Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Set Debuts Jan 20

What’s New

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to unveil a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, with its English release scheduled for January 30, 2026. The Japanese edition, known as Mega Dream ex, will be available in late November. This expansion reintroduces Mega Evolution cards, spotlighting Dragonite as a key feature. Following the recent Phantasmal Flames set, this is the third installment in the Mega Evolution series.

Collectors can look forward to a range of offerings, including an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vibrant Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, among others.

Configuration at a Glance

• More than 290 cards in the collection
• Contains over 30 Trainer cards
• Features over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
• Includes Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
• Various product configurations:

  • 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 spotlighting Pokémon and Trainers (more than 30 in total)
• Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including:

  • Mega Charizard Y ex
  • Mega Dragonite ex (central feature)
  • Mega Gengar ex

• Other notable cards featured: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei

Autographs & Relics

There are no autograph or memorabilia cards detailed for this expansion in the current information.

Collector Notes

• Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes represents the third set in the Mega Evolution expansion series
• Dragonite takes center stage, with special 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 key attractions
• Designs showcase vivid, dynamic artwork, particularly on the product packaging
• No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been provided

Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com