What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is gearing up to release a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, available in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese counterpart, Mega Dream ex, will be out in late November. This expansion reintroduces Mega Evolution cards, with a special emphasis on Dragonite. It follows the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Enthusiasts can expect a range of products, including an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vibrant Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among others.
Configuration at a Glance
- Over 290 cards in this collection
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Includes over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with unique illustrations
- Highlights Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Various product formats available:
- Ascended Heroes Collection: 2 booster packs, 1 special coin, 1 promo card (Jan. 30, 2026)
- Tech Sticker Collection: 3 booster packs, 1 promo card, 1 sticker sheet (Jan. 30, 2026)
- Elite Trainer Box: 9 booster packs, 1 promo card, gaming accessories, Dragonite box (Feb. 20, 2026)
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box: 11 booster packs, 1 art card, 1 sticker card (Feb. 20, 2026)
- Premium Poster Collection: 10 booster packs, 1 promo card, 1 double-sided poster (March 20, 2026)
- Booster Bundle: 6 booster packs (April 24, 2026)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Special illustration cards for both Pokémon and Trainers (over 30 in total)
- Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, featuring:
- Mega Charizard Y ex
- Mega Dragonite ex (the set's focus)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards include N’s Vanilluxe and Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been described in the available details for this expansion.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes represents the third set in the Mega Evolution expansion line
- Dragonite takes center stage as the featured Pokémon, with exclusive box art and promo cards
- Product release dates range from January 30 to April 24, 2026
- Special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are major attractions
- The designs showcase bright, electric artwork, particularly on the product packaging
- No specifics on odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been disclosed
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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