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Pokémon TCG Launches Mega Evolution—Top Cards Revealed

3/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Pokémon Trading Card Game's Mega Evolution—Perfect Order features over 120 cards, including four Mega Evolution ex.
It coincides with the annual rotation removing all G regulation cards.
The expansion is smaller than Ascended Heroes, with 88 base cards.
The most expensive cards are Mega Zygarde ex at $189 and Meowth ex at $19, and top decks such as Gardevoir ex and Gholdengo ex are expected to adapt.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has evolved significantly since its launch in 1996, with expansions like the 2016 release featuring over 120 new cards, including Mega Evolution ex. This expansion reflects a trend in trading card games where new sets replace older ones to keep gameplay fresh, influencing market values, such as the Mega Zygarde ex card reaching $189, and shaping player strategies.

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Story summary

The Pokémon Trading Card Game's Mega Evolution—Perfect Order features over 120 cards, including four Mega Evolution ex.
It coincides with the annual rotation removing all G regulation cards.
The expansion is smaller than Ascended Heroes, with 88 base cards.
The most expensive cards are Mega Zygarde ex at $189 and Meowth ex at $19, and top decks such as Gardevoir ex and Gholdengo ex are expected to adapt.

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