Ascended Heroes
Mega Evolution · ASC · 2026
Pokémon TCG expansion

Ascended Heroes card list

295 cards in the Mega Evolution Series, led by Pikachu ex at $1,004.42.

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■ Chase Rankings

Which cards lead the chase in Ascended Heroes?

  1. 01Pikachu exSpecial Illustration Rare · #276$1,004.42
  2. 02Mega Gengar exSpecial Illustration Rare · #284$919.46
  3. 03Mega Dragonite exSpecial Illustration Rare · #290$609.51
Ascended Heroes chase cards
■ About this set

What is Ascended Heroes?

Ascended Heroes is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2026 under set code ASC, part of the Mega Evolution Series. Chase Season lists 295 cards across 9 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

■ Key facts
Release date
January 30, 2026
Set code
ASC
Series
Mega Evolution
Total cards
295
Chase tiers
64 cards · 4 tiers
Reverse holos
38
Rarity breakdown
Common
84
Uncommon
69
Double Rare
39
Illustration Rare
33
Rare
25
Special Illustration Rare
22
Ultra Rare
14
Mega Attack Rare
7
Mega Hyper Rare
2
■ Full set

Complete Ascended Heroes card list

Ascended Heroes contains 295 cards, including 217 main-set cards and 78 secret rares. Every printing is linked in the server-rendered checklist below; the image browser stays fast by loading in pages of 30.

Showing 30 of 295
Common84 cards
Uncommon69 cards
Double Rare39 cards
Illustration Rare33 cards
Rare25 cards
Special Illustration Rare22 cards
Ultra Rare14 cards
Mega Attack Rare7 cards
Mega Hyper Rare2 cards
■ Series context

How does Ascended Heroes fit in the Mega Evolution Series?

Ascended Heroes sits in the Mega Evolution Series, released in 2026. It follows Phantasmal Flames (2025) and precedes Perfect Order (2026). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

Pitch Black
Pitch Black
2026 · 120 cards
Top: $199
Chaos Rising
Chaos Rising
2026 · 122 cards
Top: $182
Perfect Order
Perfect Order
2026 · 124 cards
Top: $123
Phantasmal Flames
Phantasmal Flames
2025 · 130 cards
Top: $697
■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Ascended Heroes

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

11 questions answered
Q.01

How many cards are in Ascended Heroes?

Chase Season lists 295 cards in Ascended Heroes. Every card is linked in the complete checklist below.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Ascended Heroes?

The top chase in Ascended Heroes is Pikachu ex (Special Illustration Rare), currently priced at $1,004.42 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

What are the top chase cards in Ascended Heroes?

The top chases in Ascended Heroes are led by Pikachu ex 276/217 at $1,004.42, then Mega Gengar ex 284/217 and Mega Dragonite ex 290/217. See the <a href="#top-10">leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.
Q.04

When was Ascended Heroes released?

Ascended Heroes was released on January 30, 2026 as part of the Mega Evolution Series. It carries the set code ASC.
Q.05

How is the Chase Index calculated for Ascended Heroes?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Ascended Heroes, cards with more active chases appear first.
Q.06

Is Ascended Heroes rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Ascended Heroes have moved -3.3% over the past 7 days and -14.3% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.07

What rarities are in Ascended Heroes?

Ascended Heroes spans 9 distinct rarity tiers across 295 tracked cards. The most common are 84 Common, 69 Uncommon, 39 Double Rare. The chase tiers include 22 Special Illustration Rares, 33 Illustration Rares, 2 Mega Hyper Rares, 7 Mega Attack Rares.
Q.08

Which Pokémon are featured in Ascended Heroes?

The headline cards in Ascended Heroes feature Pikachu ex, Mega Gengar ex, Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Charizard Y ex, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex, Lillie's Clefairy ex, alongside other species across the set's 9 rarity tiers. These top the Chase Index ranking inside Ascended Heroes based on current market value.
Q.09

What card variants are available in Ascended Heroes?

Beyond the base print, Ascended Heroes includes 64 chase-tier cards across 4 premium rarities (22 Special Illustration Rares, 33 Illustration Rares, 2 Mega Hyper Rares, 7 Mega Attack Rares), plus 38 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.
Q.10

How does Ascended Heroes compare to Phantasmal Flames?

Ascended Heroes (2026) is an expansion in the Mega Evolution Series that followed Phantasmal Flames (2025). It tracks 295 cards versus 130 in Phantasmal Flames, with a top chase of $1,004.42 against $697.19 in its predecessor.
Q.11

Are Ascended Heroes booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Ascended Heroes depends on pull rates and current market prices, neither of which Chase Season predicts. As reference: the set contains 64 chase-tier pulls across 4 premium rarities, led by Pikachu ex at $1,004.42. The average tracked card across Ascended Heroes is worth $18.55.