Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Expansion Debuts Jan 20

What’s New

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is introducing a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, slated for an English release on January 30, 2026. The Japanese counterpart, Mega Dream ex, will be available in late November. This set revives the Mega Evolution cards, spotlighting Dragonite as a key feature. It comes after the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.

Collectors can look forward to a range of products, such as an Elite Trainer Box with striking Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, and additional offerings.

Configuration at a Glance

• The set includes over 290 cards
• Features more than 30 Trainer cards
• Contains over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
• Highlights Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
• Various product formats 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)
  • Mega Gengar ex

• Other significant cards shown: 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 range from January 30 to April 24, 2026
• Special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are major highlights
• Features bright, electric artwork on product packaging
• No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been disclosed

Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com