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Ascended Heroes: release, cards and collecting guide
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Ascended Heroes mixes Trainer’s Pokémon, Stellar Tera Pokémon ex and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex. It is a special expansion with a broad character range, so choosing a theme early can keep the collection manageable.
Release and checklist
Ascended Heroes is an English Mega Evolution release dated 2026-01-30. The catalog records 217 cards in the printed base numbering and 295 numbered entries including cards beyond that numbering. These are catalog counts, not a checklist of every parallel finish or associated promo.
Notable pulls and chase targets
Mega Gengar ex and Mega Dragonite ex are our two illustration-led starting points. A favourite-Pokémon goal lets you compare several variants deliberately instead of treating every card in a large release as equally necessary.
Two printings to explore: Mega Gengar ex, 284/217, Special illustration rare, illustrated by danciao. Mega Dragonite ex, 290/217, Special illustration rare, illustrated by DOM. These are editorial artwork picks, not a ranking by current price, a pull-rate estimate or a promise of future value.
Products and availability
The first products released on 30 January 2026. Pokémon scheduled Elite Trainer Boxes for 20 February and Booster Bundles for 24 April. That staged rollout is important when checking old release information or comparing different boxes.
The dates above describe the release schedule, not live retailer stock. Product contents, availability and prices can change. Check the exact sealed product and its included promos before buying; the artwork on a box does not guarantee that card inside.
Build a collection around it
Open Holo Folder, browse Sets and search for Ascended Heroes. Inspect the exact card, number, language and finish before adding it to your wants. Keep a set project in a named binder so it stays separate from your National Dex or trade cards.
At a show, use your wants to find the printing you meant to buy. Compare available price evidence, inspect condition and choose your own spending limit. Saved prices are last-known evidence when offline.
Sources and updates
Release and product details were checked on 7 November 2026. Catalog metadata can change as records are corrected. Source links below let you check the original announcement and card list.
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