{"id":8992,"date":"2026-08-31T18:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-tcg-ex-star-series-aura-seeker-november\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:24:13","slug":"pokemon-tcg-ex-star-series-aura-seeker-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-tcg-ex-star-series-aura-seeker-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon TCG ex\u2605 Announced \u2014 Aura Seeker Arrives November 27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore barely had time to celebrate its <a href=\"\/blog\/singapore-to-host-pokemon-world-championships-2027-wild-card-movie-also-revealed\/\">Pok\u00e9mon Worlds 2027 hosting win<\/a> before The Pok\u00e9mon Company dropped another bombshell at the same closing ceremony: the main TCG is entering a brand new era. Announced on 30 August during the Pok\u00e9mon World Championships 2026 close in San Francisco, the incoming <strong>ex\u2605 (ex Star) series<\/strong> will succeed the current Mega Evolution block \u2014 and its debut set, <strong>Aura Seeker<\/strong>, lands in Japan on <strong>27 November 2026<\/strong> with one of the most talked-about cards in the game\u2019s recent history at its centre.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/64MPGFQvpkw\" title=\"NEW ex\u2605 Series &amp; Mega Lucario Z ex Reveal | Pok\u00e9monXP and Pok\u00e9mon Worlds 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>NEW ex\u2605 Series &amp; Mega Lucario Z ex Reveal | Pok\u00e9mon Worlds 2026 \u2014 via Pok\u00e9mon Asia ENG on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>From Mega to ex\u2605 \u2014 What\u2019s Changing in the TCG<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mega-lucario-z-ex-worlds-reveal.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mega Lucario Z ex card revealed at Pok\u00e9mon World Championships 2026 closing ceremony\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Mega Evolution block that kicked off in early 2025 with the <em>Ascended Heroes<\/em> set has been building toward this pivot. The ex\u2605 series doesn\u2019t bin Mega cards entirely \u2014 the Mega Evolution era will run its course through upcoming sets including <em>Delta Reign<\/em> (November, English) and the special crossover <em>MEGA x MEGA Parade<\/em> \u2014 but the ex\u2605 branding signals the next design chapter.<\/p>\n<p>The first Pok\u00e9mon confirmed for the ex\u2605 era are the Johto Legendary Beasts: <strong>Raikou, Suicune, and Entei<\/strong>. They appeared only as a teaser silhouette during the Worlds ceremony, with The Pok\u00e9mon Company noting more details will follow. Separately, <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">card reveals<\/a> from <em>Aura Seeker<\/em> show two additional ex cards set for the bridging Mega era before ex\u2605 launches properly.<\/p>\n<h2>Mega Lucario Z ex \u2014 A New Kind of Lucario<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mega-lucario-z-ex-card.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mega Lucario Z ex card \u2014 330 HP, Aura Seeker Ability, Dancing Fist attack\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Headlining <em>Aura Seeker<\/em> is <strong>Mega Lucario Z ex<\/strong> (card number 057\/078), the first Z-form Mega Evolution to appear in the physical TCG. It made its in-game debut in the <em>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A \u2013 Mega Dimension<\/em> DLC last year, and the card translates that power well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Metal \u2014 Stage 1 (evolves from Riolu)<\/li>\n<li><strong>HP:<\/strong> 330<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ability \u2014 Aura Seeker:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attack \u2014 Dancing Fist (120+):<\/strong> If the opponent\u2019s Active Pok\u00e9mon is a Pok\u00e9mon ex, this attack does 120 extra damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mega Evolution ex rule:<\/strong> Opponent takes 3 Prize cards when Knocked Out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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 \u2014 and the 240 effective damage against ex Pok\u00e9mon at two Energy has the competitive community already paying close attention ahead of the November release.<\/p>\n<h2>Sigilyph ex and the Aura Seeker Set<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sigilyph-ex-aura-seeker-japanese.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sigilyph ex card from Aura Seeker set (Japanese) \u2014 031\/078 M7\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of The Pok\u00e9mon Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The second ex card confirmed for <em>Aura Seeker<\/em> is <strong>Sigilyph ex<\/strong> (031\/078), and its Ability is a direct foil to Mega evolution decks: <em>Mega Protector<\/em> prevents all damage to Sigilyph ex from opponent\u2019s Mega Evolution Pok\u00e9mon ex attacks. Its <em>Power Cyclone<\/em> attack deals 140 and moves an Energy to a Benched Pok\u00e9mon, enabling flexible retreats. In a format currently defined by big Mega attackers, Sigilyph ex could carve out a genuine niche as a tech pick.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Release Timeline: Japan in November, English in 2027<\/h2>\n<p><em>Aura Seeker<\/em> hits Japanese shelves on <strong>27 November 2026<\/strong>, the same date as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wargamer.com\/pokemon-trading-card-game\/aura-seeker-release-date-japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported by Wargamer<\/a> and backed up by trademark filings earlier this year. The English-language edition is expected in <strong>January 2027<\/strong>, though an official confirmation date is still pending from The Pok\u00e9mon Company International.<\/p>\n<p>Before <em>Aura Seeker<\/em> arrives, the English calendar still has two stops: <em>30th Celebration<\/em> (16 September, worldwide simultaneous launch) and <em>Mega Evolution: Delta Reign<\/em> (6 November, headlined by Mega Rayquaza ex). It is a packed final quarter for collectors.<\/p>\n<h2>What Singapore TCG Fans Should Know<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore has a thriving Pok\u00e9mon TCG scene, with local League events, regional qualifiers, and dedicated import shops keeping the community well-supplied. For players here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Japanese import:<\/strong> <em>Aura Seeker<\/em> 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>English release:<\/strong> Likely January 2027 via major game and hobby retailers. No Singapore-specific launch date has been confirmed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitive relevance:<\/strong> The ex\u2605 era is expected to roll out properly in spring 2027, with early ex\u2605 cards likely legal in the format from that point. The Asia-Pacific competitive season that leads to <a href=\"\/blog\/singapore-to-host-pokemon-world-championships-2027-wild-card-movie-also-revealed\/\">Pok\u00e9mon Worlds 2027 in Singapore<\/a> next August will play out largely under the current Mega era rules, so <em>Aura Seeker<\/em> cards \u2014 including Mega Lucario Z ex \u2014 should be legal for competitive play well before the home-soil championship arrives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Legendary Beasts teaser and the ex\u2605 branding suggest The Pok\u00e9mon Company has a full series arc planned. Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Pok\u00e9mon website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo-insider.com\/new-pokemon-tcg-ex-star-series-teased\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nintendo Insider<\/a> for the next wave of card reveals as the November release approaches.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Pokemon\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s next era \u2014 ex\u2605 \u2014 was revealed at Worlds 2026 in San Francisco. Aura Seeker lands 27 November in Japan, headlined by Mega Lucario Z ex and its game-changing Aura Seeker Ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":8988,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[1432,281,1118,1117,330],"class_list":["post-8992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-aura-seeker","tag-mega-evolution","tag-pokemon-2","tag-pokemon-tcg-2","tag-trading-card-game"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pokemon-tcg-aura-seeker-mega-lucario-z.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-2l2","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4063,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/pokemon-tcg-storm-emeralda-mega-rayquaza-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":8992,"position":0},"title":"Mega Rayquaza Returns to the Pok\u00e9mon TCG \u2014 Storm Emeralda Drops 31 July in Japan","date":"June 24, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Mega Rayquaza ex headlines Storm Emeralda, the new Pok\u00e9mon TCG MEGA expansion out in Japan on 31 July 2026. 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