What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is introducing a brand new expansion titled Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, which is scheduled for an English release on January 30, 2026. The Japanese counterpart, Mega Dream ex, will be available by the end of November. This expansion revisits Mega Evolution cards, with Dragonite taking center stage. It succeeds the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Enthusiasts can look forward to a wide array of products, including an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vivid Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among other items.
Configuration at a Glance
- The set includes over 290 cards
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with unique illustrations
- Showcases Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Various product configurations 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, gameplay 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 two-sided poster (March 20, 2026)
- Booster Bundle: 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, including:
- Mega Charizard Y ex
- Mega Dragonite ex (highlighted in the set)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other prominent cards include: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been mentioned for this expansion in the available details.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third set in the Mega Evolution expansion series
- Dragonite is 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 standout features
- Designs boast vibrant, dynamic artwork, especially on product packaging
- No information on odds, print runs, or short print/variation details has been provided
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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