What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is introducing a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, scheduled for release in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese version, Mega Dream ex, is expected in late November. This collection marks the return of Mega Evolution cards and highlights Dragonite prominently. Following the recent Phantasmal Flames set, it is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of products, including an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vibrant Dragonite-themed art, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among others.
Configuration at a Glance
- Over 290 cards in the collection
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with unique illustrations
- Showcases Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Various product configurations:
- Ascended Heroes Collection: 2 booster packs, 1 special coin, 1 promo card (available Jan. 30, 2026)
- Tech Sticker Collection: 3 booster packs, 1 promo card, 1 sticker sheet (available Jan. 30, 2026)
- Elite Trainer Box: 9 booster packs, 1 promo card, gameplay accessories, Dragonite box (available Feb. 20, 2026)
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box: 11 booster packs, 1 art card, 1 sticker card (available Feb. 20, 2026)
- Premium Poster Collection: 10 booster packs, 1 promo card, 1 double-sided poster (available March 20, 2026)
- Booster Bundle: 6 booster packs (available April 24, 2026)
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Special illustration cards with Pokémon and Trainers (over 30 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
The current details provided do not mention any autograph or memorabilia cards for this expansion.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series
- Dragonite takes center stage as the featured Pokémon, with dedicated box art and promo cards
- Product release dates range from January 30 to April 24, 2026
- Highlights include special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- Designs showcase bright, electric artwork, especially on product packaging
- No information on odds, print runs, or short print/variation details has been shared
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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