Ethan Crossfield 
Pokemon TCG fans have a new card type to watch, but not yet a release date to mark on the calendar. A PokemonXP trailer introduced ex Star cards and previewed several other cards, including Mega Lucario Z and Sigilyph ex. The announcement makes the upcoming reveals worth following, while the missing set information means players should wait for official details before planning purchases or deck changes.
What changed in the Pokemon TCG
The Pokemon Trading Card Game has officially teased ex Star cards, a new card type planned for a future set. The reveal arrived during PokemonXP, the convention held alongside the Pokemon World Championships and known for announcements across the wider Pokemon franchise.
The trailer also highlighted multiple Mega Attack Rare cards connected to Pokemon featured in recent releases. Mega Greninja ex from Chaos Rising and Mega Zygarde ex from Perfect Order were among the cards shown. A brief sequence featuring Entei, Raikou, and Suicune led into the ex Star reveal, suggesting that the teaser was designed to build interest around several upcoming parts of the TCG rather than provide a complete product announcement.
Which cards and players are affected
The ex Star announcement was only one part of the trailer. Mega Lucario Z was another major highlight, with its Aura Seeker Ability allowing its player to search the deck for Supporter cards every turn. The footage also showed Sigilyph ex, whose effect prevents damage to itself from all Mega Pokemon.
These previews matter most to collectors and competitive players who track new mechanics before a set arrives. However, the source material does not confirm whether either card will be connected to the first ex Star release. Previous leaks have linked Mega Lucario Z to the Japanese Aura Seeker set expected in November, but that information remains unconfirmed, and ex Star cards have not been confirmed for that set.
What comes next for the card game
Pokemon has not announced the release date for ex Star cards or identified the first set that will contain them. That leaves the card type as an early tease rather than a product players can prepare for immediately.
There are already several confirmed milestones ahead. The 30th Celebration set is scheduled to debut in September and will introduce Futuristic Rare cards. Another core set, Delta Reign, is set to launch in November and will feature Mega Rayquaza ex. The company has not officially announced any 2027 sets.
The TCG's 2026 schedule has also included Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order, Chaos Rising, and Pitch Black, giving players a substantial stream of new releases while they wait for more information about ex Star cards.
What players should know
- Ex Star cards are officially teased for a future Pokemon TCG set.
- No release date or first set has been confirmed for the new card type.
- Mega Greninja ex and Mega Zygarde ex appeared among the Mega Attack Rare previews.
- Mega Lucario Z and Sigilyph ex were also shown in the trailer.
- The 30th Celebration set is planned for September, while Delta Reign is scheduled for November.
Expert View
The reveal is significant because it establishes another card type without prematurely defining how players will obtain or use it. For now, collectors have a new category to track, while competitive players have no confirmed set list or release timing to evaluate. The sensible approach is to follow official Pokemon TCG announcements and avoid treating leaks or trailer appearances as proof that a specific card will launch with ex Star cards.
