The 2026 Pokémon World Championships officially wrapped up after an action-packed weekend from August 28 to 30. It was a historic event for Team Japan, who pulled off the ultimate sweep by claiming championship titles across all four major competitive categories: the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon UNITE, and Pokémon GO.

During the closing ceremony, Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company—the global powerhouse behind the franchise—took the stage to drop some massive news regarding the future of the brand. For TCG collectors and players alike, the hype is absolutely real. Ishihara officially revealed Mega Lucario Z ex and Sigilyph ex, along with a brand-new rarity hitting the 2026 Mega Evolution ex series: the “MA” (Mega Attack Rare).

The reveals didn’t stop there. Teasing what comes after the Pokémon Card Game MEGA block, the mysterious “ex★” (ex Star) logo flashed on the screen alongside striking visuals of the Legendary Beasts: Suicune, Entei, and Raikou.

Here is a full breakdown of the biggest announcements to help you prepare for the future of the Pokémon TCG!

Mega Lucario Z ex & Sigilyph ex

The New “MA”

The “ex★” Series Revealed

via: NEW ex★ Series & Mega Lucario Z ex Reveal | PokémonXP and Pokémon Worlds 2026

Pokémon Returns to the Big Screen: First New Movie in 7 Years Announced

via: Pokémon: Wild Card | Official Teaser Trailer

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