Heroes Ascend
A 295-card Mega Evolution era set released in 2026, bringing back the Mega Evolution mechanic with modern card design, featuring cards like Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Charizard Y ex, Steven's Metagross ex.
me02.5 Difficulty
2/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Mega Charizard Y ex
See market
Rarity Tier
Overview
Ascended Heroes is a 295-card set from the Mega Evolution series, released on January 30, 2026. The Mega Evolution era revives the beloved Mega mechanic alongside modern Pokemon ex cards, combining nostalgia with current card design standards.
Best for
- People opening modern and needing a sane singles plan after the hits
- people attempting a wide Ascended Heroes master set who will split base numbers from high-number / special rows
- anyone specifically hunting Mega Charizard Y ex / Mega Charizard and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you still sort only by “holo / non-holo” from older eras
- you want a weekend master set — Ascended Heroes is 295 cards; budget the chase tier alone
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Ascended Heroes by FOMO-buying release-week hits without reading the exact rarity line. Mega Charizard Y ex / Mega Charizard still does most of the economic work inside a 295-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SV ex / IR / SAR” are not a SKU: match set code me02.5 (2026) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with recent sales after the set cools — week-one prices lie often. Then inspect Mega Charizard Y ex / Mega Charizard under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Ascended Heroes checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The top chase cards from Ascended Heroes include Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Charizard Y ex, Steven's Metagross ex. Full art, secret rare, and alternate art variants carry the highest premiums. Other collectible cards include Fezandipiti ex, Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex, N's Zoroark ex. Condition matters — near-mint copies command significantly higher prices than played cards.
Cards from Ascended Heroes
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28 of 295 
Erika's Oddish
Erika's Gloom
Erika's Vileplume ex
Erika's Bellsprout
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Regice ex
Iono's Tadbulb
Banette
Riolu
Scraggy
N's Zekrom
Hop's Cramorant
Poké Pad
Dustox
Medicham
Team Rocket's Transceiver
Mega Gengar ex
Mega Scrafty ex
N's Zoroark ex
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex
Fezandipiti ex
Steven's Metagross ex
Mega Dragonite ex
Canari
Iris's Fighting Spirit
Surfer
Mega Charizard Y ex
Mega Dragonite ex
Tips to finish the set
At 295 cards, Ascended Heroes is a large set that requires patience to complete. Buy singles for the rarest cards rather than chasing them through sealed product. Start with the common and uncommon base, then work through the holo rares. Secret rares and full arts are best purchased individually.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Ascended Heroes cards by set code me02.5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Mega Charizard Y ex and Mega Charizard as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
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Modern Ascended Heroes cards come in many variants — regular, holo, full art, special art rare, and secret rare. The Pokex scanner distinguishes between these variants instantly and pulls current market values. Track your collection progress and identify which chase cards you still need.
Common questions
01 How many cards are in Ascended Heroes?
Ascended Heroes has 217 officially numbered cards, with 78 additional secret rares bringing the total to 295.
02 When was Ascended Heroes released?
Ascended Heroes was released on January 30, 2026 as part of the Mega Evolution series.
03 What are the best cards in Ascended Heroes?
Some of the most notable cards in Ascended Heroes include Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Charizard Y ex, Steven's Metagross ex. The highest-value cards are typically the full art, secret rare, and alternate art variants.
04 Is Ascended Heroes worth collecting?
Ascended Heroes features 295 cards with Special Art Rares and other premium variants that hold collector value. Modern Scarlet & Violet sets are still in print and accessible at retail, making it a good time to collect.
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