Mega Dream ex is a Japanese product: the High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” (M2a), released in Japan on November 28, 2025. If you search for Mega Dream ex English, the English-language set to compare it with is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, released January 30, 2026 and led by Mega Dragonite ex. We sell the Japanese edition, not the English product.
- The Japanese product is the High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex”, set code M2a, released November 28, 2025 in Japan.
- The English-language set to compare it with is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, released January 30, 2026.
- Japanese M2a is a 10-card pack at 550 yen (tax included) with a card list of 193 cards; the English set lists over 290 cards.
- Mega Dragonite ex is named on both the Japanese M2a page and the English Ascended Heroes page.
- We sell Japanese-edition PSA 10 graded M2a cards, such as the PSA10 MEGA Dragonite ex MA 232/193, which we have in stock.
Updated November 11, 2026
| Key fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name (English) | High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” (Japanese edition) |
| Product name (Japanese) | ハイクラスパック「MEGAドリームex」 |
| Set code | M2a (regulation M2a) |
| Japanese release date | November 28, 2025 (official Japanese product page) |
| What is inside | 10 cards per pack, randomly packed; the card list shows 193 cards numbered 001 to 193 |
| Price on the official page | 550 yen, tax included, per pack |
| English-language set to compare | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, released January 30, 2026 (official English page) |
What Is Mega Dream ex in English?
Mega Dream ex is the English rendering of the Japanese High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” (M2a), and the English-language set you can set beside it is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes. Pokémon.com describes Ascended Heroes as part of the Mega Evolution Series and led by Mega Dragonite ex. The Japanese official page lists Mega Dragonite ex among the new Mega Evolution ex cards of M2a. That shared name is the point of contact this guide uses. The official pages do not say that one product is a translation or reprint of the other, so the comparison below sticks to what each page states on its own.
The Japanese official site calls M2a a Pokémon Card Game MEGA High Class Pack. The English release carries the title Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, and its sample cards in the news post are labelled ME2PT5 EN.
One sentence to keep in mind: we sell the Japanese edition, not the English product. Everything in this guide about Ascended Heroes comes from Pokémon.com, and everything about M2a comes from the Japanese official Pokémon Card Game site. You will not find a price for the English set here.
If you want the box-level view, our Ascended Heroes ex Boxes vs Japanese MEGA Dream ex (M2a) Box article compares the sealed products. This article stays at the set level: dates, contents, card count and language.
When Did Each Version Come Out?
The Japanese M2a came out first, on November 28, 2025, and the English Ascended Heroes set arrived on January 30, 2026. Both dates come from the official pages: the Japanese date is listed as 2025年11月28日（金）, a Friday, on the Pokémon Card Game site, and Pokémon.com lists January 30, 2026 for the English set.
Pokémon.com published its announcement of the English set in a news post dated November 20, 2025, eight days before the Japanese release. That post names Mega Dragonite ex and shows sample cards numbered 22, 25, 51 and 284.
The English line built a product schedule around its launch date. Pokémon.com lists these related products:
- Tech Sticker Collection on January 30, 2026
- Erika and Larry Collections, Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box and Mini Tin on February 20, 2026
- Premium Poster Collection and First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection on March 20, 2026
- Booster Bundle and the Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex and Mega Feraligatr ex Boxes on April 24, 2026
The Japanese official product page we use describes M2a as a High Class Pack with a single release date. It gives no box or case card count, so this guide does not state one either.
| Item | Japanese M2a | English Ascended Heroes |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 28, 2025 | January 30, 2026 |
| Announcement source | Official Japanese product page | Pokémon.com news post, November 20, 2025 |
| Related products listed | Not covered in our sources | Collections, ETBs, tin, bundle and boxes from February 20 to April 24, 2026 |
What Is Inside the Japanese High Class Pack?
A Japanese M2a pack holds 10 cards, costs 550 yen including tax, and is randomly packed. Those facts are on the official product page, which also states that cards are inserted at random. The card list shows 193 cards numbered 001 to 193, and some cards carry numbers above 193, such as Mega Gengar ex at 230/193.
The page highlights a rarity lineup built around three labels:
- MA (メガアタックレア, Mega Attack Rare): a new rarity for this set
- AR (Art Rare)
- SAR (Special Art Rare)
The set also has mirror-style cards, described as having energy-symbol or Poké Ball patterns. The table below groups the cards the official page names.
| Group on the official page | Cards named |
|---|---|
| New Mega Evolution ex | Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Eelektross ex, Mega Froslass ex |
| MA cards | Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex, Mega Gardevoir ex |
| Supporting cards | N’s Zekrom, Verbena and Helena, N’s Vanilluxe, N’s Vanillish, N’s Vanillite, Team Rocket’s Mandibuzz, Team Rocket’s Dugtrio |
| Reprint and mirror cards | Budew, Team Rocket’s Murkrow |
The structure is the useful part to remember: new Mega ex cards, a new MA rarity tier, AR and SAR art cards, and mirror variants, all in a 10-card pack.
What Does the English Ascended Heroes Set Contain?
The English set contains over 290 cards, including over 30 Trainer cards, and more than 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. Pokémon.com also states that it is Standard legal and led by Mega Dragonite ex. Those are the contents figures the official English pages give.
The English range is wider than a single pack. It includes Elite Trainer Boxes, a Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, a Mini Tin, a Booster Bundle, collections and three Mega ex boxes. The Japanese M2a, by contrast, is presented on its official page as one High Class Pack. For a closer look at how English bundles and boxes line up with the Japanese box, see our comparison of the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle and the Japanese M2a box, and the ETB and Pokémon Center ETB comparison.
How Do the Two Sets Compare Side by Side?
The two sets name Mega Dragonite ex but differ in release date, stated card count, language and product range. The table below uses only figures from the official pages.
| Feature | Mega Dream ex (Japanese, M2a) | Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (English) |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | High Class Pack | Expansion in the Mega Evolution Series with boxes, ETBs, tin, bundle and collections |
| Card language | Japanese | English |
| Release date | November 28, 2025 | January 30, 2026 |
| Cards per pack | 10, randomly packed | Not stated on the cited pages |
| Card count | 193 numbered 001 to 193, plus numbers above 193 | Over 290 cards |
| Trainer cards | Supporting cards named on the product page; no total given | Over 30 Trainer cards |
| Special illustrations | AR and SAR art cards, MA cards, mirror cards | More than 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations |
| Mega Dragonite ex | Named among the new Mega Evolution ex cards | Named as the lead card |
| Official price | 550 yen per pack, tax included | Not covered here |
This guide claims no card-by-card match between the two sets beyond the shared Mega Dragonite ex name. The sources give the Japanese count of 193 and the English count of over 290 as separate figures, and that is how they are reported here.
Which Cards Appear in the Japanese Mega Dream ex Set?
The Japanese set includes Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Gengar ex, an item card called Electric Ball (the Japanese でんきだま), plus AR cards and MA cards. Three official card pages show what individual M2a cards look like in data terms.
| Card | Number | Details from the official card page |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Dragonite ex | 126 / 193 | Stage 2, HP 370; special rule: when a Mega Evolution ex is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards; illustrator aky CG Works |
| Electric Ball (Pokémon Tool) | 163 / 193 | Item type: Pokémon Tool; illustrator Studio Bora Inc. |
| Mega Gengar ex | 230 / 193 | Number above the 193 main count; same rule giving the opponent 3 Prize cards when a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex is Knocked Out |
The Japanese regular Mega Dragonite ex is numbered 126/193, and our PSA 10 graded copies are the MA version, 232/193. If you want everything we have on that card, read our Mega Dragonite ex Mega Dream complete guide.
Mega Gengar ex appears with at least two numbers: 230/193 as the ex card on the official page, and 240/193 for the SAR version we list. Our Mega Gengar ex guide covers both.
How Do Card Numbers Work in Japanese M2a?
An M2a card number can be higher than the 193 shown after the slash. The official card list covers 001 to 193, and the card pages show that some cards go beyond it: Mega Gengar ex is 230/193 on the official page, and the cards in our listings include 032/193 (Psyduck), 195/193 (Dustox AR), 202/193 (Misdreavus AR), 232/193 (MEGA Dragonite ex MA) and 240/193 (MEGA Gengar ex SAR).
So a number such as 240/193 is not a misprint. It sits above the main numbered list. Match the number and rarity on a product page against the card you want, since the same Pokémon can appear more than once in the set: Mega Dragonite ex is 126/193 as the regular card and 232/193 as the MA card.
The regulation page of the Pokémon Card Game site lists M2a under expansion packs as the High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” and links to its product page, while M-P promo cards sit in a separate “Other” group. When you check a card in the official database, the regulation entry M2a is the one to look for.
How Does Card Language Change What You Get?
The main difference is the language of the card: M2a is the Japanese edition, and Ascended Heroes is the English-language set. The official Japanese card pages show this directly. Mega Dragonite ex is listed with an Ability named スカイキャリー and an attack named リューノグライド, with an HP of 370 and the Mega Evolution ex rule written in Japanese.
Mega Gengar ex shows the same pattern: the Ability is かげかくし and the attack is ヴォイドゲイル, with the Prize-card rule in Japanese. These are the names you will see on the Japanese cards, and they are why we cite the Japanese database for Japanese cards.
For collectors, a Japanese card and an English card are different editions with their own release dates: November 28, 2025 for M2a and January 30, 2026 for Ascended Heroes. This guide does not compare numbering card by card, because the sources do not.
The Psyduck cards show how mirror cards appear in our listings: the same number, 032/193, exists as a plain listing and as an Energy Mark Mirror listing. For a card-level comparison with the English set, see Psyduck Ascended Heroes vs Japanese MEGA Dream ex AR.
Which Japanese M2a Cards Do We Have?
We list PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded Japanese cards from the High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex”, and the listings linked below are in stock. Each is the Japanese edition, not the English one.
| Card | Number | Rarity or type in the listing | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA10 MEGA Dragonite ex MA | 232/193 | MA | In stock |
| PSA10 MEGA Gengar ex SAR | 240/193 | SAR | In stock |
| PSA10 Psyduck | 032/193 | No rarity listed | In stock |
| PSA10 Psyduck Energy Mark Mirror | 032/193 | Energy Mark Mirror | In stock |
| PSA10 Misdreavus AR | 202/193 | AR | In stock |
| PSA10 Dustox AR | 195/193 | AR | In stock |
Some of these cards have more than one listing. One listing each for Misdreavus AR (psa10-42684) and Dustox AR (psa10-41917) is currently sold out; the listings linked above are the ones in stock. Each product page states that the PSA case may have minor scratches or marks on its surface, and that stock levels can change, so an order may take a little longer to ship.
If you came to this page because of Mega Dragonite ex, the PSA10 MEGA Dragonite ex MA is the Japanese card in our listings that matches that name.
How Do You Buy the Japanese Edition from Outside Japan?
You order from our product pages and we ship by FedEx with a tracking number. Standard shipping is FedEx International Connect Plus, with an estimated transit time of usually 3-7 business days after dispatch. Expedited shipping is FedEx International Priority, usually 2-5 business days. Both are estimates only, and shipping cost is calculated at checkout from your delivery address.
Most orders are processed and shipped within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment has cleared. That is also an estimate, and business days exclude weekends and Japanese national holidays. There is no minimum order amount or quantity. FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so use a physical address.
Payments are made in Japanese yen. We accept Wise bank transfer, PayPal, and credit or debit cards through PayPal (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB, depending on what PayPal offers you). Wise carries no payment processing fee, while the 5% payment processing fee applies to PayPal and card payments. Your bank or PayPal sets the exchange rate on your statement.
PSA graded cards may also be sold through other channels, so a PSA item shown online can be sold before our team locks the allocation for your order. Once payment has cleared, we secure the matching PSA card, even if more sourcing is needed, and dispatch may take longer in that case. Customs and import handling after FedEx takes the parcel are controlled by the carrier and destination authorities.
If you want the sealed pack route rather than graded singles, our Mega Dream ex Booster Box Buying Guide explains the box, and the pre-order and release date guide covers the Japanese timing.
Should You Choose the English or the Japanese Version?
Choose the English Ascended Heroes set if you want English-language cards and the English product range, and choose the Japanese Mega Dream ex (M2a) if you want the Japanese cards, which is what we sell. The decision rests on language and product format.
| If you want… | Pick | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| English-language cards | Ascended Heroes (English) | It is the English-language set; we do not sell it |
| Japanese-language cards and the MA rarity | Mega Dream ex (M2a) | MA is listed as a new rarity on the Japanese product page |
| A graded Mega Dragonite ex | Japanese PSA 10 MEGA Dragonite ex MA | In stock in our listings (Japanese edition) |
| A graded SAR Gengar | Japanese PSA 10 MEGA Gengar ex SAR | In stock in our listings (Japanese edition) |
| Boxes, ETBs, tins or bundles | English product range | Pokémon.com lists those formats for Ascended Heroes; M2a is presented as a High Class Pack |
If you collect by Pokémon rather than by language, the Japanese cards are a direct way to own a Mega Dream ex card with a certified grade. If you are choosing between rarities within the Japanese set, our guide to MA vs SAR vs AR in Mega Dream ex sets out how they differ.
More Mega Dream ex guides
These articles cover the Japanese Mega Dream ex (M2a) set from other angles.
- Mega Dream ex Revealed Cards: Latest Confirmed List
- MEGA x MEGA Parade vs MEGA Dream ex: Japanese High Class Pack Comparison
- Mega Dream ex Chase Cards: Ascended Heroes and the Japanese M2a Prints
- Pikachu ex Mega Dream: Complete Guide to Electric Ball and the M2a Set
- Surfer SAR 249/193 MEGA Dream ex Card Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mega Dream ex in English?
Mega Dream ex is the High Class Pack “MEGA Dream ex” (M2a), a Japanese product released November 28, 2025. The English-language set to compare it with is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, released January 30, 2026, which shares Mega Dragonite ex as a named card.
Do you sell the English Ascended Heroes set?
No. Our shop sells the Japanese edition, including PSA 10 graded cards from M2a, and does not sell the English product.
Was Ascended Heroes released before or after Japanese Mega Dream ex?
After. Japan released M2a on November 28, 2025, and the English Ascended Heroes set followed on January 30, 2026.
How many cards are in Japanese Mega Dream ex?
The card list shows 193 cards numbered 001 to 193, and some cards carry numbers above 193, such as Mega Gengar ex at 230/193. A pack holds 10 randomly packed cards and costs 550 yen including tax.
How many cards are in the English Ascended Heroes set?
Pokémon.com lists over 290 cards, including over 30 Trainer cards and more than 30 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations.
Which card do the two sets have in common?
Mega Dragonite ex is named on both official pages. It leads the English Ascended Heroes set and is a new Mega Evolution ex in the Japanese M2a list; we have the Japanese MEGA Dragonite ex MA 232/193 in PSA 10.
What is the MA rarity in Mega Dream ex?
MA stands for メガアタックレア (Mega Attack Rare), and the official Japanese page lists it as a new rarity. The page names Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex as MA cards.
How long does shipping take for Japanese cards?
Most orders ship within 5 business days after payment clears, then FedEx transit is usually 3-7 business days on standard or 2-5 on expedited. These are estimates only.
Picked for this article
📩 Get member-only sale alerts & coupons
Sale alerts, coupons and restock notices by email — straight from Tokyo.
