Singapore barely had time to celebrate its Pokémon Worlds 2027 hosting win before The Pokémon Company dropped another bombshell at the same closing ceremony: the main TCG is entering a brand new era. Announced on 30 August during the Pokémon World Championships 2026 close in San Francisco, the incoming ex★ (ex Star) series will succeed the current Mega Evolution block — and its debut set, Aura Seeker, lands in Japan on 27 November 2026 with one of the most talked-about cards in the game’s recent history at its centre.

From Mega to ex★ — What’s Changing in the TCG

The Mega Evolution block that kicked off in early 2025 with the Ascended Heroes set has been building toward this pivot. The ex★ series doesn’t bin Mega cards entirely — the Mega Evolution era will run its course through upcoming sets including Delta Reign (November, English) and the special crossover MEGA x MEGA Parade — but the ex★ branding signals the next design chapter.

The first Pokémon confirmed for the ex★ era are the Johto Legendary Beasts: Raikou, Suicune, and Entei. They appeared only as a teaser silhouette during the Worlds ceremony, with The Pokémon Company noting more details will follow. Separately, card reveals from Aura Seeker show two additional ex cards set for the bridging Mega era before ex★ launches properly.

Mega Lucario Z ex — A New Kind of Lucario

Headlining Aura Seeker is Mega Lucario Z ex (card number 057/078), the first Z-form Mega Evolution to appear in the physical TCG. It made its in-game debut in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC last year, and the card translates that power well:

• Type: Metal — Stage 1 (evolves from Riolu)
• HP: 330
• Ability — Aura Seeker: Once per turn while in the Active Spot, search your deck for a Supporter card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then shuffle your deck.
• Attack — Dancing Fist (120+): If the opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Pokémon ex, this attack does 120 extra damage.
• Mega Evolution ex rule: Opponent takes 3 Prize cards when Knocked Out.

The Supporter-search Ability is the real headline. Reliable Supporter access every turn while Mega Lucario Z ex sits active can create exceptionally consistent setups — and the 240 effective damage against ex Pokémon at two Energy has the competitive community already paying close attention ahead of the November release.

Sigilyph ex and the Aura Seeker Set

The second ex card confirmed for Aura Seeker is Sigilyph ex (031/078), and its Ability is a direct foil to Mega evolution decks: Mega Protector prevents all damage to Sigilyph ex from opponent’s Mega Evolution Pokémon ex attacks. Its Power Cyclone attack deals 140 and moves an Energy to a Benched Pokémon, enabling flexible retreats. In a format currently defined by big Mega attackers, Sigilyph ex could carve out a genuine niche as a tech pick.

The full set clocks in at 78 cards (set code M7 in Japan). Booster packs and box products have not yet been detailed for the international release.

Release Timeline: Japan in November, English in 2027

Aura Seeker hits Japanese shelves on 27 November 2026, the same date as reported by Wargamer and backed up by trademark filings earlier this year. The English-language edition is expected in January 2027, though an official confirmation date is still pending from The Pokémon Company International.

Before Aura Seeker arrives, the English calendar still has two stops: 30th Celebration (16 September, worldwide simultaneous launch) and Mega Evolution: Delta Reign (6 November, headlined by Mega Rayquaza ex). It is a packed final quarter for collectors.

What Singapore TCG Fans Should Know

Singapore has a thriving Pokémon TCG scene, with local League events, regional qualifiers, and dedicated import shops keeping the community well-supplied. For players here:

• Japanese import: Aura Seeker packs from Japan will reach SG import stores in late November or early December. Expect standard import pricing; exact SGD figures will vary by retailer.
• English release: Likely January 2027 via major game and hobby retailers. No Singapore-specific launch date has been confirmed.
• Competitive relevance: The ex★ era is expected to roll out properly in spring 2027, with early ex★ cards likely legal in the format from that point. The Asia-Pacific competitive season that leads to Pokémon Worlds 2027 in Singapore next August will play out largely under the current Mega era rules, so Aura Seeker cards — including Mega Lucario Z ex — should be legal for competitive play well before the home-soil championship arrives.

The Legendary Beasts teaser and the ex★ branding suggest The Pokémon Company has a full series arc planned. Watch the official Pokémon website and Nintendo Insider for the next wave of card reveals as the November release approaches.