What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is unveiling a fresh expansion titled Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, scheduled for release in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese counterpart, Mega Dream ex, is set to debut in late November. This collection revives 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.
Fans can look forward to a range of products, such as an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vibrant Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, and more.
Configuration at a Glance
- Comprises over 290 cards
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Includes over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
- Highlights Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Variety of product configurations:
- 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 total)
- Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, such as:
- Mega Charizard Y ex
- Mega Dragonite ex (featured prominently)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other noteworthy cards include N’s Vanilluxe and Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards are detailed for this expansion in the provided information.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series
- Dragonite is the main featured Pokémon, with special 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 notable highlights
- Designs showcase bright, dynamic artwork, especially on packaging
- No details on odds, print runs, or short print/variation have been provided
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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