The next Japanese Pokémon TCG High Class Pack, MEGA x MEGA Parade, will cost ¥550 per booster pack, not the standard ¥200. Fan news site PokéBeach reported in late August 2026 that it will release in Japan on February 19, 2027.
How much does the MEGA x MEGA Parade High Class Pack cost?
A MEGA x MEGA Parade booster pack will cost ¥550 (about US$3.70). A standard Japanese pack costs ¥200 (about US$1.35). Each pack will hold 10 cards instead of the usual five . The price and card count come from PokéBeach. Geeks + Gamers and Tech Times repeat them, and those two outlets also give the US dollar conversions .
Quick Answer: MEGA x MEGA Parade booster packs will cost ¥550 each, compared with ¥200 for a standard Japanese pack. Each pack holds 10 cards instead of five. PokéBeach reports a Japan release on Friday, February 19, 2027. None of the sources reviewed point to a confirmation from The Pokémon Company.
PokéBeach says the set will go on sale in Japan on Friday, February 19, 2027 . Geeks + Gamers published the same date on August 27, 2026 . Wargamer also lists February 19 for Japan .
| Item | Standard Japanese booster | MEGA x MEGA Parade (High Class Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price per pack | ¥200 (≈US$1.35) | ¥550 (≈US$3.70) |
| Cards per pack | 5 | 10 |
| Japan release | Varies by set | Fri, Feb 19, 2027 |
| Retailer set code | n/a | m7a / ME7a |
How sure these details are:
- Reported: the ¥550 price, 10 cards per pack and the February 19 date. All three trace back to PokéBeach and are repeated by other outlets.
- Not confirmed: none of the pages reviewed point to an official announcement from The Pokémon Company.
- Retailer-only: preorder listings use the set code m7a / ME7a. Retailer details such as box contents have not been confirmed by the publisher.
What changes in a High Class Pack versus a standard Japanese booster?
A High Class Pack differs from a standard Japanese booster in three reported ways: the price, the card count and a guaranteed high-rarity card. According to PokéBeach, MEGA x MEGA Parade is "Japan's usual" High Class Pack set. A pack will cost ¥550 instead of the usual ¥200 .
PokéBeach also says each pack will hold 10 cards. Geeks + Gamers and Tech Times both put the usual count at five cards. They also report one guaranteed high-rarity card per pack .
| Feature | Standard Japanese booster | MEGA x MEGA Parade (High Class Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price per pack | ¥200 (about US$1.35) | ¥550 (about US$3.70) |
| Cards per pack | 5 | 10 |
| Guaranteed high-rarity card | Not stated in the sources reviewed | 1 per pack (reported) |
| Release cadence | Not covered in the sources reviewed | Usually one High Class Pack a year, most often in November or December |
| Japan release date | — | Friday, February 19, 2027 |
Sources for the table: PokéBeach, Geeks + Gamers and Tech Times, all August 2026. The US dollar conversions come from Geeks + Gamers and Tech Times .
Here is the cost per card, worked out only from the reported figures:
- High Class Pack: ¥550 ÷ 10 cards = ¥55 per card
- Standard booster: ¥200 ÷ 5 cards = ¥40 per card
- Difference: ¥15 per card, or ¥350 more per pack
- In US dollars, using the reported conversions: about $0.37 per card compared with about $0.27
These numbers are list prices divided by card count. They do not account for which cards are in the set, rarity rates or retail markups. None of those had been published at the time of writing.
The cadence row reflects how the product line has worked in past years. PokéBeach calls MEGA x MEGA Parade Japan's usual High Class Pack set, and Tech Times notes that most earlier High Class Packs came out in November or December . The February 19 date is reported by PokéBeach and repeated by Wargamer .
Which Pokémon are confirmed for MEGA x MEGA Parade?
Two Pokémon have been named so far: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. Both first appeared in Mega Dimension, according to PokéBeach . No other cards have been confirmed by name.
Geeks + Gamers describes Mega Dimension as the DLC for the video game Pokémon Legends: Z-A . Tech Times calls the two Mega Raichu the set's featured Pokémon .
Here is what has been reported about the lineup so far:
- Named: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, both from Mega Dimension (source: PokéBeach).
- Described but not named: PokéBeach says the set will include "many other Mega Evolutions, as its name implies."
- Reprint status: Wargamer places Raichu "among the reprints."
- Not published: a full card list, card numbers and rarity breakdown.
Wargamer's coverage, updated August 26, 2026, describes the two Raichu as reprints rather than new cards . If that is correct, collectors should expect Mega Raichu cards that already exist in Japanese print to come back in this set, possibly with new artwork. The sources do not say which existing cards are affected.
"Funny-shaped Mega Raichu from Mega Dimension," — Matt Bassil, writer at Wargamer (source: Wargamer)
Beyond the two Raichu, no other Mega Evolutions had been named in any of the sources reviewed for this article. PokéBeach's line about "many other Mega Evolutions" describes the set's theme. It does not confirm any specific card. Collectors should wait for an official reveal or a published set list before treating any other Pokémon as part of MEGA x MEGA Parade.
What do High Class Packs usually contain, and what is not confirmed here?
High Class Packs have usually been built around reprints and a large number of SAR/SIR cards. Those labels mark Japanese and English special illustration rarities with full-art designs. Wargamer says this about the product line as a whole . It is not a contents list for MEGA x MEGA Parade.
"High-class packs are usually full of reprints... known for having a high number of SAR/SIR cards, including new versions of cards that have had the full art treatment already," — Matt Bassil, writer at Wargamer (source: Wargamer)
Wargamer also places Raichu "among the reprints" . That is the outlet's own description, not a published card list. The confirmed details still come from one report on PokéBeach.
Retailer preorder pages already list the set under the code m7a / ME7a. Examples include Japan Figure and Card Binder . These are store listings. The publisher has not confirmed the box contents shown there.
Here is what is confirmed and what is still a product-line pattern:
- Confirmed (PokéBeach): it is a High Class Pack, a booster pack costs ¥550 instead of ¥200, each pack has 10 cards, Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are in the set, and the Japan release is February 19 .
- Reported by secondary outlets: one guaranteed high-rarity card per pack, according to Geeks + Gamers and Tech Times .
- Product-line pattern, not confirmed for this set: a reprint-heavy card list and a high number of SAR/SIR cards.
- Not confirmed: the full card list, any new rarity tiers, and the number of packs in a box.
Until The Pokémon Company publishes a card list, the reprint and rarity details above remain expectations based on earlier High Class Packs.
Why is the release February 19 instead of the usual November or December?
The Pokémon Company has not said why MEGA x MEGA Parade comes out on February 19 instead of in late autumn. The Japanese release date was reported by PokéBeach . Tech Times has suggested a production-capacity reason, but that is its own analysis and not an official statement.
The February date is unusual because, according to Tech Times, most earlier High Class Packs came out in November or December . If PokéBeach's date holds, this set will reach Japanese shelves about two to three months later than that usual window.
Here is what each source says about the timing:
- Tech Times (analysis): The 30th Celebration set launched worldwide on the same day, September 16. Tech Times says that launch used up production capacity that would normally go to a late-2026 High Class Pack .
- Bill's Archive: The Pokémon Company has not given a reason for the February date . See Bill's Archive.
- PokéBeach: Reports the Friday, February 19 release in Japan but does not give a reason for the schedule .
The capacity explanation makes sense given the timing, but no other source in this report confirms it. The Pokémon Company has not commented on it either. Treat it as one outlet's reading of the release calendar, not as the official cause.
For collectors in Japan, the practical point is simpler. A High Class Pack would usually arrive in the year-end window, and this one is now due in February. Preorder listings at retailers such as Japan Figure already use the set code m7a . Retailer shipping dates and box details are not confirmed by the publisher and may change.
Where did the MEGA x MEGA Parade name first surface?
The MEGA x MEGA Parade name first showed up as a trademark filing, before any product announcement. PokéBeach says it first found the trademark in July 2026 . It later linked that name to the February High Class Pack.
Other outlets add detail about the filing, but they don't agree on how precise the dates are. Here is what each source says:
- PokéBeach: says it first found the MEGA x MEGA Parade trademark in July 2026 .
- Geeks + Gamers: says Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak filed the trademark "in mid-2026" , according to Geeks + Gamers.
- Tech Times: says the filing was made on June 28, 2026 under Class 28 and spotted publicly on July 1 , according to Tech Times.
Tech Times is the only source here that gives the exact June 28 filing date and the July 1 public sighting. None of the other pages reviewed for this article repeats those dates. Until an official filing record or another outlet confirms them, they should be read as Tech Times' figures. Class 28 is the trademark category that covers games and playthings, which includes trading cards.
The three accounts fit together on the overall timeline. The name was registered around mid-2026, became public in early July, and was tied to a release date in late August. The trademark itself only confirms the name. It does not confirm the card list, the rarities or how a box is made up.
Is there an English release of MEGA x MEGA Parade?
No English version of MEGA x MEGA Parade has been announced. Tech Times reported that "No English-market release has been announced as of August 27, 2026" . Geeks + Gamers also describes it only as a set for the Japanese Pokémon TCG .
The only published timeline for an English product is speculation. Wargamer wrote that the February 19 Japanese date "likely means the English-language equivalent will be launching worldwide some time in March" . That is the outlet's own estimate. It is not a statement from The Pokémon Company, and it does not mean any English set would use the same name, the same card list or the 10-card format.
Buyers outside Japan can track these signals:
- Official Pokémon announcements: an English set name, release date and product list would come from The Pokémon Company. None had been published in the sources reviewed.
- Japanese release date: PokéBeach gives Friday, February 19, 2027 for Japan . Imports depend on this date.
- Retailer listings: Japanese import shops such as Japan Figure list the set under the code m7a . Retailer box details have not been confirmed by the publisher.
As of October 9, 2026, MEGA x MEGA Parade is confirmed only as a Japanese High Class Pack. It is reported for February 19, 2027 at ¥550 per 10-card pack. Any English release is unconfirmed until The Pokémon Company announces one.
Frequently asked questions
When does MEGA x MEGA Parade release in Japan?
MEGA x MEGA Parade is reported to go on sale in Japan on Friday, February 19, 2027, according to PokéBeach . Geeks + Gamers and Wargamer give the same date. None of the sources reviewed cite a confirmation from The Pokémon Company.
How many cards are in a MEGA x MEGA Parade pack and how much is it?
According to PokéBeach, a MEGA x MEGA Parade High Class Pack holds 10 cards and costs ¥550, compared with ¥200 for a standard Japanese booster . Geeks + Gamers and Tech Times put ¥550 at about US$3.70 and ¥200 at about US$1.35. Both say a standard pack has five cards and that each High Class Pack includes one guaranteed high-rarity card .
Which cards are in MEGA x MEGA Parade?
PokéBeach reports that MEGA x MEGA Parade includes Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, both of which debuted in Mega Dimension. It says the set will also include "many other Mega Evolutions, as its name implies" . None of the sources reviewed had published a full card list or confirmed rarities as of October 9, 2026.
Will there be an English version?
No English version of MEGA x MEGA Parade has been announced. Tech Times reported that "no English-market release has been announced as of August 27, 2026" . Wargamer suggests an English-language equivalent could launch "some time in March," but that is Wargamer's guess, not an official announcement .
What is the set code for MEGA x MEGA Parade?
Retailer preorder listings use the set code m7a, also written ME7a. Examples include Japan Figure and Card Binder . The code comes from retailers and has not been confirmed by The Pokémon Company. The publisher has not confirmed box contents either.
SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew R | English | RGB Rare | $6,000.27 |
| Mew B | English | RGB Rare | $3,746.75 |
| Mew G | English | RGB Rare | $3,738.75 |
| Mew ex 152 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $89.90 |
| Gengar ex 154 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $75.35 |
| Pikachu ex 150 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $58.32 |
| Mew ex 158 | English | Futuristic Rare | $52.32 |
| Mewtwo ex 151 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $50.27 |
| Pikachu ex 149 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $47.47 |
| Jirachi ex 155 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $43.46 |
| Sylveon ex 153 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $42.79 |
| Mewtwo ex 157 | English | Futuristic Rare | $41.44 |
| Greninja ex 148 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $21.12 |
| Salamence ex 156 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $15.71 |
| Fuecoco ex 147 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $14.97 |
| Maushold 146 | English | Illustration Rare | $10.53 |
| Meowth 144 | English | Illustration Rare | $9.92 |
| Galarian Meowth 141 | English | Illustration Rare | $7.15 |
| Alolan Meowth 139 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.68 |
| Zapdos 133 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.57 |
| Moltres 130 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.00 |
| Articuno 132 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.85 |
| Lapras 131 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.74 |
| Morpeko 135 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.21 |
| Hisuian Zorua 145 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.78 |
| Mew ex 66 | English | Double Rare | $3.07 |
| Toxtricity 134 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.63 |
| Pikachu 40 | English | Pikachu Rare | $2.48 |
| Drifloon 136 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.47 |
| Alolan Exeggutor 129 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.24 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-18 (KST).
Sources: PokéBeach · Geeks + Gamers · Tech Times · Wargamer · Japan Figure · Card Binder · Bill's Archive
