Mega Rising (B1) is a digital expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket that introduced Mega Evolution Pokémon ex to the mobile game. It launched on October 30, 2025 in UTC (October 29 at 11:00 p.m. PDT). The broad checklist contains 331 listed entries: 226 numbered cards and 105 additional secret or variant entries. The three original booster choices are Mega Blaziken, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Altaria.
This is an in-game release for the iOS and Android versions of Pokémon TCG Pocket, not evidence of a physical paper trading-card product. Use the card numbers and pack labels below to plan which digital packs to open, then verify artwork, variants, and pack-level availability in the complete Serebii Mega Rising checklist.
What is the Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion?
Mega Rising is expansion B1 of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Its defining feature is the debut of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in the app. The launch announcement highlighted Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria, which also give the expansion its three booster-pack names.
The release belongs to the mobile game rather than the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game. The official game announcement describes Pokémon TCG Pocket as available on iOS and Android, and the Mega Rising material describes digital packs and in-game cards. Do not use the B1 checklist as a shopping list for paper booster boxes, binders, or other physical products.
How many cards are in Mega Rising?
The most useful answer depends on what you count. Serebii’s 2025 checklist records 226 cards in the numbered sequence and 105 additional secret entries, for 331 listed entries overall. The 331 figure is therefore a broad checklist total, not a 331-card base set.
| What is counted | Quantity | How to interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| Numbered sequence | 226 | The main run of Pokémon and Trainer cards, numbered through 226/226 |
| Secret or additional entries | 105 | Alternate, special, or otherwise secret checklist entries listed after the numbered run |
| Broad checklist total | 331 | 226 numbered cards plus 105 additional entries; not 331 base-number cards |
For a complete name-by-name list, use the Serebii Mega Rising checklist. It is the source that supplies the individual card names, set numbers, and variant entries; the totals above should be read as checklist accounting rather than a statement that every entry is a distinct numbered slot.
Which booster packs are available in Mega Rising?
Mega Rising keeps the original three-pack structure. The pack names are Mega Blaziken, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Altaria. Each label points to a different pool of cards, so the right choice depends on the cards you are trying to collect rather than on a universal ranking of the packs.
| Pack name | Featured Mega Evolution | Best use of the label |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Blaziken | Mega Blaziken | Start here when your target list centers on the Blaziken-themed pool |
| Mega Gyarados | Mega Gyarados | Use the pack listing to narrow searches for Gyarados-related cards |
| Mega Altaria | Mega Altaria | Choose it when Altaria-related entries or that pack’s exclusive cards are priorities |
The checklist provides the detailed contents assigned to each booster. Because the available card pool can change with in-game events, check the pack’s current detail screen and the checklist together before spending digital resources. A pack’s featured Pokémon is a useful starting point, but it is not a guarantee that every other card you want appears there.
Which notable cards and set numbers should collectors know?
Mega Rising’s numbered run mixes Pokémon and Trainer cards. Several headline cards make it easier to orient yourself in the checklist, while the final numbered slots show that the set is not Pokémon-only.
Mega Gyarados ex — 52/226
Mega Gyarados ex is listed at 52/226 in the numbered sequence. The card is one of the expansion’s named feature cards and is associated with the Mega Gyarados booster identity.
Mega Altaria ex — 102/226
Mega Altaria ex appears at 102/226. Its number places it in the central portion of the numbered run, while the Mega Altaria name identifies the corresponding featured pack.
Mega Absol ex — 151/226
Mega Absol ex is numbered 151/226. It demonstrates that the set’s headline Mega Evolution cards extend beyond the three Pokémon used for the booster names.
Mega Blaziken ex
Mega Blaziken ex is included in the numbered list and is one of the expansion’s launch highlights. The supplied checklist summary does not state a number for this card, so use the live checklist rather than guessing a slot.
Copycat and Lisia — 225/226 and 226/226
The final two numbered entries are Trainer cards: Copycat at 225/226 and Lisia at 226/226. Their placement is a reminder to inspect the entire 226-card sequence instead of stopping after the featured Pokémon.
What are the secret cards and variants?
The 105 additional entries are listed outside the 226-card numbered sequence. They cover secret, alternate, or variant entries shown by the checklist, so a collector chasing a complete Mega Rising catalogue must track both the base number and the extra entry.
In practice, record variants separately from the ordinary numbered card even when the Pokémon or Trainer name is similar. Compare the artwork, rarity treatment, and checklist designation shown in the game or reference page. Counting only cards from 1/226 through 226/226 will undercount a collection that includes the additional entries.
When did Mega Rising launch?
The official Pokémon announcement scheduled Mega Rising for October 29, 2025 at 11:00 p.m. PDT. In UTC, that moment is October 30, 2025, which is why checklists may display October 30 as the release date. The difference is a time-zone conversion, not two separate launches.
- Pacific Daylight Time: October 29, 2025, 11:00 p.m.
- UTC: October 30, 2025.
If your app showed the expansion on a different local calendar date, use your region’s conversion and the in-game availability notice. The original announcement’s time is the reference point for the release.
How do I use the Mega Rising card list to plan openings?
Build your target list first, then match it to the pack that can supply those entries. The following process avoids confusing the 226-card base sequence with the 105 additional entries.
- Write down the exact target. Record the Pokémon or Trainer name, whether you need the regular numbered card or a secret variant, and any known set number such as 52/226, 102/226, or 151/226.
- Check the complete checklist. Open the Mega Rising checklist and search the name. Note every matching entry, including alternate artwork or secret designations.
- Identify the assigned pack. Use the checklist’s pack information and the current in-game pack detail screen to see whether the target is associated with Mega Blaziken, Mega Gyarados, or Mega Altaria.
- Separate base cards from variants. Keep two counts in your collection notes: progress through 1/226–226/226 and progress through the additional secret entries.
- Recheck before opening. Pack contents and event availability are digital and can be updated. Confirm the current card pool immediately before using hourglasses, tickets, or other in-game resources.
This approach is more reliable than choosing a booster solely because its name matches a favorite Pokémon. It also prevents a visually similar alternate entry from being mistaken for the numbered card you still need.
Can I still get Mega Rising cards through a later reprint?
There is a time-limited reprint context in 2026. An official Pokémon TCG Pocket Japan notice published September 24, 2026, scheduled Deluxe Pack: Mega from September 30, 2026 at 10:00 through October 29, 2026 at 9:59 Japan time.
The notice says this special in-game pack reprints many cards from past expansions spanning Mega Rising through Ruler of the Skies, including all four-diamond cards from those expansions. It also says some cards receive new illustrations or a mirror-style holographic treatment. “Many” does not mean every Mega Rising entry is included, so do not treat Deluxe Pack: Mega as a complete replacement for the B1 checklist.
The schedule is Japan time and ends on October 29, 2026. As of October 8, 2026, that window was still open, but availability after the stated closing time is not established by the notice. Deluxe Pack: Mega is an in-game digital pack, not proof that physical Mega Rising boosters exist.
What should collectors watch for when reading the list?
- Do not call 331 the numbered set size. The numbered sequence stops at 226/226; the other 105 entries are additional checklist entries.
- Do not merge the three pack names. Mega Blaziken, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Altaria are separate booster labels with their own card pools.
- Do not assume a featured Pokémon is the only headline card. Mega Absol ex is also in the numbered sequence, and Trainer cards occupy the final two numbered positions.
- Do not treat a reprint as a guaranteed pull. The Deluxe Pack: Mega notice describes scope at the group level and does not promise a specific card for an individual opening.
- Do not transfer paper-TCG assumptions to the app. Mega Rising’s documented release is digital, with availability governed by the mobile game and its event schedule.
Is Mega Rising worth collecting?
For a digital collector, Mega Rising is significant because it marks the game’s first Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards and offers three themed pack routes. The value of opening a particular pack is personal: compare the cards you need, the variants you are pursuing, and the resources available in your account.
There is no evidence here for a universal competitive ranking, pull-rate comparison, or deck-power verdict. Use the numbered checklist for completion goals and the pack-specific listings for acquisition decisions, then make gameplay choices from the current in-app card text and rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see every Mega Rising card and variant?
Serebii’s Mega Rising checklist is the detailed reference for names, numbers, and additional entries: https://www.serebii.net/tcgpocket/megarising/. The in-game card browser is useful for checking the artwork and rarity presentation on your account.
Does Deluxe Pack: Mega include every Mega Rising card?
No complete-set guarantee is stated. The September 2026 notice says it reprints many cards from Mega Rising and other expansions, with all four-diamond cards from those expansions included, but it does not say that every B1 entry appears.
Why do some dates show October 29 while others show October 30, 2025?
The launch was scheduled for 11:00 p.m. PDT on October 29. That same instant falls on October 30 when expressed in UTC, so both dates can describe the same release moment.
Are the secret entries separate cards or just artwork variants?
The checklist treats them as additional entries beyond the 226 numbered cards. Their exact relationship varies by entry, so check the designation and artwork rather than assuming every secret listing is a completely different Pokémon.