With Phantasmal Flames (PFL) finally here, The Pokémon Company has revealed the next Pokémon TCG expansion. Consisting of over 290 cards, 13 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, 6 Tera Pokémon ex and 20 Pokémon ex, Ascended Heroes (ASC) also introduces Mega Dragonite ex, along with 7 Mega attack rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
No full release date for Ascended Heroes in Europe has been shared as of yet, as official PR says, “early 2026,” but for the likes of North and South America, Ascended Heroesreleases on January 30, 2026. For a look at some of the products revealed for this new set and expansion information, we have it all right here:
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Expansion Overview:
Marvel at the awesome potential as Mega Dragonite ex takes flight, leading a gathering of all-star Pokémon to battle! Trainer’s Pokémon and Stellar Tera Pokémon ex join returning and newly discovered Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including some with special artwork showing off their biggest and boldest attacks. Celebrate the stars of Scarlet & Violet and the dawn of Mega Evolution with the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion!
Over 290 cards
More new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
Over 30 Trainer cards
More than 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
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