Mega Evolution

Mega Evolution dropped in 2025 as a standalone set within the Scarlet & Violet era. It's a 132-card lineup built around the mechanic itself—think focused thematic release, not a full-block expansion. The set lands in the current modern window where illustration rares and special illustration rares dictate chase card velocity and secondary market movement. This is a collector-friendly structure within today's SV-era framework. No vintage nostalgia tax, no artificial scarcity claims. The play is straightforward: illustration and special illustration rare variants are where the hobby's attention concentrates right now. Standard pull dynamics apply—you're hunting the variant tier, not base holos. Timing matters since it's fresh-to-market in the current print cycle.