Pokemon TCG Sets with Mega Evolutions
Mega Evolution cards have been featured across multiple Pokemon Trading Card Game sets. Browse by set to discover which Mega Evolutions were released in each expansion and plan your collection strategy.
XY Base Set
Released: February 5, 2014
The XY Base Set marked the debut of Mega Evolution cards in the Pokemon TCG, introducing the mechanic and featuring the iconic Kanto starter Mega Evolutions.
Featured Mega Evolutions
- 🔥 Mega Charizard X
- 🔥 Mega Charizard Y
- 🍃 Mega Venusaur
- 💧 Mega Blastoise
- ⚔️ Mega Lucario
- ⚡ Mega Kangaskhan
Phantom Forces
Released: November 5, 2014
Phantom Forces expanded the Mega Evolution roster with powerful Psychic and Ghost type Mega Evolutions, including the legendary Mewtwo forms.
Featured Mega Evolutions
- 🔮 Mega Mewtwo X
- 🔮 Mega Mewtwo Y
- 👻 Mega Gengar
- 🦅 Mega Pidgeot
- 🐢 Mega Slowbro
- 🐝 Mega Beedrill
Primal Clash
Released: February 4, 2015
Primal Clash introduced more diverse Mega Evolution types, featuring elegant Psychic and Fairy type Megas alongside powerful Dragon types.
Featured Mega Evolutions
- ✨ Mega Gardevoir
- 🔮 Mega Alakazam
- ⚙️ Mega Aggron
- 🌊 Mega Gyarados
- ⚔️ Mega Manectric
- 🎀 Mega Lopunny
Roaring Skies
Released: May 6, 2015
Roaring Skies soared high with Dragon-type Mega Evolutions, headlined by the legendary Mega Rayquaza and other powerful dragon Pokemon.
Featured Mega Evolutions
- 🐉 Mega Rayquaza
- 🐉 Mega Salamence
- 🐉 Mega Latios
- 🐉 Mega Latias
- 🌤️ Mega Altaria
- ⚔️ Mega Gallade
Ancient Origins
Released: August 12, 2015
Ancient Origins brought ancient power with more Mega Evolutions, including the versatile Mega Sceptile and powerful Steel types.
Featured Mega Evolutions
- 🍃 Mega Sceptile
- ⚙️ Mega Metagross
- ⚔️ Mega Heracross
- 💎 Mega Diancie
- 🪨 Mega Aerodactyl
- 🎵 Mega Audino
XY Series (Various Sets)
Released: Throughout XY Era
Additional Mega Evolution cards appeared in various XY series sets, promos, and special releases, completing the Mega Evolution card roster.
Featured Mega Evolutions
- 🔥 Mega Blaziken
- 💧 Mega Swampert
- 🪨 Mega Tyranitar
- ⚙️ Mega Scizor
- 🪨 Mega Steelix
- ❄️ Mega Abomasnow
Collecting by Set
Organizing your Mega Evolution collection by set is a popular strategy among collectors. Each set offers unique artwork, different printing quality, and varying rarity distributions.
Collecting Tips:
- Start with XY Base Set for iconic Megas
- Phantom Forces offers competitive playable cards
- Roaring Skies features sought-after Dragon types
- Complete sets increase overall value
Set Information:
- Each set has unique set symbols
- Card numbers help identify completeness
- First editions are more valuable
- Reverse holos add variety