The Pokémon Trading Card Game has continued a steady drip feed of reveals for its first set of 2026. Now, the TCG has revealed a new Mega ex Special Illustration Rare for its upcoming Ascended Heroes expansion, which releases early next year. And while fans have been a bit mixed about how well it'll do in competitive play, the artwork alone should make it one of the bigger chase cards in the set.
As revealed over on the official Pokémon site, there's a new Mega Hawlucha ex card on the way. The Special Illustration Rare by Akira Egawa shows Mega Hawlucha diving from a skyscraper and heading straight at the viewer. The artwork and color scheme looks amazing, and given its rarity, the card is likely to become highly sought after.
Mega Hawlucha was a key part of Pokémon Legends: Z-A's marketing campaign, so it's not too surprising that it's a highlight of the upcoming Ascended Heroes set too. The official description of the cards states:
Mega Hawlucha ex boasts 250 HP, which may seem meager compared to some of its Mega Evolution counterparts, but its Tenacious Body Ability gives it a fighting chance—if you’re lucky enough to flip...
