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Mega Evolution: release, cards and collecting guide
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Mega Evolution begins the Mega Evolution series with Pokémon such as Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex. It is a new expansion title as well as the name of the broader series, so keep those two meanings distinct when searching.
Release and checklist
Mega Evolution is an English Mega Evolution release dated 2025-09-26. The catalog records 132 cards in the printed base numbering and 188 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
Our two illustration picks put Lucario and Gardevoir side by side. They can anchor a theme around a favourite Mega Evolution without making every card in the new series part of the same collecting goal.
Two printings to explore: Mega Gardevoir ex, 178/132, Special illustration rare, illustrated by Raita Kazama. Mega Lucario ex, 179/132, Special illustration rare, illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa. 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 expansion released on 26 September 2025. The official Elite Trainer Box contains nine packs and a Riolu or Alakazam promo, depending on the version. Check the exact version if the guaranteed promo is part of why you want the box.
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 Mega Evolution. 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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