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New Pokémon Card Set Introduces 120+ Cards, Features Lumiose City

4/10/2026

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Summary

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The Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Mega Evolution—Perfect Order will introduce over 120 new cards.
Artwork comes from established and debuting artists.
Notable illustrations include Aurorus and Clefairy, capturing Pokémon in their environments.
Lumiose City is highlighted, with Prism Tower featured on the cards.
The set includes Barbaracle and Honedge to appeal to collectors.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) debuted in Japan in October 1996, inspired by the success of Magic: The Gathering. By 1999, it launched in the U.S. under Wizards of the Coast, quickly selling 400,000 packs in six weeks. As of 2021, over 34 billion cards have been sold globally, highlighting its significant impact on gaming culture and the collectible card market.

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Story summary

The Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Mega Evolution—Perfect Order will introduce over 120 new cards.
Artwork comes from established and debuting artists.
Notable illustrations include Aurorus and Clefairy, capturing Pokémon in their environments.
Lumiose City is highlighted, with Prism Tower featured on the cards.
The set includes Barbaracle and Honedge to appeal to collectors.

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