One of the Pokemon TCG's next major expansions is going to be a bit smaller than usual, though fans can find one particularly important Pokemon within the set. The beloved trading card game based on the long-running monster-catching franchise is giving fans lots to be excited about to kick off 2026, with some big sets on the way. The Pokemon TCG will start the year in late January with the launch of Ascended Heroes, confirmed to be the largest set in the game yet. The expansion is also planned to have some particularly sought-after cards.
Ascended Heroes' launch is set to be a highlight of all the major releases throughout 2025, with lots of new cards for some big mechanics. Ascended Heroes will introduce some stunning new artwork for cards like Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex and Iono's Bellibolt ex, alongside some brand-new Owner's Pokemon. The expansion will also include a plethora of new Mega Pokemon, including the final evolutions of each Starter Pokemon featured in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Now, Pokemon is already starting to give fans some early teasers about the next set after Ascended Heroes, set to launch in late March.
PSA: Pokemon TCG's Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Set is a Collector's Dream, But You'll Have to be Fast
Pokemon TCG is getting a lovely new set in Mega Evolution - Ascended Heroes later this month, but fans should have their wallets at the ready.
Pokemon TCG Reveals New Perfect Order Expansion
The Pokemon TCG has officially given fans the first teasers about the next major expansion hitting the game, introducing the "Perfect Order" set. The Pokemon Company confirmed that the expansion will be a fairly small set by Pokemon's usual standards, with just over 120 cards in the set, including the high-rarity chase cards. Perfect Order will debut one particularly big Pokemon from Pokemon Legends: Z-A within the set, however, with fans finally able to add Mega Zygarde ex to their Pokemon TCG collection. Pokemon's Perfect Order expansion is officially scheduled to release on March 27, with more news and teasers for the set said to come later.
The Pokemon Company hinted at plenty of cards and Pokemon expected to make their Pokemon TCG debut in Perfect Order. The announcement shared the first image of the new Meowth ex card, boasting the powerful "Last-Ditch Catch" Ability, allowing players to search Supporter cards from their deck. The post also teased more Mega Pokemon making their first appearance in Perfect Order, with Pokemon Legends: Z-A newcomers Mega Clefable and Mega Starmie coming with the set. Perfect Order will include 25 Trainer cards as part of its base set as well, likely adding more characters from the newest Pokemon game.
Pokemon TCG Has Kicked Off Its Newest Era With A Bang
The newest era of the Pokemon TCG has brought lots for fans to be excited about with its first two sets. Mega Evolution officially welcomed the return of Mega Pokemon to the game for the first time since 2016's XY Evolutions, alongside the introduction of the new Mega Hyper Rare rarity. The Pokemon TCG followed up Mega Evolution's success with a brand-new Charizard-focused set in Phantasmal Flames, including both a Mega Hyper Rare Charizard and a stunning Special Illustration Rare version. Pokemon is also gearing up to kick off the franchise's 30th anniversary in a big way.
Pokemon will officially celebrate 30 years since the monster-catching franchise's debut in 2026, with plenty in store for the anniversary. Pokemon is expected to share some of the first official details about the franchise's tenth-generation games, likely coming as part of the 30th anniversary Pokemon Day livestream. The Pokemon TCG will also bring back one of its most popular collaborations for the anniversary, with new McDonald's Pokemon packs expected to launch sometime in late February. Pokemon's anniversary celebrations will surely bring a plethora of new content to get fans excited between the video games, the Pokemon TCG, and lots more to come.