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WLC's Complete Guide to the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Set

The recent pre-order event at the Pokémon Center has ignited huge excitement for the return of one of the game’s most celebrated mechanics. The upcoming Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set is poised to be a landmark release, and the community is rightly buzzing with questions. This guide will serve as your central resource for all confirmed details about the set, its products, and how you can prepare for its official UK release on September 26, 2025.

A beautiful shot of Mega Gardevoir from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution announcement trailer.
A dynamic shot of Mega Lucario from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution announcement trailer.

First, A Look at This Week’s Unova Release

While our sights are set on September, a major event is happening this week. On Friday, July 18th, the dual sets Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt & White Flare arrive. We thank everyone who followed our staggered pre-orders; the demand has been incredible. For a complete overview of these Unova-themed sets, you can read our in-depth release guide here.

An infographic displaying all 156 Unova region Pokémon and which set they can be found in, either Pokémon Black Bolt or Pokémon White Flare.
Important Note: During Black Bolt & White Flare release – at WLC, we’re allowing a two sealed product maximum per customer. That means: Any two sealed product – such as an ETB or a mini-tin may be purchased – or any combination. However, customers cannot purchase two or more ETBs at once.

Destined Rival Drop!

Launching alongside the Unova sets is the new Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex Box. This is an excellent collection for fans of classic Pokémon lore, featuring foil promo cards of Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex and Meowth, a foil Giovanni Trainer card, a fantastic oversize version of the Mewtwo ex card, and four booster packs.

The box for the Pokémon TCG Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex collection, set against a background with the Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals logo.

Deep Dive: What to Expect from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Set

The return of Mega Evolution brings with it a massive expansion. The English release will draw from Japan’s Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia sets and is confirmed to feature a main set of over 180 cards, not including secret rares.

Here are the key details that make this set so compelling for collectors and players:

  • 10 Confirmed Mega Evolution Pokémon ex: The lineup is stacked with powerful fan-favourites, including Venusaur, Camerupt, Abomasnow, Gardevoir, Lucario, Absol, Mawile, Latias, and Kangaskhan.
  • A New Full Art Style: A major highlight is the debut of a new full art style for Mega Evolution Pokémon ex. These cards will feature a distinct silhouette of the Pokémon’s regular form alongside its Mega Evolved artwork, creating a unique and desirable collector’s piece.
  • Massive Chase Potential: The set is loaded with high-rarity cards. Confirmed numbers include 22 Illustration Rares and 10 Special Illustration Rares featuring both Pokémon ex and Supporters. In a first for the TCG, this will also extend to full art Item, Stadium, and Pokémon Tool cards, adding a whole new layer for collectors to chase.
The full contents of both the Lucario and Gardevoir Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Boxes, including their exclusive Riolu and Alakazam promo cards.
A collection of booster packs from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution expansion, featuring artwork of Mega Blastoise, Mega Lucario, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Venusaur.
A beautiful shot of Mega Gardevoir from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution announcement trailer.

The Confirmed Mega Evolution Product Lineup

We are excited to confirm the core products that will be available at We Love Collectibles for the release of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set.

Mega Evolution Booster Box

The most efficient way to build your collection. Each box contains 36 booster packs. We will be stocking the standard edition Booster Box. For context, special editions known as “Enhanced Booster Boxes” sometimes include a stamped box topper promo (in this case, Bulbasaur).

A sealed booster display box for the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution expansion, featuring Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir.

The most efficient way to build your collection. Each box contains 36 booster packs. We will be stocking the standard edition Booster Box. For context, special editions known as “Enhanced Booster Boxes” sometimes include a stamped box topper promo (in this case, Bulbasaur).

Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs)

 The ETB remains one of the best value items for any set release. It’s perfect for players who want a complete gameplay package from day one. There will be two versions:

  • The Mega Lucario ETB comes with an exclusive full-art foil promo card of Riolu.
  • The Mega Gardevoir ETB includes an exclusive full-art foil promo card of Alakazam.
    Both versions contain 9 booster packs and themed accessories, such as 65 card sleeves featuring the box’s headline Pokémon.
The box for the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box, themed with Mega Lucario artwork.
The box for the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box, themed with Mega Gardevoir artwork.

Blister Packs

These are excellent entry-level products for getting a taste of the set.

  • Triple Blister: This product includes three booster packs. It will be available in two versions, each offering a different foil promo card: Golduck or Psyduck.
  • Single Blister: This blister contains one booster pack, a collectible coin, and a full three-card promo evolution line. The two options are the Sprigatito line or the Larvitar

Mega Heroes Mini Tins: Ideal for collecting, these five tins feature unique artwork of Mega Lucario, Gardevoir, Venusaur, Kangaskhan, and Latios. The tins’ artwork combines to form a single larger image. Each contains two booster packs and a sticker sheet.

The two versions of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Triple Blister, one with a Golduck promo card and the other with a Psyduck promo card.
The two versions of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Single Blister, showing the Larvitar evolution line promos and the Sprigatito evolution line promos.

Also Arriving in September: Prismatic Evolutions

September is shaping up to be a huge month. In addition to the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set, we will also see the release of the Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection. This is a high-end collector’s box focused on Espeon and Umbreon, containing a sculpted figure, two etched foil promos of Espeon ex and Umbreon ex, an enamel pin, and 11 booster packs.

The box for the Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection, set against a background with the Prismatic Evolutions logo.

New Website Feature: The Stock Notification Email

We know that securing high-demand products can be a challenge. To help our community, we have implemented a new “Email when stock available” feature on all product pages.

If an item you are interested in is listed as “Out of stock,” simply enter your name and email address into the form on its product page. The moment we add inventory for that specific item, our system will send you an automatic email notification. This tool is designed to provide a fair and direct alert for restocks of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set and other sought-after items.

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