PokémonAugust 12, 2026

The Perfect Pokemon Card Order Checklist (2026 Collector's Guide)

The perfect order card list runs 124 cards in main set plus 79 secret rares for a 203-card master set. Released March 27, 2026 as third Mega Evolution set (ME03), Perfect Order is currently softest of three ME sets by chase-card volume but hides three underpriced sleepers under flagship Meowth ex SIR ($160–$173 raw).

Reddit people in r/PokemonInvestor are saying raw-price ceiling is tighter than most modern sets: "According to Pricecharting.com, Perfect Order currently has just four cards with a raw value over $100," per u/PokemonInvestor_Mod (r/PokemonInvestor, 2026-04-21). This perfect order set list walks full checklist by rarity tier with August 2026 prices, highlights every SIR and gold, flags which cards to grade, and shows how to build master set on a $400 budget.

Perfect order release date and set specs

Perfect Order (ME03) is third Mega Evolution mainline set in current SV-era rotation. Full specs:

Perfect order release date: March 27, 2026
Set code: ME03
Main set size: 124 cards
Secret rare tier: 79 additional cards (Ultra Rare 91–110, SIR 111–124, MHR Gold 125+)
Master set total: 203 cards
Set logo: soft cloud + star motif matching Nihil Zero (Japanese) branding
Headline mechanic: 6 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex Mega Zygarde, Mega Starmie, Mega Clefable, Mega Heracross, Mega Lopunny, Mega Sharpedo (rotation with ME01–ME04)

Perfect order card list price checklist (August 2026)

Full checklist by rarity tier. Prices are raw NM TCGplayer market averages unless graded is specified.

Special Illustration Rare tier (14 cards, pull rate ~1 in 87 packs each):

Card #	Name	Raw NM	PSA 10	Notes
111	Bright Lily SIR	$8–$14	$30–$45	Trainer character alt
112	Rocky Dawn SIR	$6–$10	$22–$32
113	Bianca SIR	$18–$26	$55–$75	Character SIR premium
114	Amaranth Rocket SIR	$10–$16	$35–$50
115	Youngster Joey SIR	$28–$40	$85–$120	Character SIR
116	Mega Starmie ex SIR	$75–$92	$210–$260
117	Mega Clefable ex SIR	$65–$78	$180–$220
118	Mega Heracross ex SIR	$180–$240	$450–$600	Second-tier chase
119	Mega Lopunny ex SIR	$80–$110	$220–$300
120	Mega Zygarde ex SIR	$60–$70	$200–$260
121	Meowth ex SIR	$160–$173	$380–$480	Top chase
122	Mega Sharpedo ex SIR	$65–$90	$180–$260
123	Duraludon SIR	$12–$18	$40–$55	Sleeper pick

Mega Hyper Rare Gold tier (6 cards, pull rate ~1 in 175 packs each):

Card #	Name	Raw NM	PSA 10
124	Mega Zygarde ex Gold	$127–$138	$625–$838
125	Mega Starmie ex Gold	$70–$85	$180–$240
126	Mega Clefable ex Gold	$65–$75	$170–$220
127	Mega Heracross ex Gold	$95–$115	$260–$340
128	Mega Lopunny ex Gold	$60–$72	$160–$200
129	Mega Sharpedo ex Gold	$55–$68	$150–$190

Illustration Rare tier (top 8):

Card #	Name	Raw NM	PSA 10
094	Clefairy IR	$30–$45	$95–$135
095	Meowth IR	$22–$30	$65–$85
096	Zygarde IR	$8–$14	$28–$40
097	Starmie IR	$6–$10	$22–$30
098	Clefable IR	$5–$8	$20–$28
099	Heracross IR	$10–$15	$32–$45
100	Lopunny IR	$5–$9	$18–$26
101	Sharpedo IR	$4–$7	$16–$24

Ultra Rare tier: Meowth ex UR #107 ($12–$18), Mega Zygarde ex UR #104 ($5–$8), five other Mega ex UR variants at $4–$10 raw.

Double Rare tier: baseline ex prints at $0.40–$0.80 raw, PSA 10 comps $15–$25.

Sources: TCGplayer market averages, PokeScope, PackMagik sold-comp aggregator, PSA-graded eBay 30-day sold comps.

What are perfect order chase cards to focus on?

The perfect order chase cards split into three tiers by August 2026 market performance.

Tier 1 chase (flagship value, $150+ raw):

Meowth ex SIR #121: top chase at $160–$173 raw, $380–$480 PSA 10. Character alt-art on "cash cat" line drives cross-audience demand from non-collectors.
Mega Zygarde ex Gold #124: second-tier at $127–$138 raw, $625–$838 PSA 10. Pop-controlled by design 5.6 daily eBay sales and slowing PSA submissions.

Tier 2 chase ($60–$150 raw):

Mega Heracross ex SIR #118: $180–$240 raw. Underpriced vs. character popularity.
Mega Lopunny ex SIR #119: $80–$110 raw. Anime-crossover demand supports floor.
Mega Starmie/Clefable/Sharpedo ex SIR: cluster at $65–$92 raw. Bundle pricing.

Tier 3 sleepers ($10–$60 raw):

Youngster Joey SIR #115: $28–$40 raw. Character SIR with anime-nostalgia crossover, low PSA population.
Duraludon SIR #123: $12–$18 raw. Underrated on set list, since Duraludon's Gigantamax legacy provides collector interest that hasn't been re-priced yet.
Clefairy IR #094: $30–$45 raw. Design-pair with Regular #030 forms combined illustration, first Clefairy above-common price since Base Set.

The Mega Zygarde SIR case is a Reddit-endorsed sleeper. Reddit people in r/PokeInvesting are saying artwork rewards close inspection: "People sleep on Mega Zygarde SIR. If you look closely you'll see all Zygarde forms 0%, 10%, 50%, and 100% with Mega Zygarde," per u/Stealthless (r/PokeInvesting, 2026-04-29). Meowth's price ceiling has its own driver. Reddit people in r/PokeInvesting are saying TCG playability is doing work: "Except that Meowth is actually a good card in TCG apparently which is probably contributing to higher prices…Playability is still a factor when it comes to price…and pre 2020 it was main factor lol," per u/bluedecember12 (r/PokeInvesting, 2026-04-29).

Which perfect order cards are worth grading?

Grading picks by weighted expected value (raw cost + $19 grading + $12 shipping vs. weighted PSA 10 return):

Grade every time (+50% EV or better):

Clefairy IR #094: raw $37 → PSA 10 $115. Weighted EV +11% after fees; better on flawless copies.
Youngster Joey SIR #115: raw $34 → PSA 10 $100. Weighted EV +25% on centered copies.
Meowth ex UR #107: raw $15 → PSA 10 $58. Weighted EV +38%, best marginal grading play in set.
Duraludon SIR #123: raw $15 → PSA 10 $48. Weighted EV +20%. Low-supply sleeper.

Grade selectively (+15–25% EV, requires flawless copy):

Mega Zygarde ex Gold #124: super-tier submitting play. 35% PSA 10 rate on gold-etched cards, weighted EV +61% but requires expert card-fresh sourcing.
Meowth ex SIR #121: 45% PSA 10 rate, weighted EV +22% at current comps.

Never grade:

All Double Rare ex prints at sub-$1 raw. Fee doesn't clear.
Standard IRs below $10 raw.

The JK Index Grading Readiness Scan checks centering, corners, and surface print on your raw copy before you send to PSA. Use it on any SIR or gold before shipping.

How to build perfect order master set on a $400 budget

The 203-card master set on a $400 budget requires disciplined tier-buying. Real math:

Bulk Common/Uncommon/Holo (60% of set): $30–$50 total via bulk lot on TCGplayer/eBay. Buy full 60-card lot from one seller to skip shipping per-card.
Rare/Double Rare tier: $40–$60 total for all Mega ex Double Rares + support Rares.
Illustration Rare tier: $60–$100 total for all 8–10 IRs. Prioritize Clefairy IR ($30–$45) and Meowth IR ($22–$30) first.
Ultra Rare tier: $80–$120 for all Mega ex Full Arts + Meowth ex UR.
Two mid-tier SIRs: budget $130–$160 for two: Mega Zygarde ex SIR + Mega Starmie ex SIR (or Clefable/Sharpedo).

Skip top chases (Meowth ex SIR $160+, Mega Zygarde ex Gold $130+, Mega Heracross ex SIR $180+) for master-set-on-budget path they consume 40–50% of a $400 budget for 3 cards. Add them later when raw prices soften after March 2027 rotation-out.

Total: roughly $340–$490 depending on IR/SIR pick discipline. Buying every SIR and gold cleanly pushes master set toward $1,400+.

The JK Index Marketplace sold-comp overlay is fastest way to source each tier at 30-day median vs. asking price difference across 200 cards is typically $60–$120 in a full-set build.

What's perfect order booster box, ETB, and booster bundle sealed pricing?

For sealed side of perfect order card list price picture:

Perfect order booster box (36 packs): $180–$220 secondary. Cheapest per-pack option at $5.00–$6.10 per pack.
Elite Trainer Box: $75–$95 secondary (MSRP $59.99).
Perfect order booster bundle (6 packs): $32–$45 secondary (MSRP $26.99). Best budget crack option.
Pokémon Center ETB: $85–$110 secondary. PC-exclusive promo included.
Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection: $59.99 MSRP, $65–$75 secondary. Includes 8 Phantasmal Flames packs sleeper trade of set.

For collectors chasing perfect order chase cards raw, buying singles at market is more cost-efficient than cracking sealed products. Aggregate box EV runs negative $30–$50 vs. current single prices.

The 60-second verdict on perfect order

Top chase: Meowth ex SIR #121 at $160–$173 raw, $380–$480 PSA 10. First-tier character SIR in a set that's undervalued relative to Phantasmal Flames.

Best grading play: Meowth ex UR #107 at $15 raw. +38% weighted EV, character-collector audience.

Best sleeper: Duraludon SIR #123 at $12–$18 raw. Low pop, high grading multiplier, and character carries competitive-play interest that hasn't rippled into secondary-market pricing yet.

Best master-set strategy: skip top three chases initially, build 200-card body of set for $340–$400, add flagship trio after March 2027 rotation when raw prices soften.

Check JK Index Marketplace sold-comp overlay on every card before buying. The 30-day median cuts through TCGplayer asking-price spread on lower-volume secret rares. Community-made checklists are worth cross-referencing too. Reddit people in r/PokeInvesting recommend TCG Watchtower as a fast alternative view: "Quick way to check: https://tcgwatchtower.com/pokemon/sets/mega-evolution/perfect-order/cards," per u/Without-Empathy (r/PokeInvesting, 2026-05-04).

And a full visual binder map is now available from a Redditor. Reddit people in r/pokemon shared their community build on release day: "Happy Perfect Order release day! I just finished putting together complete Master Set guide for anyone working on mastering Perfect order," per u/Pokecottage (r/pokemon, 2026-03-27).

Buy any card from perfect order card list on JK Index Marketplace: verified sellers, sold-comp overlay, PSA population data on every SKU.