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Suicune, Entei and Raikou will be the first ex Star Pokémon, while Mega Lucario Z is also set to debut as a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex following the Worlds 2026 teaser.
Mega Lucario Z ex and Sigilyph ex are teased for November’s Aura Seeker, while February’s presumed Japanese High Class Pack, MEGA x MEGA Parade, will feature comic-style Mega Attack Rares.
The footage debuted at the Worlds 2026 closing ceremony in San Francisco, showing Mega Lucario Z ex and teasing additional cards for the new ex★ series.
Grant Manley expects Dragapult to exceed 50% of the Worlds metagame and argues Mega Lucario ex can counter Dragapult, N’s Zoroark ex and Crustle despite weak recent results.
Ruler of the Skies launches July 29 at 6 p.m. PDT with Mega Rayquaza ex, guaranteed high-rarity pack mechanics, deck-sharing codes, missions, and summer events.
The footage focuses on Mega Lucario ex in the digital client; no physical-card release, pricing, or availability details were provided.
Pokémon Center opened preorders two months early for four products, including an ETB limited to two per customer; the set releases September 16.
The leaked 130-plus-card set reportedly includes 30 artist-unique Pikachu cards, while ETB preorders have reached $239—378% above the $49.99 MSRP.
One winner will receive a Japan-exclusive Kimi Ni Kimeta (“I Choose You!”) Mega Lucario plush, supplied by sponsor Meccha Japan as July’s prize.
Dragapult ex dominated NAIC’s top cut and could exceed a 30% metagame share at the invite-only 2026 World Championships, where the author expects elite players to concentrate around the format’s strongest deck.
The English set rolls out in three waves from September 16, with five-card foil packs available only through products such as a $49.99 ETB, $26.94 Booster Bundle and all-foil ex decks.
Five product formats launch September 16, 2026, led by an ETB with nine packs and a Nidorina promo, plus collections featuring the legendary birds, Eevee, Lucario, Greninja ex and Sylveon ex.
The all-foil set launches globally September 16, with 30 Pikachu rares, a new Futuristic rare tier, returning classic cards and products led by ETBs containing 9 or 11 packs.
Each 30th Celebration pack includes one of 30 rare Pikachu cards; the set also has 30 returning cards, day/night artwork and a new Futuristic rarity by YOSHIROTTEN.
The all-foil set launches worldwide September 16 with 30 Pikachu rares, 30 returning classics and a new Futuristic rare; TCG Live receives it one day earlier.
The all-foil expansion launches worldwide Sept. 16 with a new Futuristic rare rarity, one of 30 Pikachu rares per booster, 30 returning classics and five initial product configurations.
Prime Day prices include a Chaos Rising ETB at $94.94, Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection at $55.99, and Mega Lucario ex League Battle Deck at $22.99 through June 26.
Amazon discounts include Chaos Rising bundles at $44.99, ETBs at $85.99 and booster displays at $263.99, with savings of up to 28% as Prime Day begins June 23.
Amazon’s $171.99 box includes 10 Ascended Heroes packs, a random Mega Lucario or Mega Gardevoir promo, a poster, and a TCG Live code; Walmart lists it for $164.99.
The ready-to-play 60-card deck includes Mega Lucario ex, Secret Box and Fezandipiti ex, plus accessories and a Pokémon TCG Live code; it is available now at Pokémon Center and other TCG retailers.