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Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution expansion rollout

Overview

Late July 2026 saw a coordinated wave of new Pokémon Trading Card Game content across physical and digital platforms. Following the 22 July launch of the worldwide physical set “Pitch Black” (115 cards, featuring Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex), the mobile title Pokémon TCG Pocket released the “Ruler of the Skies” expansion. This digital release introduced Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Metagross ex, and Mega Gallade ex, alongside 2D QR-code deck-sharing and rarity-based opening conditions.

The Japanese market received the 76-card physical expansion “Storm Emerald” on 24 July, adding Mega Rayquaza ex and Mega Golurk ex. The mobile side followed with the “Herrscher der Lüfte” expansion on 30 July, also featuring Mega Rayquaza ex and new trainer and energy cards. On that same day, “Ruler of the Skies” officially debuted its “secret missions” system, where players collect specific groups of cards—such as the “Legends of the Hoenn Region” mission—to earn magic hourglasses and store coupons.

Expanding on this momentum, The Pokémon Company International announced the “Mega Evolution – Delta Reign” expansion, scheduled for a worldwide physical release on 6 November 2026 and digital access on 5 November. This set marks the return of Mega Rayquaza ex to the game for the first time since the XY—Ancient Origins expansion. The expansion will also feature Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex, and Mega Golisopod ex.

A key strategic addition is the introduction of “Legendary Stadiums,” a mechanic where two Stadium cards are played together to form a single, large-scale illustration; booster packs will contain both halves required to complete these cards. Prerelease tournaments are expected to begin on 24 October 2026.

Entities

The Pokémon Company International · Pokémon TCG · Ruler of the Skies · Mega Rayquaza ex · Kyogre

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Pokémon TCG announces Delta Reign expansion featuring Mega Rayquaza ex

    The Pokémon TCG will release its Delta Reign expansion on November 6, 2026, featuring the return of Mega Rayquaza ex and new Legendary Stadium mechanic.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pokémon TCG Pocket 'Ruler of the Skies' Expansion Adds Secret Missions and New Card Collections

    The July 30 2026 ‘Ruler of the Skies’ expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket adds Mega‑Rayquaza ex and seven secret missions that reward magic hourglasses and store coupons.

  3. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Pokémon TCG rolls out Storm Emerald and Herrscher der Lüfte expansions featuring Mega Rayquaza

    Pokémon TCG announced Japan’s Storm Emerald set (24 July 2026) and the Herrscher der Lüfte mobile expansion (30 July), both highlighting Mega Rayquaza.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Pokémon TCG unveils Pitch Black set and Ruler of the Skies mobile expansion

    Pokémon TCG adds the physical Pitch Black set with Mega Darkrai ex and launches the Ruler of the Skies mobile expansion featuring Mega Rayquaza ex on 29 July 2026.

Sources

br.ign.com · cardlines.com · centropkmn.com · climbingtraining.com · criticalhits.com.br · esports.as.com · gamerfocus.co · games.ch · gameswelt.at · geeksandgamers.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · igizmo.it · ilfattonisseno.it · it-boltwise.de · lecodellitorale.it · mobifun.fr · netthings.pt · nintendo-town.fr · nintendowire.com · noisypixel.net · pockettactics.com · pt.ign.com · quotidianodifoggia.it · s.inside-games.jp · westmidlands.coop

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history