The entire main sets for “Mega Brave” and “Mega Symphonia” have now been unveiled—featuring a total of 126 cards and ushering in the return of Mega Evolutions to the Trading Card Game for the first time since the XY era.
Set Highlights
Japanese Release: August 1, 2025
English Release (Mega Evolution Expansion): September 26, 2025
Number of Cards: 63 per set (excluding secret rares), 126 combined.
Notable Pokémon: Mega Lucario ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Venusaur ex, Mega Latias ex, Mega Absol ex, and others.
Product Extras: Launches with the Premium Trainer Box MEGA (including staple cards and 10 MEGA packs).
What’s New?
Mega Evolution Revival: Both sets mark the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolutions, now as Pokémon ex worth 3 Prize cards. They use a distinct black-and-yellow Mega symbol.
Evolution Line Change: You can evolve straight from a Stage 1 (like Kirlia) to Mega Gardevoir ex—no need for an ex stage in-between.
Full Art Item Cards: Debuting for the first time in the TCG, including fan favorites like Rare Candy and Night Stretcher.
Sample Revealed Cards
Rarity & Collecting
Boosters: 5 cards per pack, 30 packs per box.
Rarities:
SAR (Special Art Rare): Top chase cards
SR (Super Rare), UR (Ultra Rare)
AR (Art Rare), RR (Double Rare)
Standard R, U, C.
These sets celebrate Mega Evolutions in a bold new way, offering nostalgic callbacks with updated mechanics for both collectors and competitive players. The international community can look forward to the English Mega Evolution set on September 26, 2025.
Stay tuned to Pokecollectr for upcoming secret rare reveals and further news as release day approaches!
Are you excited for Mega Lucario, Mega Gardevoir, or the return of full art item cards? Let us know which card tops your want list!
