Pokémon Mega Evolution: Everything you need to know about the new expansion (released October 10, 2025)
Powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon-ex are arriving in style in the new Pokémon TCG expansion, Mega Evolution , set to release on October 10, 2025. The lineup includes rare special art cards, devastating new attacks, and meta-changing abilities. Here are the key takeaways and concrete examples to help you plan your strategies now.
Stars Revealed: Mega Venusaur-ex & Mega Kangaroo-ex
🌿 Mega Venusaur-ex: healing + damage pressure
This rare special illustration card features Mega Venusaur-EX in all its botanical glory. Its Jungle Reject attack does 240 damage to the opposing Active Pokémon and heals 30 damage from Mega Venusaur-EX (cost: 4 Grass Energy ). Its Solar Transfer Ability lets you move basic Grass Energy between your Pokémon as many times as you like during your turn—perfect for speeding up Jungle Reject setup.
👶🦘 Mega Kangaroo-ex: big burst with coin combo
In this “ rare special illustration ,” a mother and child leap into battle. The Combo Burst attack deals 200 damage for 3 Colorless Energy , then you flip the coin until you get heads: each head adds +50 damage . With a little luck, the damage cap becomes formidable. Its Fruitful Run ability lets you draw 2 cards per turn if Mega Kangaroo-ex is in the Active Station—a simple and effective draw engine.
Other cards to watch out for in Mega Evolution
🌱 Celebi: quick tutorial for your Plant setups
Not a KO machine, but a valuable utility card: the Through Time attack (for 1 ) allows you to search your deck for up to 3 Grass-type Pokémon and/or Stadium cards and add them to your hand. This will speed up and make your plans more reliable.
⚡ Pachirisu: Punishment of Energy Attachments
Its Electrified Incisors attack (10 damage) applies a trick effect: on the next turn, each Energy attached from the opponent's hand to the Defending Pokémon places 8 damage counters on that Pokémon. Perfect for blocking or taxing Energy-hungry decks.
🎨 Tag-Tag: Control by Special States
Miraculous Paint (90 damage for 1 + 1
) makes you flip a coin: on heads, apply the Special Condition of your choice (Asleep, Burned, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned) to the opposing Active Pokémon. A perfect toolbox for disrupting the enemy's game plan.
Why this expansion will matter
- Return of Mega Evolutions with high cap attacks and setup/draw abilities.
- Highly anticipated “rare special illustration” cards for collection.
- Multiplicity of styles (raw burst, tutor, state control) which renews the metagame.
Get ready for October 10, 2025
Whether you're a player or a collector, the Mega Evolution block promises to be a major milestone. Stay tuned for pre-orders and likely sell-outs of the first batches.
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