How to Collect Miraidon Cards: Standout Art, Sets, and Favorites
Personalized Miraidon card scouting: stats, lore, and layout notes for binders that feel curated, not copied.
2025-07-27
Popularity Rank: #438
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #474
#438 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#1008
Height
3.5 m
Weight
240.0 kg
Capture rate
3 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Gender ratio
Genderless
Hatch steps
Cannot breed
Base happiness
0
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Quadruped
Miraidon — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Miraidon stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Bright, sparky energy — Miraidon pops on-page without needing a loud holo.
- A staple in our 🐉 Dragons crowd — Miraidon is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Miraidon has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Miraidon from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Ascended Heroes
Double rare
McDonald's Collection 2024
None
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Temporal Forces
Double rare
Temporal Forces
Rare
Paldean Fates
Hyper rare
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
Scarlet & Violet
Hyper rare
Scarlet & Violet
Special illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Ultra Rare
Scarlet & Violet
Double rare
Showing 12 of 18 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Miraidon edition
Binder geometry for Miraidon: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Miraidon #92 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Miraidon binder page.
Miraidon ex #73 (Ascended Heroes) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Miraidon page.
Miraidon #3 (McDonald's Collection 2024) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Miraidon mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Miraidon chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Ascended Heroes
Double rare
McDonald's Collection 2024
None
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Temporal Forces
Double rare
Temporal Forces
Rare
Right page
Paldean Fates
Hyper rare
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
Scarlet & Violet
Hyper rare
Scarlet & Violet
Special illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Ultra Rare
Scarlet & Violet
Double rare
Scarlet & Violet
Rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Miraidon cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
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Scene art via artofpkm.com — b3a en-2x
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Miraidon duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Miraidon single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Koraidon, Appletun, and Applin so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a sunflower yellow, gold, and royal blue sleeve story around Miraidon's electric-type and dragon-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- With catch rate 3, Miraidon is a trophy species in the games — treat your binder like a highlight reel: fewer slots, higher average rarity.
Miraidon: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Miraidon — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
100
Attack
85
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
135
Sp. Def
115
Speed
135
Total: 670
Players file Miraidon around tier "AG" while Ability Hadron Engine (Creates an Electric Terrain when entering battle, and boosts Special Attack while active.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Thunder — 30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Electric/Dragon typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Miraidon — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Miraidon, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Much remains unknown about this creature. It resembles Cyclizar, but it is far more ruthless and powerful.
This seems to be the Iron Serpent mentioned in an old book. The Iron Serpent is said to have turned the land to ash with its lightning.
A second dex beat (Violet) frames Miraidon as this seems to be the iron serpent mentioned in an old book.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Miraidon shows up in Scarlet lore as much remains unknown about this creature.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Miraidon
Spanish
Miraidon
French
Miraidon
Italian
Miraidon
Japanese
ミライドン
Japanese (Romaji)
Miraidon
Korean
미라이돈
Chinese (Simplified)
密勒顿
Chinese (Traditional)
密勒頓
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