mega Brave's Lucario or Venusaur lists dominate early.
Investment Analysis
Mega Symphonia inherits the same launch-set thesis as Mega Brave: it returns a long-dormant mechanic under the current SV card frame, supported by a new MUR scarcity tier locked to Mega ex cards. Mega Gardevoir is one of the most consistently merchandised Pokemon since the original Ruby & Sapphire era, which provides a non-meta-dependent demand floor. Like Mega Brave, the launch novelty premium is a depreciating component once subsequent Mega expansions release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the set code for Mega Symphonia?
Mega Symphonia uses the Japanese set code M1S. It is paired with Mega Brave (M1L) as the dual launch of the Mega Evolution Series.
When did Mega Symphonia release?
August 1, 2025 in Japan (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
How many cards are in Mega Symphonia?
63 cards in the base numbering (001/063 through 063/063), with secret rares including SR, SAR and MUR variants extending beyond that count.
Why does Mega Symphonia exclude some types?
It deliberately omits Fighting, Darkness and Metal types so its sister set Mega Brave can carry those types. The split forces collectors and competitive players to engage with both boxes for full type coverage.
Is Mega Symphonia legal in Standard?
Yes, in the Japanese Standard format from the August 1, 2025 launch onward.
What's the English equivalent of Mega Symphonia?
The English Mega Evolution expansion (Set 105, released Sep 26, 2025) draws from both Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia rather than localising them as separate boxes.