ME04 Chaos Rising: A Quick Recap
Pokémon ME04 Chaos Rising was the set that introduced the Master Edition format to wide acclaim. With its bold dark-themed card frames, high-rarity chase cards, and limited print run, it quickly became one of the most talked-about Pokémon releases in recent memory. Now that ME05 Pitch Black is out, the question is: is ME04 still worth buying?
The Case For Buying ME04 Now
- Stock is thinning. As a limited print run set, ME04 won't be reprinted. Once it's gone, it's gone — and secondary market prices will reflect that.
- Strong chase card lineup. ME04 features some of the most visually striking Special Illustration Rares and Hyper Rares in the Master Edition series.
- Lower price than ME05. With attention shifting to Pitch Black, ME04 may represent better per-pack value for collectors who missed the initial wave.
- Historical precedent. Limited Master Edition sets have consistently appreciated after sell-through across multiple TCG markets.
The Case Against
- ME05 is newer. If you can only buy one, ME05 Pitch Black has more current hype and may have stronger short-term demand.
- Pull rates are set. There are no surprises left — the secondary market has priced in the pull rates, so you know what you're getting.
Our Verdict
If you missed ME04 at launch, now is a good time to pick it up before stock disappears entirely. It pairs well with ME05 as a companion set, and holding sealed product from both sets is a solid long-term collector strategy.
ME04 Chaos Rising Products Still In Stock
- ME04 Chaos Rising Booster Box
- ME04 Chaos Rising Booster Bundle
- ME04 Chaos Rising 3-Pack Blister
- ME04 Chaos Rising Booster Pack
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