Title: Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Expansion Debuts Jan 20
Subtitle: New Pokémon TCG Expansion Featuring Mega Evolution Cards and Dragonite
Meta Description: Discover the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, launching January 30, 2026. Explore new cards, products, and more.
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What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is introducing its latest expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, scheduled to debut in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese counterpart, Mega Dream ex, is set to arrive in late November. This release marks a return to Mega Evolution cards, with Dragonite taking center stage. This expansion follows the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Collectors can look forward to a variety of offerings, such as an Elite Trainer Box with eye-catching, Dragonite-themed box art, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, and more.
Configuration at a Glance
- Contains over 290 cards
- Features more than 30 Trainer cards
- Includes over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with unique illustrations
- Showcases Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
- Available in multiple product formats:
- 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 (set focus)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards revealed: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been detailed 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 specific 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 key highlights
- Designs showcase vibrant and electrifying artwork, particularly on product packaging
- No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been specified
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