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The Pokémon Company International has revealed a brand‑new mega-powered expansion for the Trading Card Game. Here's everything you need to know from their July 10 media alert and accompanying trailer.

📅 Key Dates & Launch Details

• Official launch: September 26, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide

• Prerelease events: Starting September 13, 2025, in Play! Pokémon stores 

• Digital launch: Pokémon TCG Live will feature Mega Evolution packs beginning September 11, 2025

⚡ What’s Included in This Expansion

Return of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex

• 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, featuring fan-favourites like Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex 

• These cards boast greatly increased HP and attack power—but come with a cost: three Prize cards if knocked out

• Notably, these mega ex cards can appear as Basic, Stage 1, or Stage 2 Pokémon—no extra Evolution steps required (e.g., Mega Lucario ex evolves directly from Riolu)

Ultra-Rare Visuals & Expanded Card Types

• A new ultra-rare art style includes silhouettes of regular Pokémon (e.g., Lucario silhouette on Mega Lucario ex) 

• Ultra-rare Item, Stadium, and Pokémon Tool cards join the ranks 

Additional Highlights from the Expansion

• 22 illustration-rare Pokémon

• 22 ultra-rare Mega Pokémon ex and Trainer cards

• 10 special illustration-rare Mega Pokémon ex and Supporter cards

🎥 Trailer Reveals: What We’ve Seen So Far

The recent trailer drop gives a glimpse at some stunning cards:

• Mega Lucario ex

• Mega Gardevoir ex

• Mega Venusaur ex—it boasts a gargantuan 380 HP and the Jungle Dump attack: 240 damage while healing 30 with four Grass Energy

• Mega Latias ex—a sleek first TCG appearance, featuring the Illusory Impulse attack dealing 300 damage at the cost of discarding all Energy Pokémon

• Supporter cards: Lillie’s Determination (draw 6, or 8 with exactly 6 Prize cards left) and Wally’s Compassion (heal all damage and return Energy from a Mega ex)

🏆 Why This Expansion Matters

This release marks a major return of Mega Evolution mechanics to the TCG—bringing back the high-risk, high-reward strategy that defined past eras:

• Mega Pokémon ex are late-game finishers with massive presence—but cost three Prizes.

• New Supporters like Wally synergize perfectly with Mega ex mechanics (heal + Energy return).

• Ultra-rare Items/Tools add deck customization and visual flair.

It's the nostalgic power-play fans have long awaited, balanced by strategic depth.

🔭 What’s Next?

• Prerelease events to test-drive the new cards begin September 13 

• Digital play starts September 11 via TCG Live 

• Expect future reveals—likely expanding the Mega roster and sharing competitive deck strategies. Stay tuned.

📝 Final Take

The Mega Evolution expansion is shaping up to be a game-changer. With powerful Mega ex cards, fresh ultra-rare art styles, and strategic Supporter synergies, it's a package designed to excite both veteran collectors and competitive players. Mark your calendars for mid-September—there's a mega hype wave coming!