A new High Class Pack set is on the horizon for Japanese Pokemon TCG fans, and it’s bringing a parade of Mega Evolutions with it. The set, titled MEGA x MEGA Parade, was first spotted as a trademark back in July, and we now have a confirmed release date and some early details on what to expect.
MEGA x MEGA Parade Headlines Japan’s Early 2027 Lineup
According to early reports, MEGA x MEGA Parade will release in Japan on Friday, 19 February 2027. The set’s headline stars are Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, both of which originally debuted in the Mega Dimension set. The set name itself may well be a nod to this duo, though plenty of other Mega Evolutions are expected to feature alongside them.
As Japan’s annual High Class Pack release, MEGA x MEGA Parade will follow a familiar premium format. Booster packs will cost 550 yen rather than the standard 200 yen, and each pack will contain 10 cards instead of the usual five. Every single pack is guaranteed to include a hit, making these sets hugely popular with collectors chasing alternate artwork and secret rares.
Seasoned collectors will notice something unusual about the timing. High Class Pack sets have historically landed in November or December, but this one has been pushed to February. The likely reason? September 2026 sees the special worldwide release of 30th Anniversary (known as 30th Celebration in Japan), and that blockbuster launch appears to have shifted the schedule.
What to Expect from the Set
If past High Class Packs are anything to go by, the bulk of MEGA x MEGA Parade’s main set should consist of reprints from the preceding year of Japanese releases. That’s always been the core appeal of these sets for Japanese players: a chance to pick up cards they may have missed without hunting down older packs. The real draw for collectors, though, is the large pool of secret rares featuring brand-new alternate artwork. Previous High Class Packs like Terastal Festival ex and MEGA Dream ex both delivered stunning chase cards, and expectations will be high for this one too.
More details on the set’s full card list should emerge in autumn. In the meantime, here’s a look at Japan’s packed upcoming TCG schedule:
- 16 September 2026 - Global launch of 30th Celebration
- 13 November 2026 - Special Deck Set featuring Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex, and Mega Gengar ex
- 27 November 2026 - Aura Seeker, starring Mega Lucario Z ex
- 19 February 2027 - MEGA x MEGA Parade, the annual High Class Pack set starring Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y
It’s shaping up to be a stacked few months for Mega Evolution fans. Between the Special Deck Set’s trio of heavy-hitters, Aura Seeker’s Mega Lucario Z ex, and now a full High Class Pack dedicated to Megas, the theme is firmly cemented as the centrepiece of this era’s TCG releases. Keep an eye out this autumn for card reveals and pack artwork, as those first previews tend to set the collecting hype into overdrive.
FAQ
How much do MEGA x MEGA Parade booster packs cost?
Booster packs will cost 550 yen each and contain 10 cards instead of the usual five, with a guaranteed hit in every pack.
What Pokemon are featured in MEGA x MEGA Parade?
The set stars Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, both of which debuted in Mega Dimension, along with many other Mega Evolutions.
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