Mega Evolution is finally here in English, and I was able to get my hands on an Enhanced Booster Box early to crack open before release day. In this opening, I break down what makes the “enhanced” box different (Pokéball shrink wrap + the bonus promo) and we take a quick look at the stamped Bulbasaur illustration rare box topper. Then it’s straight into 36 packs hunting the big stuff: Special Illustration Rares like Mega Lucario, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Venusaur, and Mega Kangaskhan, plus those brand-new gold Mega ultra rares that are already being talked about like they’re nearing $1,000. Along the way, I talk pull rates (I’m hearing ~15–17 hits per box, and mine landed at 17 hits + the promo), the new reverse holo pattern, and why this set is both collectible and actually stacked for players. We hit some awesome cards including the Mega Latias EX SIR, multiple full arts, and some sick illustration rares (Ivysaur was a huge win for me). But I’m not gonna lie—I was heated because I pulled basically every EX except the one I needed most: Mega Venusaur EX for the deck I’m trying to build with Meganium. Now I’ve got hits, I’ve got hype… and I’ve still gotta find my Venusaur.