Pokemon TCG Ascended Heroes: Complete Guide & Card List

Ascended Heroes marks a historic moment in the Pokemon Trading Card Game. As the first special expansion of the new Mega Evolution Series, this set brings back the beloved Mega Evolution mechanic while introducing brand new cards themed around Pokemon Legends: Z-A. With over 290 cards, Ascended Heroes is officially the largest Pokemon TCG expansion ever released in English.

Whether you're a collector hunting chase cards, an investor looking for value, or a player building competitive decks, this guide covers everything you need to know about Ascended Heroes — now fully released with real market data and product details.

📋 What's In This Guide

🔥 Top Chase Cards in Ascended Heroes

Ascended Heroes features an incredible lineup of Mega Evolution Pokemon ex cards. Here are the most sought-after cards collectors are targeting:

Mega Dragonite ex

The flagship card of Ascended Heroes, Mega Dragonite ex appears in multiple rarities including a stunning special illustration rare and a Mega attack rare variant. As the cover Pokemon and a fan-favorite since Generation 1, expect this to be the most valuable card in the set.

Mega Charizard Y ex

Charizard cards are always in high demand, and Mega Charizard Y ex continues that tradition. This Fire-type powerhouse features new artwork celebrating its return to the modern era of Pokemon TCG.

Mega Gengar ex

The Ghost/Poison-type Mega Gengar ex is a collector favorite with its haunting artwork. Multiple versions exist including special illustration rares that showcase the Pokemon in dramatic battle scenes.

Other Notable Mega Evolutions

• Mega Meganium ex - Fan-favorite Johto starter finally gets a Mega!
• Mega Feraligatr ex - Another Johto starter with a new Mega form
• Mega Emboar ex - Unova starter joins the Mega Evolution roster
• Mega Froslass ex - Ice-type with stunning special art
• Mega Eelektross ex - Electric-type powerhouse
• Mega Diancie ex - Mythical Pokemon with Mega form
• Mega Hawlucha ex - Fighting/Flying wrestler Pokemon
• Mega Audino ex - Normal-type from Unova
• Mega Scrafty ex - Dark/Fighting type with attitude

📊 Rarity Breakdown

Ascended Heroes features an extensive rarity lineup across its 290+ cards:

• 13 Mega Evolution Pokemon ex total
• 6 Tera Pokemon ex and 20 regular Pokemon ex
• 33 Illustration Rare Pokemon
• 14 Ultra Rare Mega Evolution Pokemon ex, Pokemon ex, and Trainer cards
• 7 Mega Attack Rare Mega Evolution Pokemon ex
• 22 Special Illustration Rare cards
• Gold Hyper Rares as the rarest pulls in the set

⚙️ New Mechanics & Rarities

Mega Evolution Pokemon ex

For the first time since the XY era, Mega Evolution returns to the Pokemon TCG! These powerful cards evolve from Pokemon ex and feature devastating attacks. Unlike the original Mega Evolution cards, these new versions are part of the modern ex card pool.

Mega Attack Rare

A brand new rarity exclusive to Ascended Heroes! Mega attack rare cards feature pop art-style illustrations with the Pokemon's signature attack written in large text across the card. The English versions feature Japanese text for the attack name, while Japanese cards show English text - a unique cross-cultural design choice.

Special Poke Ball Patterns

Continuing from previous sets, Ascended Heroes includes parallel holofoil variants featuring different Poke Ball patterns:

• Poke Ball pattern
• Love Ball pattern
• Friend Ball pattern
• Quick Ball pattern
• Dusk Ball pattern
• Team Rocket "R" pattern (for Team Rocket's Pokemon)

👤 Trainer's Pokemon Cards

Trainer's Pokemon cards return in Ascended Heroes, featuring beloved characters with their signature Pokemon:

• Erika's Victreebel & Erika's Tangela - Celadon City Gym Leader
• N's Vanilluxe & N's Zekrom - The mysterious trainer from Unova
• Larry's Dudunsparce ex, Larry's Staraptor, Larry's Komala, Larry's Starly - Paldea's Normal-type Gym Leader
• Cynthia's Spiritomb - Sinnoh Champion
• Hop's Trevenant - Galar's aspiring Champion
• Iono's Wattrel - Paldea's Electric-type streamer
• Team Rocket's Exeggutor, Team Rocket's Dugtrio - The villainous organization
• Team Rocket's Giovanni - The boss himself as a Supporter card

New Character: Corbeau

A new Supporter card features Boss's Orders [Corbeau], introducing a character from Pokemon Legends: Z-A. This suggests Corbeau will be a significant antagonist in the upcoming game!

📦 Ascended Heroes Products

As a special set, Ascended Heroes has no traditional booster boxes. Products rolled out over multiple months:

• Ascended Heroes Collection (Jan 30) — 2 booster packs, 1 Trainer's Pokemon promo (Erika's Tangela or Larry's Komala), 1 matching coin
• Tech Sticker Collection (Jan 30) — 3 booster packs, 1 rare-style promo (Charmander or Gastly), 1 sticker sheet (Mega Charizard Y or Mega Gengar)
• Elite Trainer Box (Feb 20) — 9 booster packs, full-art N's Zekrom promo, sleeves, dice, counters, Energy, coin, box, player's guide
• Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Feb 20) — 11 booster packs, 2 full-art promos (N's Zekrom + PC-stamped variant)
• Mini Tins (Feb 20) — Individual tins with packs and art cards
• Booster Bundle (Apr 24) — 6 booster packs

The set is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

💰 Current Market Prices (March 2026)

Now that Ascended Heroes is fully released, here are the actual market prices for the top cards:

Mega Gengar ex SIR is the breakout chase card of the set, commanding over $1,000 raw and up to $3,196 graded (PSA 10).

Note: Mega Charizard Y ex and Mega Dragonite ex SIR prices are estimated ranges — confirmed sale data is still limited. Prices as of March 2026.

📜 Ascended Heroes Card List (Partial)

With 290+ cards, Ascended Heroes is massive. Here are some of the confirmed cards:

Grass Type

• Erika's Victreebel (006/217)
• Erika's Tangela (007/217)
• Chikorita (008/217)
• Bayleef (009/217)
• Mega Meganium ex (010/217)
• Budew (221/217) - Illustration Rare

Fire Type

• Charmander (020/217)
• Mega Charizard Y ex (022/217)
• Entei (025/217)
• Tepig (029/217)
• Mega Emboar ex (031/217)

Water Type

• Totodile (041/217)
• Mega Feraligatr ex (043/217)
• Snorunt (046/217)
• Mega Froslass ex (047/217)
• N's Vanilluxe (051/217)
• Psyduck (226/217) - Illustration Rare
• Weavile (228/217) - Illustration Rare

Lightning Type

• Tynamo (059/217)
• Eelektrik (060/217)
• Mega Eelektross ex (061/217)
• Iono's Wattrel (231/217) - Illustration Rare

Psychic Type

• Clefairy (074/217)
• Team Rocket's Exeggutor (078/217)
• Azumarill ex (084/217)
• Mega Diancie ex (267/217)
• Hop's Trevenant (237/217) - Illustration Rare

Fighting Type

• Groudon (108/217)
• Koraidon ex (121/217)
• Mega Hawlucha ex (268/217)
• Team Rocket's Dugtrio (239/217) - Illustration Rare

Darkness Type

• Gastly (123/217)
• Fezandipiti ex (142/217)
• Mega Gengar ex (284/217)
• Mega Scrafty ex (285/217)
• Cynthia's Spiritomb (244/217) - Illustration Rare

Dragon/Colorless Type

• Dragonair (151/217)
• Mega Dragonite ex (152/217)
• Rayquaza (153/217)
• N's Zekrom (155/217)
• Larry's Dudunsparce ex (164/217)
• Mega Audino ex (172/217)
• Larry's Komala (175/217)
• Larry's Staraptor (249/217) - Illustration Rare

Trainer Cards

• Boss's Orders [Corbeau] (183/217)
• Nighttime Mine (197/217)
• Team Rocket's Giovanni (204/217)
• Anthea & Concordia (254/217)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ascended Heroes release?

Ascended Heroes releases on January 30, 2026 worldwide in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

How many cards are in Ascended Heroes?

Ascended Heroes contains 290+ cards, making it the largest Pokemon TCG expansion ever released in English.

What are Mega Evolution Pokemon ex?

Mega Evolution Pokemon ex are powerful cards that evolve from Pokemon ex, bringing back the beloved Mega Evolution mechanic from the XY era with updated rules for modern play.

What is the chase card in Ascended Heroes?

The most sought-after cards are Mega Dragonite ex (the cover Pokemon), Mega Charizard Y ex, and Mega Gengar ex in their special illustration rare versions.

Is Ascended Heroes connected to Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

Yes! Ascended Heroes is themed around Pokemon Legends: Z-A and introduces new characters from the game, including a character named Corbeau who appears on the Boss's Orders Supporter card.

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