Pokemon reveals Mega Lucario Z ex and a new ex star series at Worlds
Pokemon used the 2026 Pokemon World Championships closing ceremony to reveal Mega Lucario Z ex, new Mega attack rare cards and a new Pokemon TCG ex star series, turning the post-Worlds calendar into a chase watch for collectors who follow Mega Evolution cards.
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Pokemon used the 2026 Pokemon World Championships closing ceremony to reveal Mega Lucario Z ex, new Mega attack rare cards and a new Pokemon TCG ex star series, turning the post-Worlds calendar into a chase watch for collectors who follow Mega Evolution cards.
The Pokemon Company press release on Monday said Mega Lucario Z ex marks the debut of Z Mega Evolution Pokemon in the trading card game. The same announcement said Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Greninja ex and Mega Zygarde ex are also coming soon as Mega attack rare cards.
The reveal matters because it is not just one Lucario preview. Pokemon also teased Raikou, Entei and Suicune for the newly revealed ex star series, while its TCG account pushed the news to collectors with a Mega Lucario Z post that drew thousands of likes within the first day.
Lucario gets the first Z Mega Evolution card spotlight
Mega Lucario Z ex is the clean headline from the Worlds reveal. Pokemon's official recap says the card is making its Pokemon TCG debut as a powerful Mega Evolution Pokemon ex, with the video showing early looks at Mega Lucario Z ex and Sigilyph ex.
That wording is important for collectors. Pokemon calls the shown cards under development, so the reveal confirms the character direction and card lane, not final text, pull rates, set configuration or English product timing.
For buyers, the practical move is to separate the reveal from a preorder. Mega Lucario Z ex is now a card to track, but Pokemon has not turned this announcement into a finished retail product page with box contents, pack counts or release details.
Mega attack rares widen the chase beyond one Pokemon
Pokemon's press release says more Mega attack rare cards are coming soon to the Pokemon TCG, including Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Greninja ex and Mega Zygarde ex. The recap repeats that list as sneak peeks from the closing-ceremony video.
That gives the reveal more collector reach than a single Lucario card. Rayquaza already has a strong Rip Report trail because Worlds also created a PXP-stamped Rayquaza promo lane, while Darkrai, Greninja and Zygarde give different fan bases a reason to watch the next product cycle.
The caveat is just as useful. A card name in a reveal video is not the same as a checklist. Break buyers should wait for the exact set name, final card list, rarity treatment and product format before assuming where these cards will appear.
ex star puts the Johto legends back in play
The other TCG hook is Pokemon's new ex star series. The press release says Raikou, Entei and Suicune are coming soon to the Pokemon TCG in the newly revealed series, with more details still to come.
That is the part of the announcement that can pull in collectors who are not chasing Lucario. The legendary beast trio has a different nostalgia lane than Mega Evolution starters, and Pokemon showed enough to make the series name worth tracking without giving the full mechanics yet.
For now, the safest read is a watch-list item. If ex star becomes a named product block, a special rarity treatment or a series-spanning chase, the next useful source will be Pokemon's own TCG product page, checklist gallery or set article. Social posts can show demand, but the product page decides what is actually in packs.
What collectors should check next
Collectors should watch for four things before spending around the reveal: the final set name, the official product page, the checklist or card gallery, and any posted pack or rarity information. Until those exist, the reveal is a signal to track, not a reason to treat a specific sealed product as confirmed.
The same rule applies to breaks. If a breaker advertises a future Mega Lucario Z or ex star chase before Pokemon posts the final checklist, ask what product is being opened, which cards are actually eligible, how spots are assigned and what ships.
Pokemon also used the same closing-ceremony news cycle to announce dual-type Pokemon for Pokemon TCG Pocket beginning in October 2026. That is a separate digital-card lane, not proof of what will be in the physical TCG packs.
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FAQ
What did Pokemon reveal for the TCG at the 2026 World Championships?+
Pokemon revealed Mega Lucario Z ex, previews for more Mega attack rare cards and a new ex star series during the 2026 Pokemon World Championships closing ceremony.
Which Mega attack rare cards did Pokemon name?+
Pokemon named Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Greninja ex and Mega Zygarde ex as Mega attack rare cards coming soon to the Pokemon TCG.
What is the Pokemon TCG ex star series?+
Pokemon has only teased the ex star series so far. Its press release says Raikou, Entei and Suicune are coming soon to the Pokemon TCG in the newly revealed series, with more details to be shared later.
Are the Mega Lucario Z ex cards final?+
No. Pokemon's recap says the cards shown are under development and may differ from final products, so collectors should wait for official product pages and checklists before treating card details as final.