Trainers and collectors — gear up! The legendary wings spread wide, the Mega stone glows bright, and the next high-class frontier of the Pokémon TCG is about to take flight. Introducing MEGA Dream ex, a Japanese premium set that doesn’t just revisit the Mega-Evolution era — it reinvigorates it. Here’s your full breakdown of everything to know: what’s inside, when it arrives, why it matters, and how to dive in.
📍 What’s the Set All About?
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The official name: ハイクラスパック MEGAドリームex (“High Class Pack: MEGA Dream ex”).
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Release date in Japan: 28 November 2025.
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This set is the first major Japanese subset in the “Mega Series” of the TCG.
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Expected set size: ~193 cards (plus secret/ultra rares) for the main listing.
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Booster pack structure: each pack contains 10 cards (instead of the usual 5 for many Japanese releases) and each box contains 10 packs.
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Guaranteed hit: At least one Pokémon ex or Mega Evolution Pokémon ex per pack.
🧠 Theme & Key Features
What sets MEGA Dream ex apart?
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It’s heavily themed around Mega Evolutions (the classic mega-forms from the games) and acts as a celebration of that mechanic’s return to the Pokémon universe. For instance, the much-anticipated Mega Dragonite ex is confirmed to debut in this set.
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Reprint core: The set features many reprints of strong Pokémon ex, Tera Pokémon ex and previous Mega Evolution Pokémon ex from 2024-2025 releases. New card rarities & foil patterns:
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Introduction of the “MA” (Mega Attack Rare) rarity: Full-art Mega Pokémon ex cards featuring the major attack name displayed boldly across the art.
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A “Mirror Holofoil” Energy treatment and “Mega Stone Mirror” (or similar) foil patterns have been cited — making this set visually special.
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Booster box & packaging: As a high-class pack, this set is designed for premium collecting — high pull potential, signature design, and the Mega iconography front and centre.
🎯 Why This Set Matters
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Nostalgia + innovation: Mega Evolutions were a major part of the Pokémon games (especially the X/Y era), and bringing them front and centre again taps into long-time fans’ excitement while giving new collectors bold new cards to chase.
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Collectibility: With new rarities (MA), full-art designs, enhanced foils and the first Mega Dragonite ex, this set has big “collector special” vibes.
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Set timing & strategy: Coming at the end of 2025 as a “year-end” premium release in Japan, MEGA Dream ex caps off the Mega Series line in a marquee way.
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Potential for the global audience: While this is a Japanese release, global fans of the TCG watch these high-class packs closely — they often hint at mechanics, art styles and rarities that will appear (or be mirrored) in international editions.
🗓 Key Dates & Release Info
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Japan 🇯🇵: 28 November 2025 for MEGA Dream ex.
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Pre-orders and import market: Likely to show up globally via collectors and specialty shops — expect premium pricing given the import nature.
📦 What to Expect in Your Box
While exact content may still be subject to change, here's a snapshot of what you’ll be opening and hunting:
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Packs of 10 cards each — so more cards per pack compared to many standard Japanese boosters.
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One guaranteed high-tier card per pack (Pokémon ex or Mega Evolution Pokémon ex) — making each pack hold meaningful value.
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A mix of:
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New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex (headlined by Mega Dragonite ex)
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Reprints of strong Pokémon ex / Mega ex cards
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Trainer/Supporter/Item cards (likely reprints)
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Foil treatments and special collectible rarities (MA’s, Mirror Holofoils)
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MEGA Dream ex promises a dazzling return to the mega era of Pokémon TCG — with full-art rarities, reprints of major power-cards, and an all-around premium experience. Whether you’re a longtime mega-fan, a serious TCG collector, or someone simply drawn to striking card design and rarity, this set has reason to excite.
Mark 28 November 2025 on your calendar. Whether you’re hunting that Mega Gengar ex, chasing an MA rarity, or simply admiring the glossy pull, MEGA Dream ex is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about TCG releases of the year.
Available here at Card Fiends!