Trainers, the hype for Mega Evolution—Acsended Heroes is exploding as we hit mid-December! With Japan’s MEGA Dream ex packs cracked open since November 28 and English preorders firing up, fresh reveals from the Start Deck 100 Battle Collection (dropping December 19 in JP) are stealing the spotlight – think stunning Pikachu ex SAR, Erika’s Tangela AR, and Slurpuff IR primed for Ascended Heroes inclusion. More to see on our page: Ascended Heroes Chase Cards Official bombshell: Mega Hawlucha ex SIR by AKIRA EGAWA just landed, a wrestling beast in dynamic dive-bomb glory. Preorders for Tech Sticker Collections hit Amazon US at $28-29 (double packs!), while ETBs vanished fast from Pokémon Center drops. Over 290 cards, 13 Megas like Dragonite ex, 22 SIRs – this special set’s staggered wave (Jan 30-Apr 24, 2026) promises scarcity and skyrocketing packs. Next up: Mega Evolution: Perfect Order (Mega Zygarde ex, Mar 27). Gear up – ascension is nigh!
Breaking Reveals: Mega Hawlucha ex SIR & Start Deck 100 Stunners
Pokémon dropped Mega Hawlucha ex SIR last week – Akira Egawa’s masterpiece shows the Wrestling Pokémon mid-aerial assault, wings ablaze in prismatic fury. Fans are obsessed: “Confusing but epic!” per YouTubers, tying into set’s “newly discovered” Megas.
Hotter still: Start Deck 100 Battle Collection leaks (JP Dec 19) confirm English swaps for Ascended Heroes:
- Pikachu ex SAR: Electric mouse in starry glow – dual Pikachus rumored!
- Erika’s Tangela AR: Vines entangling foes, Grass synergy bomb.
- Slurpuff IR: Fairy fluffball with contest flair.
- Erika’s Vileplume ex: Poison powerhouse.
X is ablaze: “Pikachu deserves Ascended Heroes!” High-res scans confirm – these could rocket to Tier 1 with Trainer’s Pokémon like N’s Zekrom.
Japan MEGA Dream ex: Pull Reports & Top Expensive Cards
MEGA Dream ex (193 main + secrets) unleashed chaos – full list live on Pokellector/Serebii. Pull rates? SIRs ~1/400 packs, Golds 1/1260 per TCGplayer data analogs. Top 10 chases (JP prices, TCGPlayer/eBay Dec 10):
| Rank | Card | Rarity | JP Price (¥) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iris’s Fighting Spirit | SAR #247 | ¥50,000+ | Meta searcher |
| 2 | Mega Dragonite ex | SIR | ¥30,000-40k | Set mascot |
| 3 | Mega Gengar ex | SIR | ¥25,000+ | Phantom flames |
| 4 | N’s Zekrom | Promo | ¥20,000 | ETB beast |
| 5 | Rocket’s Mewtwo | SR | ¥15,000-20k | Tier 1 potential |
| 6 | Cynthia’s Spiritomb | AR | ¥12,000 | Eerie purple |
| 7 | Mega Charizard Y ex | SIR (swap) | ¥10,000+ | English exclusive |
| 8 | Psyduck AR | IR | ¥8,000 | Meme king |
| 9 | Entei | SR #25 | ¥7,000 | Legendary fire |
| 10 | Mega Scrafty ex | SIR | ¥6,000+ | Brawler |
Boxes dipped to $101-110 (Rocket Realm/Dot’s) – EV ~$150/box. English swaps like Charizard Y hype resale frenzy.
Preorder Updates: Tech Stickers Live, ETBs Sold Out Fast
Wave 1 (Jan 30) preorders raging:
- Tech Sticker Collections (Charmander/Gastly, 3 packs + stickers): Amazon US $28-29 (double!) – snag before scalps.
- Collections (Erika/Larry, 2 packs): Live at LGS/Amazon.
- PC ETB (11 packs, double stamped N’s Zekrom): Sold out in hours Nov 24 – restocks teased.
- Standard ETB (9 packs): Wayland Games/others, queues cooked sites.
Best Buy schedule leaked: ETBs/Mini Tins Feb 20, Posters Mar 20, Bundles Apr 24. Scalp fears: “Worst release in years?” per PokeHEX – no boxes = $20/pack?
| Product | Status | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Sticker | In Stock | $28-29 | Amazon US |
| PC ETB | Sold Out | ~$60 | Pokémon Center |
| Standard ETB | Preorder | $50 | Best Buy/LGS |
| Mini Tins (5 designs) | Preorder | $10 | Best Buy |
Full Product Lineup & Release Wave Reminder
Staggered for max FOMO:
| Wave | Date | Products |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 30 | Collections ($10), Tech Stickers ($16) |
| 2 | Feb 20 | ETBs ($50-60), Mini Tins ($10) |
| 3 | Mar 20 | Posters ($50) – Mega Lucario/Gardevoir |
| 4 | Apr 24 | Booster Bundles ($27) |
Meta Shifts & Investment Buzz
Trainer’s revivals (N’s Vanilluxe, Rocket’s Exeggutor) + Night Mine Stadium = Tera killers. Hawlucha ex? Fighting meta flip. Investors: JP box dips signal buy – English SIRs (Gengar, Dragonite) to $200-500 raw. Hold sealed ETBs like 151 (2x+).
Tease: Perfect Order (Zygarde ex) Mar 27 – Mega saga continues!
Ascended Heroes dominates 2026 – preorders vanishing, reveals firing.
