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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
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Official launch: September 26, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide
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Prerelease events: Starting September 13, 2025, in Play! Pokémon stores
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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
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10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, featuring fan-favourites like Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex
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These cards boast greatly increased HP and attack power—but come with a cost: three Prize cards if knocked out
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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
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A new ultra-rare art style includes silhouettes of regular Pokémon (e.g., Lucario silhouette on Mega Lucario ex)
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Ultra-rare Item, Stadium, and Pokémon Tool cards join the ranks
Additional Highlights from the Expansion
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22 illustration-rare Pokémon
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22 ultra-rare Mega Pokémon ex and Trainer cards
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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:
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Mega Venusaur ex—it boasts a gargantuan 380 HP and the Jungle Dump attack: 240 damage while healing 30 with four Grass Energy
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Mega Latias ex—a sleek first TCG appearance, featuring the Illusory Impulse attack dealing 300 damage at the cost of discarding all Energy Pokémon
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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:
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Mega Pokémon ex are late-game finishers with massive presence—but cost three Prizes.
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New Supporters like Wally synergize perfectly with Mega ex mechanics (heal + Energy return).
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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?
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Prerelease events to test-drive the new cards begin September 13
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Digital play starts September 11 via TCG Live
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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!
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