🔥 Mega Evolutions return to the Pokémon TCG: a closer look at Inferno X, Ninja Spinner, Storm Emeralda, MEGA Dream ex & Abyss Eye
The world of the Pokémon TCG is entering a new era marked by the grand return of Mega Evolutions ! Five new series names have been revealed or registered in recent weeks by The Pokémon Company: Inferno X , Ninja Spinner , Storm Emeralda , MEGA Dream ex and Abyss Eye .
These expansions mark the launch of a wave of brand-new sets for late 2025 and early 2026. They promise spectacular cards, highly anticipated returns (Mega Charizard, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Greninja…), and unprecedented visibility for both fans and collectors. Here's everything we know, and what we can already anticipate in terms of releases. Good news: all these series will be available for purchase on our website HikaruDistribution.com , available for pre-order or upon release.
🔥 Inferno X – The Fiery Return of Mega Charizard X
📅 Confirmed release date: September 26, 2025
🔥 Featured game announced: Mega Charizard X ex
📍Official Japanese name: インフェルノX
The Inferno X series will officially mark the return of Mega Evolutions to the Pokémon TCG with Mega Charizard X ex. This will be the first card of its kind since 2016! The set is expected to be one of the most popular of the year and could initiate a new competitive block or sub-theme.
🥷 Ninja Spinner – A mysterious set for Mega Greninja?
📅 Estimated release date: October 2025
📄 Official filing date: June 2025
🎴 Supposed star: Mega Greninja ex
The Ninja Spinner series seems to have come straight from the Kalos universe. Its name immediately evokes Greninja , and speculation about a Mega Greninja EX card is already raging on Reddit and TCG forums. The release would take place right after Legends ZA , in October 2025.
🌪️ Storm Emeralda – Breath of Rayquaza?
📄 Filing date: June 23, 2025
📅 Estimated release date: November/December 2025
📍Japanese name: ストームエメラルダ
The Storm Emeralda series seems to reference the Emerald universe (Pokémon Emerald Version), suggesting the triumphant return of Mega Rayquaza ex . Everything indicates that this could be a major expansion, similar to previous sets like Evolving Skies or Roaring Skies .
✨ MEGA Dream ex – A High Class Pack focused on Mega
📄 Filing date: June 26, 2025
📅 Release date: November 28, 2025
📦 Probable format: High Class Pack (like Shiny Treasure ex)
The name MEGA Dream ex contains all the hallmarks of successful Japanese series: dreams, foil, and spectacle. This set could mark the massive return of Mega Evolutions as premium ex cards in an ultra-popular collector's format. Expect foil cards, brand-new AR/SAR artwork, and sought-after reprints.
👁️ Abyss Eye – A mysterious series with an abyssal theme
📄 Filing date: June 26, 2025
📅 Estimated release date: January 2026
🌊 Supposed theme: ocean, darkness, Mega Gengar?
The Abyss Eye series has intrigued the community. Its name evokes a dark, deep universe, potentially linked to Pokémon like Mega Gengar , Mega Absol , or even Dragalge . Some are also mentioning a new Lost Zone mechanic . A perfect set to kick off 2026 with a more mysterious and competitive tone.
📌 In summary: the schedule of upcoming Mega series
| Series | Estimated exit | Mega star |
|---|---|---|
| Inferno X | September 26, 2025 | Mega Charizard X ex |
| Ninja Spinner | October 2025 | Mega Greninja ex (supposed) |
| Storm Emeralda | November/December 25 | Mega Rayquaza ex |
| MEGA Dream ex | December 2025 | Multi-Mega ex premium |
| Abyss Eye | January 2026 | Mega Gengar / darkness? |
