The countdown to Mega Evolution—Acsended Heroes is on, trainers! This blockbuster special set – over 290 cards with 13 Mega Pokémon ex like Mega Dragonite ex, 22 SIRs, and Trainer’s Pokémon revivals – kicks off its staggered rollout on January 30, 2026, stretching through April and beyond. No standalone booster boxes means curated products only, perfect for collectors chasing Mega Gengar ex SIR or meta staples like N’s Zekrom. View all all Ascended Heroes Chase Cards. As of December 10, Wave 1 preorders are live on Amazon (Tech Stickers at $28-29 doubles!), PC ETBs sold out in hours, and Mini Tin variants flooding MX listings. Best Buy schedules leaked, signaling FOMO frenzy. Here’s the full confirmed lineup, waves, MSRPs, contents, and where to snag ’em before scalps hit $20/pack!
Full Product Lineup & Release Waves: Your 2026 Calendar
Ascended Heroes divides into four main waves for maximum hype, with more (ex Start Decks?) teased later. All pull from the 290-card pool blending Japan’s MEGA Dream ex and Start Deck 100.
| Wave | Release Date | Products | Packs per Product | MSRP | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 30, 2026 | Ascended Heroes Collection (Erika’s Tangela / Larry’s Komala) | 2 | $9.99 | Foil promo, coin |
| Tech Sticker Collection (Charmander / Gastly) | 3 | $15.99 | Foil promo, Mega sticker sheet | ||
| 2 | Feb 20, 2026 | Elite Trainer Box (Standard) | 9 | $49.99 | N’s Zekrom promo, sleeves, box w/ dividers |
| Pokémon Center ETB | 11 | ~$59.99 | Double N’s Zekrom (1 stamped) | ||
| Mini Tins (10+ designs: Pikachu/Tepig, Togepi/Totodile, Zorua/Cramorant, Clefairy/Chikorita, Riolu/Darumaka, etc.) | 2 | $9.99 (display/8-10: ~$100) | Sticker sheet, combinable art card | ||
| 3 | Mar 20, 2026 | Premium Poster Collections (Mega Lucario ex / Mega Gardevoir ex) | 10 | $49.99 | Mega promo, 27″x39″ double-sided poster |
| 4 | Apr 24, 2026 | Booster Bundle | 6 | $26.94 | Pure boosters |
Later 2026: 3-pack blisters, figure collections, ex Starter Decks expected – watch Pokémon Center.
Wave 1: January 30 – Affordable Entry & Quick Pulls
Kickoff with impulse buys: Collections ($9.99) net 2 packs + promo (Tangela/Komala) + coin – ideal for Erika/Larry fans. Tech Stickers ($15.99) up the ante: 3 packs, Charmander/Gastly foil reprint, sticker sheets of Mega Charizard Y ex / Gengar ex. Preorders live on Amazon US/MX – doubles at $28! Perfect for Day 1 SIR hunts like Mega Hawlucha ex.
Wave 2: February 20 – The Premium Powerhouses
Deck-builders rejoice: Standard ETB ($49.99) packs 9 boosters, N’s Zekrom promo, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy, dice/coin, 6-divider box, PTCG Live code. PC ETB (~$59.99) amps to 11 packs + double promos (stamped gem). Mini Tins ($9.99 ea.) – 10+ designs (Pikachu/Tepig, etc.) with 2 packs, stickers, art cards that combine into panoramas. Preorders: PC sold out (restock alerts via OakLabs), Mini Tins flooding MX Amazon.
Wave 3: March 20 – Display Flex with Posters
Poster Collections ($49.99 ea.): 10 packs, exclusive Mega Lucario ex / Gardevoir ex promo (katakana style), massive 27″x39″ double-sided posters (promo art + set montage). Frame-ready chases – resale gold like 151 posters ($30+ standalone).
Wave 4: April 24 – Bulk Booster Bliss
Booster Bundle ($26.94): Straight 6 packs – ~$4.50/pack value for late-game rips. No frills, all hits.
Preorders & Availability: Act Fast – Stock Alerts Raging
As of Dec 10:
- Wave 1: Amazon US/MX live (Tech Stickers $28-29, Collections incoming).
- Wave 2: PC ETB gone (NSB bots sniped ’em), Standard ETB/Wayland Games queues cooked, Mini Tins preorder frenzy (MX listings pay-at-launch).
- Waves 3-4: Best Buy preorders leaked – ETBs Feb 20, Posters Mar 20, Bundles Apr 24.
Tips: Follow @OaklabsAlerts / @TCGTracker for UK/US drops; one-per-customer at PC. LGS events Day 1. Budget: $200 Wave 1-2 stack = 20+ packs. Scalps? ETBs $80+, Tins $18.
Why Ascended Heroes Products Will Fly Off Shelves
Staggered waves = sustained hype, no pack fatigue. 13 Megas, 33 IRs, Trainer’s like Rocket’s Mewtwo = Tier 1 meta. Legends: Z-A bridge? Eternal value.