What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is introducing a fresh expansion titled Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, scheduled to release in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese counterpart, Mega Dream ex, is set to debut in late November. This collection marks the return of Mega Evolution cards, spotlighting Dragonite prominently. It follows the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third in the Mega Evolution series.
Collectors will find a range of products, such as an Elite Trainer Box adorned with colorful Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among others.
Configuration at a Glance
- Contains over 290 cards in the set
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with unique illustrations
- Showcases Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Diverse product configurations:
- Ascended Heroes Collection: Includes 2 booster packs, 1 special coin, 1 promo card (Jan. 30, 2026)
- Tech Sticker Collection: Comes with 3 booster packs, 1 promo card, 1 sticker sheet (Jan. 30, 2026)
- Elite Trainer Box: Contains 9 booster packs, 1 promo card, gameplay accessories, Dragonite box (Feb. 20, 2026)
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box: Offers 11 booster packs, 1 art card, 1 sticker card (Feb. 20, 2026)
- Premium Poster Collection: Includes 10 booster packs, 1 promo card, 1 two-sided poster (March 20, 2026)
- Booster Bundle: Holds 6 booster packs (April 24, 2026)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Special illustration cards featuring Pokémon and Trainers (over 30 in total)
- Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, such as:
- Mega Charizard Y ex
- Mega Dragonite ex (focus of the set)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards include: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been disclosed for this expansion in the available details.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third release in the Mega Evolution expansion series
- Dragonite serves as the main featured Pokémon, with exclusive box art and promo cards
- Product release dates are staggered from January 30 to April 24, 2026
- Special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are key attractions
- Designs boast bright, dynamic artwork, particularly on product packaging
- No specific odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been provided
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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