The Pokemon Trading Card Game showcases four brand new Mega Pokémon coming to the game with the Ascended Heroes expansion, featuring some stunning new artwork. Pokémon fans had an eventful 2025, with the beloved monster-catching TCG welcoming some of its most exciting expansions yet throughout the year. Pokémon started in 2025 with the release of Prismatic Evolutions, which sent fans into a frenzy, followed it up with instant classics like Destined Rivals and the debut of the Mega Evolution era. The Pokemon TCG is now ready to see an equally hot start to the year 2026.
The Pokemon Company has already given fans plenty of teasers about its first release in 2026, set to launch Ascended Heroes. The set will include a collection of many of 2025's most popular mechanics, with everything from new Mega Evolutions and Owner's Pokemon to some new Stellar Tera Pokemon cards. Ascended Heroes will include Pokemon TCG debut of several new Pokemon and characters from Pokemon Legends: ZAadding cards for Corbeau, Canari and Mega Evolutions by Legends: ZAs entrees. Now The Pokemon Company is showing off even more exciting developments from Ascended Heroes.
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Pokemon TCG Showcases New Rare Mega Attack Cards
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Mega Hawlucha ex
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Mega Eelektross ex
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Mega Dragonite ex
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Mega Froslass ex
A teaser trailer from Pokemon TCG reveals four brand new Mega Pokémon coming to Ascended Heroes. Ascended Heroes will officially introduce Mega Attack Rare cards to the TCG, teasing new cards for Mega Hawlucha, Mega Eelektross, Mega Dragonite, and Mega Froslass. The teaser showcases each Pokemon depicted with the Japanese name of their signature attacks, and also reveals the new rarity symbol for Mega Attack Rares featuring a pink and a green star. The Pokemon Company has not given any official details on how difficult the new Mega Attack Rare cards will be to draw, which are expected to be highly sought after cards.
The Mega Attack Rare reveal gives players a look at the abilities and attacks of the new cards as well. Mega Hawlucha's Tenacious Body ability will make it surprisingly resilient in matchups and can avoid being knocked down by winning a coin flip. Mega Eelektross combines both bench damage and high single-target hits with its attacks, making it effective at picking off set-up Pokemon. The Pokemon Company has already revealed Mega Dragonite, with its Sky Transport ability allowing players to trade out their Active Pokemon for free, while Mega Froslass punishes players for having too many cards in hand with its Resentful Refrain attack.
Ascended Heroes looks to be a big set to kick off 2026
Ascended Heroes can look to have a big impact on Pokemon TCGs competitive meta, which introduces a plethora of powerful cards. The previously revealed Mega Feraligatr is expected to be a powerhouse capable of knocking out the game's toughest Pokémon with a single attack. Mega Froslass ex is likely to see play within the game's competitive scene, thanks to its powerful hand-focused attack, while Mega Dragonite can be an effective support option for many decks. Ascended Heroes is scheduled to be officially released on January 30th as the first special expansion of the Mega Evolution era.
The Pokemon TCG looks to have plenty in store for 2026 beyond Ascended Heroes' upcoming launch. Pokémon will officially celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, likely with plenty of fanfare and celebration for fans of the franchise. The Pokemon Company has not officially revealed any of its plans for Pokemon TCG during the 30th anniversary, although previous major anniversaries have included special sets such as Celebrations and XY Evolutions that celebrate the history of the franchise. Pokemon TCG fans should have plenty to be excited about throughout the year, with The Pokemon Company likely set for some major festivities.
