Mega Evolution — Pull Rates
Mega Evolution (ME01) opened the Mega era with a taller rarity ladder than any set before it: Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares, gold hyper rares, and the brand-new Mega Hyper Rare tier at the very top, whose odds stretch into the hundreds of boxes. Knowing the rates below helps you set honest expectations for a booster box — plenty of mid-tier hits, with the top of the ladder remaining a genuine long shot. These numbers are compiled from community-reported openings and should be read as estimates, not official odds. See what each rarity is actually worth on the Mega Evolution top cards page.
| Rarity | Odds | Per booster box |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper Rare | 1 in 1260 packs | ≈ 0.0 |
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 in 101 packs | ≈ 0.4 |
| Ultra Rare | 1 in 12 packs | ≈ 3.0 |
| Illustration Rare | 1 in 9 packs | ≈ 4.0 |
| Double Rare | 1 in 5 packs | ≈ 7.2 |
Sources: TCGplayer