Title: Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Expansion Debuts Jan 20
Subtitle: Exciting New Expansion Featuring Mega Evolution Cards and Dragonite Arrives Soon
Meta Description: Discover the latest in the Pokémon TCG with the Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes expansion, launching January 30, 2026. Explore new cards, products, and features focused on Dragonite and Mega Evolution.
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What’s New
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to unveil a fresh expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, with an English release scheduled for January 30, 2026. The Japanese edition, known as Mega Dream ex, is expected in late November. This expansion signifies a return to the Mega Evolution cards, spotlighting Dragonite as a central theme. It follows the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third in the Mega Evolution series.
Collectors can look forward to a range of products, including an Elite Trainer Box adorned with vivid Dragonite-themed artwork, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, and more.
Configuration at a Glance
- Features over 290 cards
- Includes more than 30 Trainer cards
- Over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
- Highlights 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 featuring Pokémon and Trainers (over 30 total)
- Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including:
- Mega Charizard Y ex
- Mega Dragonite ex (set centerpiece)
- Mega Gengar ex
- Other notable cards featured: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei
Autographs & Relics
No autograph or memorabilia cards have been mentioned 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 themed box art and promo cards
- Product release dates range from January 30 to April 24, 2026
- Key highlights include special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- Designs showcase bright, dynamic artwork, especially on product packaging
- No details on odds, print runs, or short print/variation have been specified
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