Prepare for a Mega-Evolution: Your Guide to the Upcoming English Pokémon TCG Sets!

Prepare for a Mega-Evolution: Your Guide to the Upcoming English Pokémon TCG Sets!

Pokémon TCG collectors and players, get ready! The second half of 2025 is shaping up to be an absolutely massive time for the English TCG, with a lineup of sets that are sure to excite both new and veteran fans. We're not just getting new cards, we're getting a whole new era of mechanics and a return to some fan-favorite features.
Here's a breakdown of what's coming to a card shop near you:

The Dual Release: Black Bolt and White Flare

Following the May release of Destined Rivals, we're getting a dual-set release in July: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare. The details on these sets are still emerging, but the dual nature of the release hints at a focus on opposing forces or perhaps a thematic split that will give collectors twice the fun. Be on the lookout for new cards and strategies from these two sets, which are sure to shake up the competitive scene.

A Colossal Comeback: The Mega Evolution Series
But the biggest news by far is the return of Mega Evolutions! The TCG is celebrating the release of the upcoming video game Pokémon Legends: Z-A by bringing back the powerful Mega Evolution mechanic. This is a monumental shift for the TCG, and it's kicking off with the Mega Evolution expansion, slated for a September 26, 2025 release.
This first set in the new "Mega Evolution era" is expected to feature some of the most iconic Mega Evolutions. Early reports suggest that the Japanese sets that will form the basis of this English expansion, Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia, will include powerful cards like Mega Gardevoir ex and Mega Lucario ex. The anticipation for this set is sky-high, and it's a perfect opportunity for players to revisit a beloved mechanic and for collectors to chase some truly stunning new art.

What's After That? Phantasmal Flames

Looking ahead, we've already got a sneak peek at the second set in the Mega Evolution era: Phantasmal Flames. Scheduled for a November 2025 release, this set is said to feature fan-favorite Mega Evolutions like Mega Gengar ex and Mega Diancie ex. The title, Phantasmal Flames, hints at a focus on both Ghost-type and Fire-type Pokémon, which is a fantastic theme for these two powerful Mega Evolutions.
With a packed release schedule and the return of a legendary mechanic, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for the Pokémon TCG. Get your binders ready, because you won't want to miss out on these incredible new sets!