Pokémon trainers, mark your calendars for January 30, 2026, this Friday, the gates to the Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes expansion swing wide open.
Billed as the largest English Pokémon TCG set ever with over 290 cards, this special expansion dives deep into Mega Evolutions, Tera Pokémon ex, and Trainer's Pokémon, inspired by Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Expect stunning Special Illustration Rares (SIRs), a new Mega Attack Rare rarity, and secret rares galore, 78 in total!
With Elite Trainer Boxes delayed until February 20 and limited initial products like Tech Sticker Collections, packs could hit $15 to $20 amid insane demand. The hype is real: pre-release auctions for top chases are exploding. Here's our breakdown of the top three chase cards everyone's hunting.
1. Mega Gengar ex SIR (#269) – The Ghostly King ($800 to $1,000+)
Reigning supreme as the set's priciest pull, this Special Illustration Rare showcases Mega Gengar ex with a piercing stare amid swirling toxic mist, pure nightmare fuel turned art masterpiece. Why chase it? Gengar fans have starved for high-rarity hits, and Japanese equivalents fetched $800. Playable power meets collector catnip; expect it to top the charts.
2. Mega Dragonite ex SIR (#271) – The Dragon Mascot ($600+)
As the set's headliner, Mega Dragonite ex soars in vibrant SIR glory, ethereal wings unfurled against a cosmic backdrop. This Legends: Z-A star dethroned others in JP sales, blending competitive viability with breathtaking design. Its Mega Hyper Rare (gold) sibling adds chase variety, but the SIR steals hearts and wallets. Dragonite's legacy ensures long-term value
3. Pikachu ex SIR (#276) – Electric Icon Reloaded ($400+)
Pikachu never disappoints, and this SIR crowns the mascot with a Tera sparkle, in a cartoony, diamond-shimmer style, a fresh twist on TCG fame. Adorable, affordable entry to chases, yet SIR scarcity and Pikachu's eternal appeal drive $400+ presales. Perfect for builders and flippers alike.
This are the top three chased after cards, but perhaps yours didn't make the list, the set includes numerous other great hits and we can't wait to start ripping into packs this Friday!
