If you’re in the Philippines and eagerly awaiting the next big drop from The Pokémon Company, get ready — Ascended Heroes is almost here. The new collection brings back Mega Evolutions to the TCG, and the first wave of products officially launches January 30, 2026. Insider Gaming+1
📅 Release Schedule & Product Line-up
Ascended Heroes is a holiday set in the Mega-Evolution line — which means the release schedule is more staggered than a standard set. RareCards+1 Here’s what you can expect (globally), which should more or less apply once local distributors import stock:
- Jan 30, 2026 — Ascended Heroes Collection (2 booster packs + promo card + coin) + Tech Sticker Collection (3 booster packs + promo card + stickers) Insider Gaming+1
- Feb 20, 2026 — Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs), Mini Tins — including bigger booster-pack bundles + gameplay accessories. Insider Gaming+1
- Mar 20, 2026 — Premium Poster Collections (10 booster packs + poster + promo card) Insider Gaming+1
- Apr 24, 2026 — Booster Bundles (6 booster packs) Insider Gaming+1
Because this is a holiday set, there won’t be a standard 36-pack Booster Box like regular sets. Insider Gaming+1
What’s Inside — Cards & Features
Ascended Heroes promises to be one of the biggest holiday sets yet:
- 285+ cards total (Pokémon, Trainers, etc.) RareCards+1
- Dozens of new & returning Mega-Evolution ex Pokémon — including fan favorites from recent generations like Mega Dragonite, Mega Hawlucha, and Mega Eelektross — plus classic faces like Mega Charizard Y and Mega Gengar. Insider Gaming+2RareCards+2
- Illustration-rare cards, Ultra-rare cards, special promo cards — making it appealing not just for players but for collectors as well. RareCards+1
What This Means for the Philippines
- 🇵🇭 Expect that the global release dates will more or less hold — but there may be slight delays due to import, shipping and distribution times. Local stores or online retailers in the Philippines may start receiving stock around early February, depending on supply chain and shipping schedules.
- If you collect or trade cards, the early products (Collection + Tech Sticker) launching Jan 30 are your first chance to grab booster packs and promo cards. Be ready to pre-order or line up early once local retailers announce availability.
- Because this is a holiday set with no full booster boxes, supply may be more limited — which tends to drive up demand (and possibly prices) especially for rarer cards like the Mega ex cards, illustration rares, or promo cards.
- For casual players or deck-builders: ETBs, booster bundles, and Mini Tins releasing in February–April give more accessible paths to collect cards without paying for individual packs.
Why You Should Care
Ascended Heroes marks the return of Mega Evolution — one of the most popular mechanics in Pokémon lore — to the Pokémon TCG. For Filipino fans who grew up with the original games and anime or who are newer collectors, this set offers:
- Nostalgic Mega-evolution Pokémon with modern card art and mechanics.
- A mix of collectability (illustration rares, promos) and playability (packs, ETBs, bundles).
- A chance to grab cards early before hype inflates secondary-market prices.
