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The Nihil Zero booster box is the Japanese MEGA expansion headlined by Mega Zygarde ex. This guide covers what's in the box, the full rarity breakdown, the cards worth chasing, what the box costs today, and whether it's worth opening. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
Nihil Zero at a glance
M3Nihil ZeroムニキスゼロReleased Jan 23, 2026 · 117 cards¥8,800–¥10,200 PACTCG board, 11 Japan-direct asks · Oct 15, 2026TCGplayer market (US resale) $72.22 · Oct 15, 2026See prices
| Nihil Zero (M3) | |
|---|---|
| Japanese name | MEGA Expansion Pack "Nihil Zero" (ムニキスゼロ) |
| Release date | Fri, Jan 23, 2026 |
| Headliner | Mega Zygarde ex |
| Other featured Megas | Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex |
| Main set | 80 cards, plus 37 secret rares (up to 117/080) |
| Pack | 5 cards |
| Box | 30 packs |
| English counterpart | Perfect Order, Mar 27, 2026 |
What's in a Nihil Zero box
Each box holds 30 packs of 5 cards, so 150 cards. A sealed box with intact factory film is the easiest way to know it hasn't been searched. See how to spot a fake or resealed box.
Nothing in a Japanese box is officially guaranteed, but sealed boxes follow a strong pattern. See below.
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity (Japanese) | English name | Cards in M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Common | 37 |
| Uncommon | Uncommon | 27 |
| Rare | Rare | 8 |
| Double Rare (RR) | Double Rare | 8 |
| Art Rare (AR) | Illustration Rare | 12 |
| Super Rare (SR) | Ultra Rare | 18 |
| Special Art Rare (SAR) | Special Illustration Rare | 6 |
| Mega Ultra Rare (MUR) | Mega Hyper Rare | 1 |
Counts as of Oct 13, 2026. New to the codes? See Japanese rarity codes explained.
What's guaranteed in a box
Sealed Japanese boxes follow a strong pattern: 1 Super Rare or better, 1 Item, Tool or Stadium Super Rare, 3 Art Rares and 2 Double Rares. It applies to factory-sealed full boxes only. Loose packs and resealed boxes don't follow it, and it isn't an official promise: The Pokémon Company prints only the box setup and that cards are inserted randomly. The pattern doesn't say which hit you get. Nihil Zero has fewer Double Rare types than most MEGA sets, so expect about 2. English Perfect Order boxes have no box guarantee. Every English pack is random.
Nihil Zero chase cards
The top 5, ranked by TCGplayer market price (USD).
Card Spotlight · Top 5
Top 5 Nihil Zero cards
- 4Mega Zygarde ex113/080 · Special Art Rare
$27.85
TCGplayer market · Oct 15, 2026 - 5Mega Clefable ex112/080 · Special Art Rare
$26.02
TCGplayer market · Oct 15, 2026
Mega Zygarde ex 113/080, Mega Clefable ex 112/080 and Mega Starmie ex 111/080 round out the Special Art Rares. Nihil Zero packs are also in the Mega Gallade ex Special Card Set, which pairs 8 packs with Mega Gallade ex, Ralts and Kirlia promos. Prices move daily, and none of this is a promise of what you'll pull.
The Special Art Rares
Rarity
Every Special Art Rare in M3
What a Nihil Zero box costs
A sealed box sells for about $72.221 on TCGplayer. Here's what Japanese sellers on our board are asking today:
Live price board
Nihil Zero (M3) booster box, Japan-direct
| Seller | JPY ask | ≈ USD | Delivered (US) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese Pokemon Wholesale 🇯🇵No reviews yetBest price | ¥8,800 | $55.70 | $79.68 | Oct 15, 2026 8:20 PM PT |
 RyoNo reviews yetBest price | ¥8,800 | $55.70 | $79.68 | Oct 15, 2026 8:20 PM PT |
 urara5.0 (12)Best price | ¥8,800 | $55.70 | $79.68 | Oct 15, 2026 8:21 PM PT |
 TTTCGJAPANNo reviews yet | ¥9,000 | $56.97 | $80.89 | Oct 15, 2026 8:20 PM PT |
 EVORGE,Inc.No reviews yet | ¥9,100 | $57.60 | $82.10 | Oct 15, 2026 8:20 PM PT |
- Japanese Pokemon Wholesale 🇯🇵No reviews yetBest price¥8,800≈ $55.70
- RyoNo reviews yetBest price¥8,800≈ $55.70
- urara5.0 (12)Best price¥8,800≈ $55.70
- TTTCGJAPANNo reviews yet¥9,000≈ $56.97
- EVORGE,Inc.No reviews yet¥9,100≈ $57.60
Reference, not a sellerTCGplayer market price (US resale): $72.22View on TCGplayer
Board prices are seller asks in yen for the box itself.
Price gap
Nihil Zero (M3) booster box
Japan-direct, lowest ask
$55.99
≈ ￥8,800
TCGplayer market (US resale)
$72.99
≈ ￥11,400
Market price on TCGplayer, not a seller ask
Save $17.00 · before fees & shipping
Request an orderIs the Nihil Zero box worth it?
Open it if…
- You want a shot at Mega Zygarde ex at a Japanese box price.
- You collect or grade and like Japanese print quality.
- You break or make content and want an affordable box with a clear chase.
Skip it if…
- You play English-language tournaments. Japanese cards aren't legal in most of them.
- You only collect English cards. Perfect Order is the English version.
How to buy a Nihil Zero box
- Compare sellers on the Nihil Zero price board, with each seller's public reviews.
- Request your order (5-box minimum) on Request Order. It's free, and nothing is charged yet.
- Approval: the seller checks stock and confirms the price.
- Pay with a secure link, then your boxes ship from Japan with tracking.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
When did Nihil Zero come out?
Friday, Jan 23, 2026, in Japan.
How many packs are in a Nihil Zero booster box?
30 packs of 5 cards each.
What is the best card in Nihil Zero?
Mega Zygarde ex 117/080, the Mega Ultra Rare, followed by the Meowth ex Special Art Rare 114/080 and Rosa's Encouragement 115/080.
How many secret rares are in Nihil Zero?
37: 12 Art Rares, 18 Super Rares, 6 Special Art Rares and 1 Mega Ultra Rare, numbered up to 117/080.
Is Nihil Zero the same as Perfect Order?
They share the same headliner, so collectors treat Nihil Zero as the Japanese Perfect Order. The English set is bigger.
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Can I play Nihil Zero cards in English-language tournaments?
Generally no. Japanese cards aren't legal in most English-language sanctioned play.
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Price notes
- TCGplayer, Oct 15, 2026
Sources
- PACTCG M3 seller price board (as of 2026-10-13)
- TCGplayer market prices and card data, Japanese sets (as of 2026-10-13)
Written by
Bryce Watson
Bryce runs Pacific Card Exchange and tracks Japanese sealed Pokémon prices every day for international buyers.
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