M2a Mega Dream ex (Japanese: MEGAドリームex) is a premium Japanese Pokémon TCG High Class Pack released on November 28, 2025. It serves as a celebration of the return of Mega Evolution Pokémon in the modern Pokémon ex era and is one of the largest and most collector-focused sets in the Mega Series.
Set Overview
- Set code: M2a
- Total cards: 250 cards
- 193-card main set
- 57 secret rares
- Product type: High Class Pack
- Pack contents: 10 cards per pack, with at least one Pokémon ex or Mega Evolution ex guaranteed.
Main Themes
The set combines:
- Powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- Popular reprints from 2024–2025 competitive decks
- New cards inspired by Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- Trainer-themed Pokémon featuring characters such as Cynthia, N, Ethan, and Team Rocket.
Notable Pokémon
Some of the headline cards include:
- Mega Dragonite ex
- Mega Gengar ex
- Mega Charizard X ex
- Mega Lucario ex
- Mega Mewtwo ex
- Pikachu chase cards and special-art rares.
New Rarities
M2a introduced the MA (Mega Attack Rare) rarity:
- Full-art Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Comic-book/pop-art inspired designs
- Oversized attack names integrated into the artwork
- Designed as a modern tribute to the Mega Pokémon-EX cards from the XY era.
The secret rare lineup includes:
- 20 AR (Art Rare)
- 9 SR (Super Rare)
- 17 SAR (Special Art Rare)
- 10 MA (Mega Attack Rare)
- 1 MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) — the highest rarity in the set.
Why Collectors Like It
Mega Dream ex is considered one of the most desirable Japanese modern sets because it:
- Brings back Mega Evolutions.
- Includes many competitive staples and popular Pokémon.
- Features highly collectible SAR and MA artwork.
- Has strong chase cards such as Mega Gengar ex and Mega Dragonite ex.
If you’re collecting Japanese Pokémon cards, M2a is often viewed as the Mega-era equivalent of past premium High Class sets such as Shiny Star V and VSTAR Universe—a set built for both players and collectors.
