Phantasmal Flames: Tiny Set, Massive Charizard Chases | Pack Fresh Podcast Ep. 15

/ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
We dig into Phantasmal Flames, a tiny set with oversized hype. From a brutally rare Gold Charizard and a show-stealing SIR to promo curveballs (Oricorio) and a Gengar that stayed EX-only, we cover pull-rate math, product mix (booster vs ETB vs UPC), Japanese IRs coming to English (Meowth, Paldean Wooper), and our predictions for the third-most-valuable card after release. Plus: how a small set could affect prices, collecting goals, and long-term desirability.
Key takeaways:
Ultra-short Gold Charizard odds will likely prop up sealed prices.
Smaller card list = faster IR completion + potentially cheaper singles.
Promos shifted the chase map; some fan favorites moved out of packs.
Our IR shortlists include Wigglytuff, Piplup, Zacian, Flygon, Yamper, Dedenne.
Mega Charizard UPC on release day could be a long-term winner despite heavy print.
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