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.
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.
Recent product images have revealed an interesting change for Mega Evolution booster packs. Going forward, packs will no longer contain both a Basic Energy card and a code card for the Pokémon TCG Live. Instead, each pack will include either an Energy card or a code card.
While this means fewer physical code cards, players of the digital game won’t miss out. Coinciding with this, the Pokémon TCG Live app recently updated its own in-game booster packs to now contain 10 cards instead of the previous 5. This ensures that players will still receive the same total number of digital cards from their purchases.
First Look: Illustration Rares Revealed!
The latest Pokémon Presents showcase on July 22nd gave us our first official look at some of the stunning Illustration Rares from the set, and they do not disappoint!
The vibrant, high-energy art style is on full display with the reveals for Mega Venusaur ex, Mega Lucario ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Kangaskhan ex. We also got to see the gorgeous accompanying Illustration Rare for Ivysaur, which continues the story from the Bulbasaur revealed previously. These reveals confirm that the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution set will be one of the most visually impressive expansions we’ve seen in years.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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