Ascended Heroes Price Guide — Top 10 Chase Cards (2026)
Ascended Heroes commands premium prices on the singles market, driven by high demand for Special Illustration Rares and the debut Mega Hyper Rare rarity. Ranked by UK market value (NM/M condition).
| # | Card Name | Rarity | 🇬🇧 GBP | 🇺🇸 USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Gengar ex 284/217 | SIR | £956.04 | $1,293.90 |
| 2 | Pikachu ex 276/217 | SIR | £870.62 | $1,178.30 |
| 3 | Mega Dragonite ex 290/217 | SIR | £614.41 | $831.77 |
| 4 | Mega Charizard Y ex 294/217 | Mega Hyper Rare | £453.67 | $614.00 |
| 5 | Pikachu ex 277/217 | SIR | £359.57 | $486.87 |
| 6 | Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217 | SIR | £351.96 | $476.56 |
| 7 | Mega Dragonite ex 295/217 | Mega Hyper Rare | £246.52 | $333.88 |
| 8 | N's Zoroark ex 286/217 | SIR | £141.09 | $191.03 |
| 9 | Lillie's Clefairy ex 280/217 | SIR | £137.72 | $186.47 |
| 10 | Mega Feraligatr ex 274/217 | SIR | £116.90 | $158.27 |
GBP prices from PokeCardValues.co.uk (NM/M condition, April 2026). USD converted at £1 = $1.3534 (28 Apr 2026). Values fluctuate — check sources before buying or selling.
Japanese Source Sets & Ascended Heroes Origins
Ascended Heroes draws its card pool from two Japanese releases: the MEGA Dream ex subset and the Start Deck 100 Battle Collection. As is standard for English expansions, cards from both sources have been combined, renumbered, and supplemented with additional prints for the Western release.
| Japanese Set | Type | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| MEGA Dream ex | Subset | Primary source — Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Mega Attack Rares, Special Illustration Rares, and Mega Hyper Rares |
| Start Deck 100 Battle Collection | Deck Collection | Supporting cards — baseline Pokémon ex, Trainer cards, and Special Energy |
Ascended Heroes Set Overview & Card List
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | January 30, 2026 (Wave 1) through April 24, 2026 (Wave 4 — Live Now) |
| Total Cards | 295 cards (Largest English set ever) |
| Set Type | Special Expansion • Specialty Products Only (No booster boxes) |
| Featured Pokémon | Mega Dragonite ex (First appearance), Mega Charizard Y, Mega Gengar, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Lucario |
| Card Rarities |
13 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex • 6 Tera Pokémon ex • 20 Pokémon ex 33 Illustration Rare • 14 Ultra Rare • 7 Mega Attack Rare • 22 Special Illustration Rare • 2 Mega Hyper Rare |
| New Mechanic | Mega Attack Rare (Attack names in Japanese Katakana) |
| Theme | Pokémon Legends: Z-A • Mega Evolution returns • Trainer's Pokémon (N's Zekrom) |
| Available At | Pokémon Center, GameStop, Best Buy, Target, Local Game Stores |
Ascended Heroes spans 295 cards in total — the largest English expansion to date. The bulk of the set is made up of 84 Commons and 69 Uncommons, with 25 Rares rounding out the base rarities. Above that, the set contains 39 Double Rares (Pokémon ex), 14 Ultra Rares, and 33 Illustration Rares. The premium rarities are headlined by 22 Special Illustration Rares and 7 Mega Attack Rares — a brand new rarity debuting in this set. At the very top sit just 2 Mega Hyper Rares, making them the hardest pulls in the set at an estimated rate of roughly one per ten booster boxes. For a full breakdown of what each rarity symbol means, see our Pokémon TCG rarity symbols explained guide.
Ascended Heroes Product Guide & Release Waves
| Image | Product Name | Contents | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ascended Heroes Collection | 2 booster packs • Trainer's Pokémon promo • Matching coin | Jan 30, 2026 |
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Tech Sticker Collection | 3 booster packs • Charmander or Gastly promo • Mega Charizard Y or Mega Gengar sticker sheet | Jan 30, 2026 |
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Elite Trainer Box | 9 booster packs • N's Zekrom promo card • 65 card sleeves • 45 Energy cards • Damage counters & dice | Feb 20, 2026 |
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Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box | 11 booster packs • N's Zekrom promo w/ PC logo • 65 card sleeves • 45 Energy cards • Damage counters & dice | Feb 20, 2026 |
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Mini Tins | 2 booster packs • 1 art card • 1 sticker card • 5 different designs | Feb 20, 2026 |
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Premium Poster — Mega Gardevoir | 10 booster packs • Mega Attack rare: Mega Gardevoir ex • Double-sided poster | Mar 20, 2026 |
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Premium Poster — Mega Lucario | 10 booster packs • Mega Attack rare: Mega Lucario ex • Double-sided poster | Mar 20, 2026 |
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Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle | 6 booster packs • Great value option | ✓ Live — Apr 24, 2026 |
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Mega Meganium ex Partner Box | Promo Mega Meganium ex • 4 booster packs • Coin & accessories | ✓ Live — Apr 24, 2026 |
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Mega Emboar ex Partner Box | Promo Mega Emboar ex • 4 booster packs • Coin & accessories | ✓ Live — Apr 24, 2026 |
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Mega Feraligatr ex Partner Box | Promo Mega Feraligatr ex • 4 booster packs • Coin & accessories | ✓ Live — Apr 24, 2026 |
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Ascended Heroes Special Illustration Rares (SIR) — Full List
Ascended Heroes features 22 stunning Special Illustration Rares showcasing iconic trainers with their signature Pokémon partners, plus spectacular Mega Evolution artwork. Each SIR captures the bond between trainer and Pokémon with beautiful, detailed artwork.
| Card Image | Card Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Meganium ex 272/217 | The Herb Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare featuring Mega Meganium's natural healing power |
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Mega Emboar ex 273/217 | The Mega Fire Pig Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with blazing strength |
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Mega Feraligatr ex 274/217 | The Big Jaw Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with crushing water attacks |
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Mega Froslass ex 275/217 | The Snow Land Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with frozen fury |
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Pikachu ex 276/217 | The Mouse Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare featuring Pikachu's playful energy and electric charm |
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Pikachu ex 277/217 | The Mouse Pokémon • Alternate Special Illustration Rare with unique artistic perspective |
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Mega Eelektross ex 278/217 | The EleFish Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare surging with electric energy |
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Iono's Bellibolt ex 279/217 | Special Illustration Rare featuring Iono with her beloved Bellibolt partner |
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Lillie's Clefairy ex 280/217 | Special Illustration Rare showcasing Lillie and her graceful Clefairy companion |
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Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217 | Special Illustration Rare featuring the infamous Team Rocket's ultimate creation |
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Mega Diancie ex 282/217 | The Jewel Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with dazzling diamond power |
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Mega Hawlucha ex 283/217 | The Wrestling Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with fierce fighting spirit |
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Mega Gengar ex 284/217 | The Shadow Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with haunting attack power |
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Mega Scrafty ex 285/217 | The Hoodlum Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with aggressive dark power |
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N's Zoroark ex 286/217 | Special Illustration Rare showcasing N with his mysterious Zoroark partner |
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Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex 287/217 | Special Illustration Rare featuring Marnie with her powerful Grimmsnarl companion |
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Fezandipiti ex 288/217 | The Toxic Chain Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare showcasing this elegant Legendary bird |
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Steven's Metagross ex 289/217 | Special Illustration Rare featuring Steven Stone with his signature Metagross partner |
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Mega Dragonite ex 290/217 | The Dragon Pokémon • Special Illustration Rare with overwhelming aerial assault |
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Canari 291/217 | Special Illustration Rare Trainer card featuring Canari |
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Iris's Fighting Spirit 292/217 | Special Illustration Rare Trainer card capturing Iris's determination and spirit |
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Surfer 293/217 | Special Illustration Rare Trainer card featuring the cool Surfer character |
⚡ The Special Illustration Rare cards in Ascended Heroes celebrate the deep bonds between trainers and their Pokémon partners, featuring some of the most beloved characters from throughout Pokémon history alongside spectacular Mega Evolution artwork.
Ascended Heroes Mega Hyper Rares — Gold Foil Chase Cards
The Mega Hyper Rare cards in Ascended Heroes showcase the ultimate Mega Evolution Pokémon with stunning gold foil treatments. These ultra-rare cards are among the most sought-after in the set.
| Card Image | Card Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Charizard Y ex 294/217 | Mega Hyper Rare • The Flame Pokémon in its Y form with premium gold foil |
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Mega Dragonite ex 295/217 | Mega Hyper Rare • Alternate art Dragon Pokémon with premium gold foil |
🥇 Mega Hyper Rare cards feature a striking gold foil treatment that sets them apart from every other rarity in the set. With only two in the entire 295-card lineup, they're the rarest pulls in Ascended Heroes.
Ascended Heroes Mega Attack Rares — New Rarity Explained
Mega Attack Rares are a brand new rarity type introduced in Ascended Heroes, featuring Mega Evolution Pokémon with unique attack-focused artwork and special holographic patterns. These cards represent the pinnacle of Mega Evolution power.
How Mega Attack Rares Work
Mega Attack Rares are mechanically identical to their standard Mega Evolution ex counterparts, but are distinguished by two visual signatures exclusive to Ascended Heroes:
- Japanese Katakana attack names — a first for the English Pokémon TCG. The attack names are printed in their original Japanese script rather than translated.
- Attack-focused holographic patterns — a unique foil treatment framing the attack text box, visually distinct from SIRs and standard Mega Evolution ex cards.
To play a Mega Attack Rare, you must first have the corresponding Basic Pokémon ex in play, then evolve it using the Mega Evolution rule — attaching a Mega Evolution Spirit Link item card prevents your turn from ending. There are 7 Mega Attack Rares in the set, one for each featured Mega Evolution Pokémon.
| Card Image | Card Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Mega Froslass ex 265/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The Snow Land Pokémon with icy attack power |
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Mega Eelektross ex 266/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The EleFish Pokémon surging with electric energy |
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Mega Diancie ex 267/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The Jewel Pokémon with dazzling diamond power |
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Mega Hawlucha ex 268/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The Wrestling Pokémon with fierce fighting spirit |
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Mega Gengar ex 269/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The Shadow Pokémon with haunting attack power |
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Mega Scrafty ex 270/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The Hoodlum Pokémon with aggressive dark power |
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Mega Dragonite ex 271/217 | Mega Attack Rare • The Dragon Pokémon with overwhelming aerial assault |
💫 New Rarity Alert: Mega Attack Rares! Exclusive to Ascended Heroes, these cards feature attack names printed in Japanese Katakana — a first for the English TCG. They are already defining the set as instant grails.
Where to Buy Ascended Heroes
🇺🇸 United States
Ascended Heroes products are available at major US retailers. Due to high demand, products may sell out quickly—especially Elite Trainer Boxes and Premium Poster Collections.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK collectors can find Ascended Heroes at official Pokémon retailers and major game stores. Check stock availability as products may be limited.
Also check your local game stores and card shops for availability. Many independent retailers stock Pokémon TCG products.