

Phantasmal Flames (130 cards; 94 printed) presents itself as a broad visual collection: 110 Pokémon cards, 19 Trainers, and 1 Energy. The rarity mix runs from a deep Common and Uncommon base into Ultra Rares, Illustration Rares, and a small tier of Special Illustration Rares, capped by a single Mega Hyper Rare. Across the set, the prevailing look is playful, cartoonish, and digitally rendered, with energetic moods and a consistent preference for balanced, focused layouts.
Recurring headliners include Mega Charizard X ex and Mega Sharpedo ex, both appearing multiple times and anchoring the set’s high-end presentation. Among the visual highlights, Mega Sharpedo ex (me2-127) stands out for its impact, while Mega Charizard X ex (me2-109) offers a second focal point within the same character family. Artist coverage is wide (78 illustrators), with 5ban Graphics contributing the largest share, supported by Toyste Beach, Studio Bora Inc., and Uninori for additional texture across the set’s brighter, contrasting palette.
5ban Graphics leads the set by volume, shaping much of its polished digital look. Toyste Beach and Studio Bora Inc. add further consistency across the mid-to-high rarities, while Uninori contributes additional variety within the same playful, colorful register.