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New Pokémon TCG Expansion: Mega Evolution Launching November 2025

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Summary

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The Pokémon Trading Card Game's expansion, Mega Evolution
Phantasmal Flames, releases on November 14, 2025.
The set features over 120 cards, emphasizing Fire and Darkness types, and introduces new Pokémon ex cards.
Pre-orders will begin shortly, offering options like Elite Trainer Boxes and booster packs.
Prerelease tournaments will start on November 1, 2025, at select retailers.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon franchise began in 1996 with the release of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, quickly becoming a global sensation. By 1999, the Pokémon Trading Card Game sold over 607,000 copies in Japan alone. The franchise's enduring popularity is evident in the upcoming Mega Evolution
Phantasmal Flames expansion, showcasing its significant impact on gaming culture and merchandise sales for decades.

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Story summary

The Pokémon Trading Card Game's expansion, Mega Evolution
Phantasmal Flames, releases on November 14, 2025.
The set features over 120 cards, emphasizing Fire and Darkness types, and introduces new Pokémon ex cards.
Pre-orders will begin shortly, offering options like Elite Trainer Boxes and booster packs.
Prerelease tournaments will start on November 1, 2025, at select retailers.

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