The Pokémon Company International announced on March 12th, 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Chaos Rising expansion set and revealed it would be released on May 22nd, 2026 at participating retailers worldwide. High quality product pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Expansion Sees Mega Greninja Facing Off with Mega Floette

The Pokémon Company International announced today that a new expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising, will be available at participating retailers around the world beginning May 22, 2026.

In Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising, Trainers will discover Mega Floette ex wreaking havoc as night falls in Lumiose City. Players can leverage Mega Greninja ex and other powerful Pokémon, including Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex, to ward off this dangerous threat.

In addition, Trainers can look forward to discovering more Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, appearing as ultra rare cards that feature silhouettes of their original forms in the artwork.


Noteworthy cards from this expansion include:

• Five Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
• Five Pokémon ex
• 11 illustration rare Pokémon
• 18 ultra rare Pokémon and Trainer cards
• Six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards

Players can find Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising 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—Chaos Rising before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon program, taking place beginning May 9, 2026, at participating independent retailers.

Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, players will be able to play with Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising starting May 21, 2026, in Pokémon TCG Live 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 game.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/enjoy-new-prizes-and-newly-distributed-battle-boxes-at-play-pokemon-stores

Play! Pokémon revealed the new Pokémon League Kits that are available starting on April 1st, 2026 which included goodies such as stickers and acrylic standees.

YouTube Clip - Play! Pokémon League Kit Unboxing - What’s Inside the New Quarterly Kit?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA_taPi5WSc

Enjoy New Prizes and Newly Distributed Battle Boxes at Play! Pokémon Stores

New prizes, new games, new experiences.
Pokémon League is already the best way to meet new friends who love Pokémon as much as you do, and that’s about to get even more exciting! Starting April 1, 2026, Play! Pokémon Stores will receive new Pokémon League Kits that feature goodies such as stickers and acrylic standees, as well as an exciting new way to explore the Pokémon Trading Card Game for Trainers looking for a different way to battle.


In addition to a new array of prize sticker sheets, Trainers can look forward to a new deluxe prize—acrylic standees featuring Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig—awarded randomly to Trainers who earn the monthly max League activity points! These activity points will be tracked with handy new-Trainer progress posters, where you can choose an adorable avatar sticker to represent your progress.


Feraligatr, Metagross, and Infernape are just a few Pokémon you can expect to see in the Battle Box.

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the Pokémon TCG, look no further than the newly distributed Battle Box. A Battle Box includes everything two Trainers need (including instructions) to participate in a quick-and-easy drafting experience building 40-card decks exclusively using Battle Box cards (Energy is provided and not drafted). There’s only one copy of each card in a Battle Box, so each time you battle will be a fun, new experience! Please note these cards must be returned to the Battle Box so more Trainers can continue enjoying the drafting experience.

It’s never too late to start your Pokémon League journey. Regardless of your experience with Pokémon or how you like to enjoy Pokémon, Pokémon League is for everyone. If you want to start forging new friendships and have new battles while maybe catching a few prizes along the way, you can use the Event Locator to find a Play! Pokémon Store near you.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/enjoy-new-prizes-and-newly-distributed-battle-boxes-at-play-pokemon-stores

Card illustrations come to life as figures! On Friday, March 13th, 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Illustration Figure Collection, a new goods line featuring figures based on Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrations, will be available in Japan! Previously these figures were available in China. Each figure costs 1,800 yen.


12 Pokémon cards plus 1 secret card, totaling 13 cards from the Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet Enhanced Expansion Pack Pokémon Card 151, are now brought to life in 3D.

This marks the first time in Japan that 3D figures based on the Pokémon depicted on the cards have been released. Each figure faithfully recreates the Pokémon as illustrated by their artists. Enjoy the unique, expressive illustrative styles of the Pokémon cards, now in 3D.

The set also includes a display frame stand for showcasing both the figures and cards. Display them together for added enjoyment.

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Details:

Product Name: Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Illustration Figure Collection
(ポケモンカードゲーム カードイラストフィギュアコレクション)
Suggested Retail Price: 1,800 yen each (tax included)
Release Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Retailers: Pokémon Center / Pokémon Center Online
Pokémon Center Online will begin sales on Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Contents: Pokémon Figure, Display Frame with Base, Card (Includes one random card from the 13 types of cards included in the enhanced expansion pack Pokémon Card 151)

Pokémon	Card
Fushigidane	002/165 U
Showers	059/165 U
Gobit	067/165 U
Pamo	086/165 C
Vileplume	088/165 C
Ruffresia	094/165 R
Maril	101/165 R
Sleep	102/165 C
Kakureon	104/165 C
Lucky	113/165 R
Porygon	137/165 C
Miniryu	147/165 C
SECRET	SECRET

This product contains cards that cannot be used in Standard Regulation tournaments.

Source: https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/005413.html

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Perfect Order Build & Battle Box will be available at local game stores starting on March 14th, 2026.

Get a Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Build & Battle Box Early

Enjoy quick games and quick pulls with a box that includes a 40‑card deck and four booster packs.

The latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order, arrives March 27, 2026, but you can visit your local game store to play with it early! Starting March 14, 2026, select Play! Pokémon Stores will begin selling the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Build & Battle Box, giving Trainers a chance to have a Prerelease battle and experience the latest expansion before its official release date. To find a Prerelease event near you, be sure to use the Event Locator.

In the Prerelease format, players compete using a 40-card deck with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play, as opposed to a 60-card deck with six Prize cards. Prerelease is perfect for introducing new Trainers to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games, and it gives seasoned Trainers a window into everything Mega Evolution—Perfect Order has to offer. Due to the limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Build & Battle Box, Prerelease events are a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building muscles.

Each Build & Battle Box includes four Mega Evolution—Perfect Order booster packs and a 40-card, ready-to-play deck featuring key cards from current and prior expansions, as well as one of four unique foil promo cards. Depending on which promo card you get, you could be playing with the royal Serperior, the handy hero Barbaracle, the tyrannical Tyrantrum, or the sword-flashing Doublade.

Serperior

The intimidating, yet majestic Lord of the Forest’s Regal Command attack rewards Trainers who keep a full Bench by doing 20 damage for each of your Pokémon in play. While that may be difficult to attain in the early game, Serperior rewards patience—and has direct synergy with Rosa’s Encouragement. With this Supporter card in your discard pile, damage done by Solar Coiling is boosted to 250 total—which spells devastation for many of your opponents in a Prerelease match.


Keep an eye out for the Forest of Vitality Stadium card, which will help put Serperior into play much faster. Plus, Shaymin can use its Send Flowers attack to find Growing Grass Energy, which you can attach to Serperior to boost its HP by 20. Since Serperior has a lot of late-game utility, a little extra HP will surely be helpful.

Barbaracle

We’ve got to hand it to Barbaracle (though arguably it has plenty of those already)—it’s got a rock-solid Ability in Stone Arms to accelerate Fighting Energy from your hand to one of your Fighting Pokémon. This makes Barbaracle an integral part of a Mega Zygarde ex deck, since its comparatively high-cost attacks can use all the Energy acceleration they can get.


Rocky Fighting Energy is a Fighting-type Pokémon’s best friend—it protects the Pokémon it’s attached to from any effects of the opponent’s attacks. This will keep Barbaracle armed against effects like Klefki’s Memory Lock. Landorus is an addition that opens up some flexibility in your Energy attachment, since its Screw Knuckle attack allows you to put an Energy attached to it back into your hand.

Tyrantrum

Another Pokémon that benefits greatly from Rocky Fighting Energy is Tyrantrum. Its Tyrannically Gutsy Ability boosts Tyrantrum’s HP from 180 to 330 if it has a Special Energy attached, which makes it a single-Prize tank worthy of a king’s crown.


To get Tyrantrum to its throne on the battlefield, you need to get Antique Jaw Fossil into play first, so deck-searching Supporter cards like Team Rocket’s Petrel and Drayton are critical inclusions. Tyrantrum’s Wreak Havoc attack allows you to flip a coin until you get tails, discarding the top card of your opponent’s deck for each heads. Enhanced Hammer amps up the chaos by discarding a Special Energy attached to one of your opponent’s Pokémon, disrupting opportunities for counterplay.

Doublade

In the Prerelease format, there’s no limit to the number of copies of a Pokémon you can have in your deck—so you could include six, maybe seven copies of Honedge, Doublade, or Aegislash to maximize your damage output when Doublade attacks with Weaponized Swords.


To help in your endeavor to lay down massive damage, you could use Full Metal Lab from the Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces expansion, which will soften the blow of incoming attacks (handy considering Doublade’s fairly low HP). With Ignition Energy from the Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansion on your side, you can help Doublade get an attack going without any prior Energy attachment needed.

Whether you’re heading to a local game store or just playing with a friend, you’re in for some quick and fun battles with cards from the new  Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion! If you’re not able to make it to a Prerelease event, these Build & Battle Boxes will be available for purchase when the expansion officially launches.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-perfect-order-build-battle-box-early

The latest information about upcoming Pokémon games and events, including the new video games Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves was revealed in the 2026 Pokémon Presents which aired on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PST. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2026

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2WcRJOVPU

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2026 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czgxqsf4_xk

YouTube Clip - First Look: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Announcement Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38XHXMdDegg

YouTube Clip - First Look: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Announcement Trailer (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKGIw93XTJ0

Press Release - Pokémon Continues 30th Celebrations with the Unveiling of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the Newest Entries in the Pokémon Video Game Series

Pokémon Day Video Presentation Packed with New Updates Across the Franchise, Including PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and More

Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version Released Today in Commemoration of the Original Pokémon Video Games
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Feb. 27, 2026 – The Pokémon Company group today celebrated 30 years of Pokémon with a special Pokémon Presents video presentation packed with new announcements spanning the massive entertainment franchise, including the unveiling of the next titles in the Pokémon video game series, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. The video presentation was streamed online to fans around the world on Pokémon Day, the annual fan-focused holiday celebrating the launch of the original video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in Japan on Feb. 27, 1996.

Additional highlights from the Pokémon Presents included new updates for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon Pokopia, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and more. Trainers were also delighted with the release of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.

The presentation comes shortly after The Pokémon Company International unveiled a massive yearlong campaign celebrating 30 years, titled "What's Your Favorite?" This campaign invites fans around the world to share their favorite Pokémon through the mobile game sensation Pokémon GO, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year as well.

"Pokémon has captured the imagination of millions around the world," said Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International. "This Pokémon Day is extra special as we kick off the celebration of 30 years of Pokémon with exciting announcements for Trainers everywhere. I can't wait to see ‘What's Your Favorite' as we embark on new adventures together."

Please see below for more details on some of the latest Pokémon announcements.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

Developed by GAME FREAK Inc., the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves games are the newest entries in the Pokémon RPG series and are scheduled for release in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. These new titles feature an open world to explore, with beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves.


Trainers will play as the main character of this adventure, where they will have a different outfit depending on the version they are playing. Players will then choose their first partner Pokémon — either Browt, the Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Puppy Pokémon; or Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pokémon — before setting off on their journey.


Browt
Category: Bean Chick Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 1' (0.3 m)
Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Ability: Overgrow

Pombon
Category: Puppy Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1'4" (0.4 m)
Weight: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
Ability: Blaze

Gecqua
Category: Water Gecko Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1' (0.3 m)
Weight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
Ability: Torrent

Beginning with Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, Brazilian Portuguese will officially be supported as a selectable language for players. By expanding our supported languages, we aim to make Pokémon more accessible to players around the world, furthering the brand's goal of bringing the world together through Pokémon.

For more information on Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, please visit Pokemon.com/WindsWaves.

Interest List for PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Available April 2-23

Today, Trainers were able to get a new glimpse at both PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, including the official event artwork and more details about the interest list and ticketing information for both events in San Francisco later this year. PokémonXP is an all-new fan convention where Trainers from around the globe can celebrate their love of Pokémon with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for everyone.

For both PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Trainers can register for the multi-day interest list from April 2 through April 23 and will be notified if they were selected at a later date. Fans can register their attendee interest for single-day passes beginning early this summer.

Additional information on pricing and passes, including the arena experience for Championship Sunday and the Pokémon Center pop-up store, can be found on the official PokémonXP website.

Pokémon Champions Available April 2026 on Nintendo Switch

Trainers can start battling it out this April in the Pokémon Champions game on Nintendo Switch — and later this year on mobile devices.

Later this year, Trainers will be able to connect the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game to Pokémon HOME. By linking Pokémon Champions to Pokémon HOME, they'll be able to bring Pokémon that appear in both these titles to visit Pokémon Champions and battle alongside them as they aim for the title of Champion. Trainers can also claim additional rewards in Pokémon Champions, such as a Chesnaughtite stone, Delphoxite stone and Greninjite stone, by transferring these Mega Stones' corresponding Pokémon that were originally obtained in Pokémon Legends: Z-A into Pokémon HOME.

We look forward to seeing Pokémon Champions on the main stage for the Video Game Championships later this year at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

More information about Pokémon Champions can be found on Champions.Pokemon.com.

New Gameplay Details Unveiled for Pokémon Pokopia

On March 5, 2026, the Pokémon Pokopia game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, inviting Trainers to embark on a cozy new adventure and build a world for everyone to live in. Pokémon Pokopia supports multiplayer [1] play with up to three other players. Players can visit one another's towns, invite friends to their own, and even bring along one Pokémon from their town to explore together.

For more information on Pokémon Pokopia, please visit Pokopia.Pokemon.com.

Pokémon TCG to Celebrate 30 Years with New Celebratory Expansion

To further celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, Trainers can look forward to an exciting new Pokémon TCG expansion in 2026 — the first-ever to debut with a simultaneously coordinated global launch in participating markets, followed by additional product releases throughout the year.[2]

Pokémon Commemorates Original Video Games with New Gaming and Merchandise Offerings

Today, the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games, remakes of the Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games in Japan, are available today on Nintendo Switch as digital titles to celebrate 30 years of the brand.


In addition, The Pokémon Company group released the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox. Modeled after the original Game Boy system from Nintendo, this sound device provides a nostalgic audio tour through the Kanto region, using 45 cartridges to play familiar melodies or sound effects from the original Pokémon video games.

In the U.S., Canada and the U.K., the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox is available at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Trainers can also enjoy the complementary Opening Scene product collection from Pokémon Center, which features various products with artwork inspired by the opening scene of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green video games.

New Mystery Gift Unlocks a Route to Mega Garchomp Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension

A newly discovered form of Garchomp - Mega Garchomp Z — has been unveiled in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension.[3]

Mega Garchomp Z
Category: Mach Pokémon
Type: Dragon
Height: 6'3" (1.9 m)
Weight: 218.3 lbs. (99 kg)

Starting today [4], players can claim a new Mystery Gift that will unlock the opportunity to enter a special hyperspace distortion where they must battle and defeat a Mega Garchomp Z to obtain a Garchompite Z stone.[5]

For more information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension, please visit legends.pokemon.com.
[1] Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
[2] This Pokémon TCG expansion will launch on the same date around the world in participating markets. Exact time on launch day may vary across countries and regions.
[3] Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
[4] To access the hyperspace distortion where Mega Garchomp Z can be encountered, Trainers must first complete one or more hyperspace adventures in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC.
[5] Players do not need to purchase the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC (sold separately) to claim this Mystery Gift. However, the DLC is required to detect this special hyperspace distortion.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Continues-30th-Celebrations-with-the-Unveiling-of-Pokemon-Wind

The Pokémon Company International announced on February 19th, 2026 that they have acquired Excell Brands, one of the 2 major distributors of the biggest brands of cards in the United States. With their deep category expertise, award-winning team, and extensive retail network, they design fully customized trading card and collectibles programs and compelling customer experiences to drive sales and profitability for manufacturers and retailers alike.

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THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE EXCELL BRANDS

Bellevue, Wash. — February 19, 2026 — The Pokémon Company International today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Excell Brands, a leading U.S. distributor and category management service provider of trading cards and collectibles. The transaction is expected to close subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The acquisition builds on a relationship spanning decades. During that time, Excell Brands has become The Pokémon Company International’s largest distribution partner in the U.S., and the companies have worked closely together, developing deep respect for each other’s cultures and the trust they have earned across the industry.

“This reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the Pokémon community and the broader trading card ecosystem,” said Kenji Okubo, President of The Pokémon Company International. “Excell Brands has built a strong reputation as a trusted distributor and category management partner for their customers with deep insight into the needs of Pokémon fans.”

The trading card and collectible category continues to evolve, with increasing expectations around fulfillment and customer experience. Through this investment, The Pokémon Company International expects to support continued investment in Excell Brands’ capabilities, while maintaining its independent approach to serving retail and brand partners.

“From the beginning, Excell Brands has been built on trust, long-term relationships, and commitment to excellence,” said Stan Seidler, Founder & Chairman of Excell Brands. “This next chapter allows us to preserve those values while positioning the business for the future.”

“This partnership is an exciting milestone for our team,” said Terry Rosendahl, CEO & President of Excell Brands. “It allows us to keep doing what we do best for our retail and brand partners, while continuing to invest in our team, systems, and service.”

As both Pokémon and Excell Brands celebrate their 30th anniversaries this year, the companies view this milestone as the start of a new chapter built on three decades of trust and shared values.

About Excell Brands

Founded in 1996, Excell Brands is a full-service category management and distribution partner committed to driving growth for trading card and collectible brands, as well as retail partners across the United States. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, the company works closely with leading brand and retail partners to develop compelling programs that increase sales and elevate customer experience. For more information, visit  www.excellbrands.com.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-to-Acquire-Excell-Brands

The Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack Ninja Spinner (ポケモンカードゲーム MEGA 拡張パック「ニンジャスピナー」) was announced on Feburay 13th, 2026. The set will be released in Japan on March 13th, 2026 for 180 yen per pack of 5 cards.

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Revealed Cards:

Mega Greninja ex
Ability: Mortal Shuriken - Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may discard a basic Water Energy from your hand in order to use this Ability. Place 6 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

Ninja Spinner 120+
You may put a Water Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand and have this attack do 80 more damage.

AZ's Tranquility
Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you moved a Pokémon ex to your Bench in this way, heal 80 damage from that Pokémon.

Sources: https://www.pokemon-card.com/ex/m4/

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection will be released on May 22nd, 2026 for $39.99 USD. High resolution product pictures have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Pokémon TCG: Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection

Mega Zygarde ex Nullifies the Opposition!
Boasting greater power than ever before, the Legendary Zygarde surprises the world by becoming a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex! Its strong attacks can decimate your opponent’s strategy by overwhelming their Pokémon with damage. In this collection, you get a ready-to-play foil promo card featuring Mega Zygarde ex, along with an oversize lenticular card and a tech sticker for display. You’ll also find a stack of booster packs from different Pokémon TCG expansions.

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Zygarde ex
• 1 oversize lenticular promo card featuring Mega Zygarde ex
• 1 tech sticker featuring Mega Zygarde ex
• 8 Pokémon TCG booster packs

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Celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27th, 2026 at participating retail locations and take part in a variety of fun activities while picking up special promo items to commemorate the day!

Celebrate Pokémon Day at a Local Pokémon League

Participating stores will have special Pokémon-themed gifts to commemorate the big day.

Get together with your local community to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon! On February 27, 2026, participating hobby stores will host events for fans of all things Pokémon. Whether you’re into trading cards to fill out your collection, taking part in fun battles, joining a Raid Battle in Pokémon GO, or just hanging out with other Pokémon fans—there’s plenty to enjoy at these Pokémon League celebrations.


Your store may also have special promo items, including an adorable Bulbasaur promo card, 2026 Pokémon Day stickers, Pikachu paper visors, Play! Pokémon Prize Packs, and a unique code for Pokémon GO digital items to be emailed after the event. That’s not all—participating stores will also receive the following premium Pokémon TCG products as additional Pokémon Day prizes!

• Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box
• Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection
• Pokémon Day 2026 Collection

These Pokémon TCG prizes will be distributed at the discretion of the Play! Pokémon store. Prizes are available while supplies last, vary by location, and certain items may be delayed.

Every Pokémon Day event is tailored to its local community so event times and details will vary.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-pokemon-day-at-a-local-pokemon-league

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Collection - Erika / Larry was initially supposed to be released on January 30th, 2026 but on January 28th, 2026, The Pokémon Company announced that the products would be delayed until February 20th, 2026. The products have a MSRP of $9.99 USD each.

Announcement:

We would like to share an important update concerning the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Collection—Erika/Larry product. The US/CA release will be delayed from the originally scheduled launch date of January 30, 2026, to February 20, 2026. We greatly appreciate the community’s patience and ongoing support.

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Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes Collection - Erika/Larry

Discover a Trainer’s Pokémon at the Gym!
The Celadon City Gym, led by Gym Leader Erika, is filled with beautiful greenery and Grass-type Pokémon galore. Visitors to Medali in the Paldea region have the chance to battle Gym Leader Larry and his Normal-type Pokémon. In this collection, you’ll find a promo card featuring either Erika’s Tangela or Larry’s Komala, a metallic coin featuring your chosen Gym Leader, and two booster packs from the special Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion.

Each Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Ascended Heroes Collection — Erika/Larry includes:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Erika’s Tangela or Larry’s Komala
• 1 Pokémon coin featuring Erika or Larry
• 2 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-ascended-heroes-product-showcase