Title: Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Expansion Debuts Jan 20
Subtitle: Exciting New Expansion with Mega Evolution Cards and Dragonite Focus
Meta Description: Discover the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, releasing January 30, 2026. Explore new cards, products, and the return of Mega Evolution with a Dragonite theme.
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What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is unveiling a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, which will be available in English starting January 30, 2026. Meanwhile, the Japanese edition, Mega Dream ex, is set for a late November release. This collection revisits Mega Evolution cards and highlights Dragonite as a key element. It succeeds the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.
Collectors can look forward to a range of offerings, such as an Elite Trainer Box featuring lively, Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among others.
Configuration at a Glance
- The set includes 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
- 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 showcasing Pokémon and Trainers (more than 30 total)
- Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including:
- Mega Charizard Y ex
- Mega Dragonite ex (highlight of the set)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards featured: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been announced for this expansion in the available details.
Collector Notes
- Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third release in the Mega Evolution expansion series
- Dragonite is the central featured Pokémon, with specific box art and promo cards
- Product release dates are staggered between January 30 and April 24, 2026
- Special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are notable highlights
- Designs feature vivid, electric artwork, particularly on product packaging
- No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been disclosed
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