The Top 10 Cards from MEGA Dream ex (Japan’s Newest High-Class Set)
- Stew @ PokéPortal
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Japan’s newest high-class expansion, MEGA Dream ex, launched on November 28th — and it’s already shaking up the secondary market. Featuring a spotlight on Mega Dragonite, this premium release continues the MEGA era’s momentum with massive hits, Special Illustration Rares, and the return of high-demand Mega ex cards.
Early Japanese pricing always cools as booster supply increases, but what matters right now is relative value, and MEGA Dream ex is full of heavy hitters. Surprisingly, just like the early market watchers have noted, Mega Gengar ex is outperforming even the gold MUR Mega Dragonite — a first since gold MUR cards were introduced in Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia.
If you’re trying to understand the MEGA Dream ex top cards, this ranking breaks down the biggest early winners, counted down from #10 to #1.
All raw and PSA 10 values come from current PriceCharting data.
10. Mega Charizard X ex — #223 (£39.10)
Even in a set led by Dragonite and Gengar, Charizard refuses to leave the spotlight. This Mega Charizard X ex is one of the most accessible entries into the MEGA Dream ex top cards list, and MAR collectors will be hunting it for months.
Raw price: £39.10
PSA 10 price: £230.29
9. N’s Zoroark ex — #242 (£56.65)
N remains a fan-favourite, and Zoroark only boosts that appeal. Its Special Illustration Rare is one of the mid-tier chases in Japan, and demand is translating cleanly into raw and graded pricing.
Raw price: £56.65
PSA 10 price: £305.63
8. Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex — #243 (£64.62)
Marnie continues her dominance as one of the most collected modern characters. Her Grimmsnarl SIR is one of the key MEGA Dream ex top cards for Trainer collectors and is already moving fast on the Japanese market.
Raw price: £64.62
PSA 10 price: £458.90
7. Iono’s Bellibolt ex — #236 (£68.08)
Anything featuring Iono spikes, and Bellibolt adds a dose of charm. Its SIR sits squarely in the middle of the MEGA Dream ex top cards rankings thanks to strong character appeal and a tight pull rate.
Raw price: £68.08
PSA 10 price: £367.43
6. Canari — #248 (£81.70)
Canari’s Special Illustration Rare is outperforming expectations. Japanese buyers have been quick to lock in copies, and early data shows it outpacing many MAR Megas — consistent with early reports that Canari’s FA ranks well above most Trainer cards in the set.
Raw price: £81.70
PSA 10 price: £432.79
5. Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex — #237 (£113.40)
Rocket’s Mewtwo is one of the strongest SIR artworks in MEGA Dream ex, and Japanese stores initially ranked it among the top chase cards. Its dark palette and nostalgic villain tie-in have put it well above typical mid-tier Special Illustration Rares.
Raw price: £113.40
PSA 10 price: £713.72
4. Pikachu ex — #234 (£167.22)
Pikachu’s SIR sits among the most valuable illustration cards in the set, continuing Pikachu’s tradition of strong graded demand. This is easily one of the most recognisable MEGA Dream ex top cards for the general collector base.
Raw price: £167.22
PSA 10 price: £982.77
3. Mega Dragonite ex — #246 (£188.41)
The first of two Dragonite entries. Even before release, Japanese preorder discussions heavily favoured both Dragonite SIRs. This version provides the more affordable entry — but still ranks high due to Dragonite’s enormous fanbase and its star role in the set.
Raw price: £188.41
PSA 10 price: £963.91
2. Mega Dragonite ex — #250 (£368.49)
This gold MUR variant was expected to dominate the set — and while it sits at #2, it remains one of the absolute crown jewels of MEGA Dream ex. Early Japanese pricing placed it at ¥69,800 ($446), and its scarcity will keep it highly sought-after through 2026.
Raw price: £368.49
PSA 10 price: £2,157.60
1. Mega Gengar ex — #240 (£384.82)
Just as early Japanese store data suggested, Mega Gengar ex is the undisputed #1 among the MEGA Dream ex top cards. It even surpassed the gold Mega Dragonite in Japan — a historic first since the introduction of MUR golds.
Collectors adore it. Graders adore it. And with PSA 10s surpassing £2,200, Mega Gengar ex stands as the definitive chase of the set.
Raw price: £384.82
PSA 10 price: £2,215.05
Final Thoughts
MEGA Dream ex has launched as one of the most competitive and desirable high-class sets in the MEGA era. With Mega Dragonite leading the product line and Mega Gengar unexpectedly taking the top spot in value, collectors have no shortage of chase cards to hunt.
These early market trends echo what Japanese retailers observed: Special Illustration Rares dominate, Mega Dragonite holds massive demand, and Mega Gengar ex is the surprise king of the MEGA Dream ex top cards rankings.
With Ascended Heroes set to bring these cards to English collectors in January, the excitement is just getting started.
