Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes: TCG Set Guide
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes is the first special expansion released during the Mega Evolution Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This spec
2026-01-30
About Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes
What this set introduced and why collectors still chase it.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes is the first special expansion released during the Mega Evolution Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This special expansion is themed after the video game Legends: Z-A, and includes new and returning Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Pokémon ex, and Trainer's Pokémon. It was released in English on January 30, 2026.
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- Ascended Heroes is themed around the video game Legends: Z-A, and features various new cards based on Pokémon and characters introduced in the game. It also introduces new and returning Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Trainer's Pokémon cards with new illustrations. This is the first international set to introduce cards with the J regulation mark to the Standard format of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Set vitals
Quick stats for cataloguing and binder planning.
- Indexed cards: 397
- Card count: 217 78 Secret cards
- Released: January 30, 2026
- Era: Mega Evolution Series
- Type: Special Expansion
- Abbreviation: ASC
Set card list
397 cards indexed for this set, sorted by collector number.
Mega Evolution
Common
Ascended Heroes
Common
Mega Evolution
Common
Ascended Heroes
Uncommon
Mega Evolution
Double rare
Ascended Heroes
Double Rare
Ascended Heroes
Common
Mega Evolution
Common
Ascended Heroes
Uncommon
Mega Evolution
Uncommon
Ascended Heroes
Rare
Mega Evolution
Common
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