Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Expansion Launches Jan 20

What’s New

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is launching a new expansion, Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes, set to release in English on January 30, 2026. The Japanese version, Mega Dream ex, arrives in late November. This set marks a return to Mega Evolution cards and features Dragonite as a central focus. The expansion follows the recent Phantasmal Flames set and is the third in the Mega Evolution series.

Collectors can expect a variety of products, including an Elite Trainer Box with vibrant, Dragonite-themed box art, booster bundles, mini tins, Tech Sticker and Premium Poster collections, and more.

Configuration at a Glance

• Over 290 cards in the set
• Includes more than 30 Trainer cards
• Over 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
• Features Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards
• Multiple 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 in total)
• Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including:
  • Mega Charizard Y ex
  • Mega Dragonite ex (set focus)
  • Mega Gengar ex
• Other notable cards shown: N’s Vanilluxe, Entei

Autographs & Relics

No autograph or memorabilia cards have been detailed for this expansion in the provided information.

Collector Notes

• Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes is the third set in the Mega Evolution expansion series
• Dragonite is the primary featured Pokémon, with dedicated box art and promo cards
• Release dates for products are staggered from January 30 to April 24, 2026
• Special illustration cards and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are key highlights
• Designs feature bright, electric artwork, especially on product packaging
• No odds, print runs, or short print/variation details have been specified