Why now
Four weeks post-launch is when people dump extras to fund anniversary preorders. That is your buy window.
Mega Evolution · ME05 · Released Jul 17, 2026
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Mega Darkrai ex is the chase. Dark-type special sets historically age well.
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The play
Buy the Darkrai SIR on post-launch softness. Hold one ETB through the 30th if you like the promo.
The risk
If Darkrai art missed for you, the rest of the set does not carry sealed by itself. Be picky.
Chase cards
Run grading math →
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Mega Darkrai ex SIR
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Early comps are still forming. Use sold listings, not asking prices.
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Mega Zeraora ex
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Secondary chase. More reasonable grade EV than Darkrai.
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Mega Chandelure ex SIR
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Ghost-type Mega in a Darkrai set. The buy if Darkrai is already priced in.
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