The Pokemon Company has officially announced Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, a brand new expansion that brings back the fan-favorite Mega Evolution mechanic to the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
Key Features
- 1Mega Evolution Pokemon ex - Including the powerful Mega Dragonite ex
- 2290+ Cards - One of the largest expansions yet
- 330+ Trainer Cards - New strategies and deck building options
- 4Trainer's Pokemon - Special Pokemon cards tied to iconic trainers
- 5Stellar Tera Pokemon ex - Continuing the Tera mechanic
Release Information
Digital Release
Pokemon TCG Live
January 29, 2026
Physical Release
Booster Packs & Products
January 30, 2026
Product Lineup
The expansion will launch with the standard product lineup:
Booster Pack
January 30, 2026
Booster Bundle
January 30, 2026
Elite Trainer Box
February 20, 2026
Collector Tin
February 20, 2026
Japanese Origin
This set is based on the Japanese High Class Pack "Mega Dream ex", which releases in Japan on November 28, 2025. As with previous High Class Packs, collectors can expect premium card quality and a higher ratio of rare cards.
About Mega Evolution
Mega Evolution was first introduced in Pokemon X and Y video games and has been a beloved mechanic among fans. This marks its return to the TCG with new, powerful Pokemon ex cards that can Mega Evolve during gameplay.
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