Summary
The Pokemon Company officially announced that Mega Evolutions will be returning to thePokemon Trading Card Gamein a future expansion, re-adding the classicPokemon X and Ymechanic. The massively popular trading card game adaptation of the monster-catching franchise has introduced plenty of gimmicks throughout the year, changing up how the game plays with powerful new cards. TheScarlet and Violetera re-added ex Pokemon to the game as its main mechanic, whilethe “Tera” mechanic allows Pokemonto prevent damage to themselves while on the bench. Now, a fan-favorite older mechanic is coming back.
Mega Evolutions have been one of the most popular gimmicks introduced to thePokemonfranchise since their debut inPokemon X and Y. The mechanic was re-used throughout the rest of the main-series games on 3DS, offering a way for fans to further power up their favorite Pokemon. ThePokemon TCGwould follow suit soon after the games' release, introducing Mega Pokemon to the TCG as an upgrade to fan-favorite Pokemon like Charizard and Gardevoir. A new announcement has now revealed that Mega Pokemon are coming back to the TCG.
During Thursday’s “Pokemon Presents” livestream, The Pokemon Company officially revealed that thePokemon TCGwill be welcoming Mega Evolutions back to the game. The developer revealed two of the first Mega Evolution cards coming to the game as part of the presentation, with Mega Lucario ex andMega Gardevoir ex joining the game. The sizzle reel also confirmed that players stand to gain a significant amount from knocking out a Mega Evolution ex card, able to take three Prize cards. The Pokemon Company did not reveal which set will feature the re-introduction of Mega Pokemon, though the studio did confirm that Mega Pokemon will be added at some point during 2025.
Pokemon TCG Re-Adding Mega Evolutions Later This Year
The return of Mega Evolutions will come as the mechanic has not been featured in the game for nearly a decade. The mechanic was featured exclusively as part of the game’sX and Yera, with Mega Pokemon cards being phased out in theSun and Moonera in favor of GX Pokemon.Mega Pokemon have also been confirmedto be making a comeback to the video games, with the mechanic set to feature in the upcomingPokemon Legends Z-Areleasing later this year.
ThePokemon TCGannouncement was just one part of a plethora of reveals packed into thePokemonlivestream. The Pokemon Company would revealPokemon Championsas a brand-new battle-focused gamecoming to Switch and mobile devices, allowing players to carry over their Pokemon fromPokemon HomeandPokemon GO. The livestream also featured a major segment onPokemon Legends Z-A, giving fans a first look at its overhauled battle gameplay and some of the featured characters.Pokemonfans look to have an exciting 2025 ahead, with the newest main-series game and a major update to the TCG on the way.
