Pokémon · Mega Evolution
Mega Emboar ex
Ascended Heroes · #273 · Special Illustration Rare · 2026
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Card facts
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- Set position
- 273 / 295
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- HP
- 380
- Subtype
- Stage 2 · MEGA · ex
- Evolves from
- Pignite
- Retreat cost
- 4 energy
- Regulation mark
- J
- Illustrator
- nagimiso
- Pokédex #
- 500
- Series
- Mega Evolution
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Heavy Attacker
- Damage efficiency
- 320 damage
- 106.67 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
- Setup
- Stage 2
- Needs its evolution line or Rare Candy to set up
Also does
Strategy & play
How Mega Emboar ex plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Crimson Blast) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Hits for 320 — one-shots virtually anything in the format.
- Needs Fire Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Fire type, weak to Water ×2 — a Water attacker doing ≥190 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
- Retreat cost 4 — gets stranded Active if gusted; run Switch / Escape Rope or a Float Stone-style Tool.
How to beat Mega Emboar ex
- Exploit its Water weakness — ≥190 damage one-shots it.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- Trap it Active — 4 retreat means it can’t escape without help.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 0% of decks
- 1 copies on average · 1 decks
More by nagimiso
This card was illustrated by nagimiso.
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About this card
RRCCrimson Blast — 320
This Pokémon also does 60 damage to itself.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Mega Evolution ex Rule: When your Mega Evolution Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
Weakness:W×2
Retreat cost:CCCC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Recent tournament results
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Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Mega Emboar ex is real?
Mega Emboar ex is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Mega Emboar ex worth?
As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Mega Emboar ex from?
Mega Emboar ex is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Mega Emboar ex?
Mega Emboar ex is a Special Illustration Rare card in the Ascended Heroes set.
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