Title: Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Expansion Debuts Jan 20
Subtitle: Dive into the Latest Pokémon TCG Expansion with Mega Evolution Cards
Meta Description: Discover the new Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes expansion, featuring Dragonite and a variety of exciting products. Set to launch on January 30, 2026.
Content:
What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is gearing up to release a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, which will be available in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese variant, Mega Dream ex, is set to launch in late November. This expansion marks the return of Mega Evolution cards, with Dragonite taking center stage. It follows the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Collectors will find a range 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
- Features over 290 cards in the set
- Contains more than 30 Trainer cards
- Includes 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 focus of the set)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards include: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No details on autograph or memorabilia cards have been provided for this expansion.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third set in the Mega Evolution expansion series
- Dragonite is the primary featured Pokémon, with dedicated box art and promo cards
- Release dates for products are staggered from January 30 to April 24, 2026
- Special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are key highlights
- Designs feature bright, electric artwork, especially on product packaging
- No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been specified
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