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Mega Evolution Returns to the Pokémon TCG in September 2025!
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Mega Evolution Returns to the Pokémon TCG in September 2025!
Get ready, Trainers! The Pokémon Company International has announced the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution with the upcoming Mega Evolution Series Pokémon! The new Pokémon TCG expansion, simply titled Mega Evolution, will launch on September 26, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide. This news, initially revealed on Pokémon Day 2025 Mega Evolution announcement, marks a thrilling comeback for these powerful Pokémon.
Mega Evolution is Back!
The Mega Evolution Series Pokémon brings back the fan-favorite Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. These formidable Pokémon were last seen in the Sun & Moon Series, and their return promises exciting new strategies and powerful cards.
What to Expect in the Mega Evolution Expansion
In the Mega Evolution expansion, players can look forward to discovering and collecting cards featuring powerful Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ex, including the coveted Mega Lucario ex card and the graceful Mega Gardevoir ex card. While these Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution ex boast increased HP and attack damage, they come with a risk: your opponent takes three mega evolution prize cards when they are Knocked Out.
Interestingly, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex will appear as Mega Evolution Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon, or Stage 2 Pokémon, streamlining the evolution process. For example, Mega Lucario ex evolves directly from Riolu, rather than from Lucario.
Ultra Rare Cards and New Art Styles
Keep an eye out for the new mega evolution card art featured on ultra rare mega evolution cards! These cards may feature a silhouette of the regular version of the Pokémon – for example, Lucario appearing in silhouette on the ultra rare mega evolution cards featuring Mega Lucario ex. Furthermore, the Mega Evolution expansion will extend ultra rare mega evolution cards beyond Pokémon and Supporter cards, with the introduction of pokemon tcg item cards, pokemon tcg stadium cards and pokemon tcg tool cards as ultra rares.
Key Cards in the Expansion
The Mega Evolution expansion cards set includes:
- 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- 22 illustration rare pokemon cards
- 22 ultra rare mega evolution cards and Trainer cards
- 10 special illustration rare cards featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards
Availability and Prerelease Events
Mega Evolution will be available in booster packs, mega evolution elite trainer box sets, and various collections at participating retailers worldwide. The pokemon tcg mega evolution release date is set for pokemon tcg september 2025.
Before the official launch, players can participate in a mega evolution prerelease tournament, which are part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, starting September 13, 2025, at participating independent retailers.
Mega Evolution on Pokémon TCG Live
Ahead of the tabletop release, Trainers can experience Mega Evolution digitally starting September 25, 2025, via the pokemon tcg live mega evolution app for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows devices. Collect and battle with the new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and receive in-game bonuses simply by logging in!
Stay Tuned for More!
Keep an eye out for future announcements celebrating Mega Evolution Pokémon! For more information about the Pokémon TCG, visit Pokemon.com/TCG.
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