Rumour: 'MEGA Expansion Pack Vol. 3' Set and 'MEGA Special Card Set Mega Gallade ex' Coming in January 2026

2026 stuff!

Before reading:

It's important to note that the following information is not yet confirmed and is subject to change. We have yet to see any sell sheets ourselves to verify and confirm the details. Take this information with a pinch of salt.

Mega Dream ex

We've received some first details on what it seems, the first set of 2026 for Japan slated for release in the end of January 2026, named MEGA Expansion Pack Vol. 3 (tentative).

This set is called:

MEGA Expansion Pack Vol. 3

(ポケモンカードゲーム MEGA 拡張パック 第三弾(仮))

This set would launch on January 23, 2026, with each booster box containing 30 packs. As the name already mentions, this is a placeholder name.

• The set size is unknown for now.
• 1 Booster box includes 30 packs.
• Booster box price is unknown.

Speculation:

Placeholder name likely due to avoid spoilers off the upcoming videogame title Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

MEGA Special Card Set Mega Gallade ex

We've received some first details on what it seems, a special product alongside MEGA Expansion Pack Vol. 3 for Japan slated for release in the end of January 2026, named MEGA Special Card Set Mega Gallade ex.

This product is called:

MEGA Special Card Set Mega Gallade ex

ポケモンカードゲーム MEGA スペシャルカードセット メガエルレイドex

This product would launch on January 23, 2026.

Speculation: 

Possibly a similar product to earlier Special Card sets like the VSTAR Special Set from 2022 and etc.