The Pokémon Company International announced on July 10th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution expansion set and revealed it would be released on September 26th, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide. A press release with high quality product pictures has been added to an Imageboard thread.

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First Expansion of New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Series Launching Soon, Featuring Return of Mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon

July 10, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution, will launch beginning Sept. 26, 2025, at participating retailers around the world.

Initially revealed on Pokémon Day 2025, Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution marks the first expansion in the upcoming Mega Evolution Series, which will feature the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. These mighty Pokémon first appeared in the Pokémon TCG in the XY Series and were last seen in the Sun & Moon Series. In the Mega Evolution expansion, players will be able to discover and collect cards featuring powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.

Though powerful and equipped with increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex will give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out. In addition, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex appear as Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon or Stage 2 Pokémon and do not require an extra Evolution step (for example, Mega Lucario ex evolves from Riolu, rather than from Lucario).

Players can also look forward to discovering a new art style for ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may feature a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon (for example, Lucario appears in silhouette on the ultra rare card featuring Mega Lucario ex). Furthermore, Mega Evolution will expand ultra rare cards beyond Pokémon and Supporter cards, with the introduction of ultra rare Item, Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards.


Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
• 22 illustration rare Pokémon
• 22 ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Trainer cards
• 10 special illustration rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards

Mega Evolution will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.


Pokémon TCG players will have the opportunity to play with Mega Evolution before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, taking place beginning Sept. 13 at participating independent retailers.

In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Mega Evolution digitally starting Sept. 25, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-First-Expansion-of-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega-Evol

Mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon Return in Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Expansion, Available Now

Sept. 26, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International has released the newest expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution, available starting today at participating retailers around the world.

Marking the first expansion in the new Mega Evolution Series, the Mega Evolution expansion features the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. Players can now discover and collect cards featuring powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.

When put into play, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex sport increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex but give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out. In addition, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex appear as Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon or Stage 2 Pokémon and do not require an extra Evolution step.

Mega Evolution also features a new art style for ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may showcase a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon. Furthermore, Mega Evolution marks the introduction of ultra rare Item, Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards to the Pokémon TCG.

Mega Evolution is now available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.

In celebration of Mega Evolution, players will have the opportunity to receive a gift with any Pokémon TCG purchase of $15 or more. Trainers can receive a promo card featuring Yveltal from GameStop or a promo card featuring Xerneas from Best Buy. The promo cards will be available starting today, while supplies last.[1]

In addition, Mega Evolution is now digitally playable via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, and upon log-in, the Mega Evolution Battle Pass will reward players with a new deck featuring Mega Lucario ex. An additional deck featuring Mega Gardevoir ex can be unlocked with further play.[2]

[1] Check with participating retailers for offer details.
[2] Players can unlock the Mega Evolution Battle Pass through Nov. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. PDT.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Mighty-Mega-Evolution-Pokemon-Return-in-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega

Get Xerneas and Yveltal Promo Cards at Participating Retailers

Visit these locations during the release of Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution to receive a gift with purchase.

Celebrate the launch of the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution, with a pair of promo cards featuring the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal. Starting September 26, 2025—the day of the expansion’s release—spend $15 or more on Pokémon TCG products at the following retailers, and you’ll receive one of these promo cards as a gift with purchase.

You’ll find the Xerneas promo card at:

• Best Buy (US)
• JB Hi-Fi (Australia and New Zealand)

The Yveltal promo card can be found at:

• GameStop (US)
• EB Games (Canada, Australia, and New Zealand)

The Xerneas promo cards will feature the Mega Evolution logo, and the Yveltal promo cards will be emblazoned with the retailer’s logo, making them unique additions to your Pokémon TCG collection.

These offers are valid both in-store and online, but they’re only good while supplies last, so don’t wait!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-xerneas-and-yveltal-promo-cards-at-participating-retailers