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Mega Evolutionera.

Window2025 → Present

The Mega Evolution era spans 6 Pokémon TCG sets and 911 tracked cards, released between 2025 and the present. It introduced the Mega Hyper Rare variant. The top chase across the era is Mega Gengar ex from Ascended Heroes at $1,410.11 on the open market.

— The Mega mechanic returns with reimagined art and a fresh chase-card meta.

Top chase cards↓Browse 6 sets
01 · Sets in era
6
parent expansions
02 · Cards tracked
911
live pricing
03 · Date range
2025 — Present
ongoing
04 · Highest chase
$1.4k
cross-set top
05 · Avg top
$514
per set

What are the top chase cards across the Mega Evolution era?

Pulled from every parent expansion in the era, ranked by live market price.

#01 · Top Chase🔥
Mega Gengar ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Mega Gengar ex
Special Illustration Rare
$1,410.11
Score 87
#02🔥
Pikachu ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Pikachu ex
Special Illustration Rare
$1,301.95
Score 35
#03🔥
Mega Charizard X ex – Special Illustration Rare – Phantasmal Flames
Mega Charizard X ex
Special Illustration Rare
$878.28
Score 58
#04🔥
Mega Dragonite ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Mega Dragonite ex
Special Illustration Rare
$796.38
Score 64
#05🔥
Mega Charizard Y ex – Mega Hyper Rare – Ascended Heroes
Mega Charizard Y ex
Mega Hyper Rare
$614.08
Score 15
#06
Pikachu ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Pikachu ex
Special Illustration Rare
$456.54
Score 33
#07🔥
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex – Special Illustration Rare – Ascended Heroes
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex
Special Illustration Rare
$424.41
Score 64
#08
Mega Charizard X ex – Mega Hyper Rare – Phantasmal Flames
Mega Charizard X ex
Mega Hyper Rare
$356.54
Score 55
#09
Mega Dragonite ex – Mega Hyper Rare – Ascended Heroes
Mega Dragonite ex
Mega Hyper Rare
$318.59
Score 15
#10
Mega Lucario ex – Mega Hyper Rare – Mega Evolution
Mega Lucario ex
Mega Hyper Rare
$284.15
Score 36

What is the Mega Evolution era of Pokémon TCG?

The Mega Evolution era of the Pokémon TCG covers 6 expansions released between 2025 and today, totalling 911 tracked cards on Chase Season.

Mechanically the era introduced the Mega Hyper Rare variant, which reset both gameplay and the chase-card meta.

It follows the Scarlet & Violet era and is currently the live era of the Pokémon TCG, with new expansions still being added.

The top chase across the era is Mega Gengar ex from Ascended Heroes at $1,410.11, and 6 sets in the era have at least one tracked card with live market pricing.

◇ Era at a glance
First set
Mega Evolution
Latest set
Chaos Rising
Introduced
introduced the Mega Hyper Rare variant
Top chase
$1.4k
Status
Live & expanding

Which sets are in the Mega Evolution era?

Every parent expansion tracked on Chase Season. Click a row to open the full card list, rarity breakdown, and live pricing.

  1. 01
    Chaos Rising
    Chaos Rising
    CRI · MAY 2026 · 122 cards
    Top chase
    $280
    →
  2. 02
    Perfect Order
    Perfect Order
    POR · MAR 2026 · 124 cards
    Top chase
    $171
    →
  3. 03
    Ascended Heroes
    Ascended Heroes
    ASC · JAN 2026 · 295 cards
    Top chase
    $1.4k
    →
  4. 04
    Phantasmal Flames
    Phantasmal Flames
    PFL · NOV 2025 · 130 cards
    Top chase
    $878
    →
  5. 05
    Mega Evolution Promo
    Mega Evolution Promo
    MEP · SEP 2025 · 52 cards
    Top chase
    $58
    →
  6. 06
    Mega Evolution
    Mega Evolution
    MEG · SEP 2025 · 188 cards
    Top chase
    $284
    →

How does the Mega Evolution era compare?

Compared to the Scarlet & Violet era it represents the next chapter of the Pokémon TCG, with a fresh chase-card meta and updated card frame design.

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Frequently asked about the Mega Evolution era

History, mechanics, top chases, and how this era fits in the wider Pokémon TCG timeline — answered with live data from Chase Season.

6 questions answered
Q.01

How many sets are in the Mega Evolution era?

The Mega Evolution era contains 6 expansions on Chase Season, with 911 tracked cards across the era.
Q.02

When did the Mega Evolution era start and end?

The Mega Evolution era runs from 2025 to 2026 and is the current live era of the Pokémon TCG.
Q.03

What is the most valuable card in the Mega Evolution era?

The top chase across the Mega Evolution era is Mega Gengar ex from Ascended Heroes at $1,410.11 on the open market.
Q.04

What did the Mega Evolution era introduce?

Mechanically, the Mega Evolution era introduced the Mega Hyper Rare variant.
Q.05

Which era came before Mega Evolution?

The Mega Evolution era is preceded by the Scarlet & Violet era.
Q.06

Is Mega Evolution the current era of the Pokémon TCG?

Yes — Mega Evolution is currently the live era of the Pokémon TCG and new expansions are still being released.
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