What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to unveil a new expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, slated for release in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese variant, Mega Dream ex, will make its debut in late November. This collection signifies a comeback for Mega Evolution cards, spotlighting Dragonite prominently. Following the recent Phantasmal Flames set, this is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Collectors can look forward to a range of products, including an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vivid, Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among others.
Configuration at a Glance
- Over 290 cards included in the set
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Contains over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
- Highlights 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 (central theme)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards shown: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been outlined for this expansion in the available information.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third installment in the Mega Evolution expansion series
- Dragonite is the main 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 standout features
- Designs boast bright, dynamic artwork, particularly on product packaging
- No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been disclosed
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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