The Pokémon Company used the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships to tease a new ex Star series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).
The brief announcement confirmed that a slate of cards carrying the new ex Star treatment is in development, and identified Suicune, Entei and Raikou as the first Pokémon set to receive ex Star cards.
The company also confirmed that Mega Lucario Z will debut as a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex card.
Announcement and trailer details
During the event’s closing sequence the organisation released a short reveal trailer announcing the ex Star series.
The footage did not display the finished card art or mechanics; instead, it served to confirm the series’ existence and the initial Pokémon involved.
In clear, journalistic terms: The Pokémon Company announced that a new ex Star card series is forthcoming for the Pokémon TCG and specified Suicune, Entei and Raikou as the initial ex Star Pokémon while also confirming Mega Lucario Z as an upcoming Mega Evolution ex card.
Context and significance
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has been a cornerstone of the franchise since its international launch in the late 1990s.
New card types and mechanics are routinely introduced through organized play events, product announcements and seasonal sets.
Reveals at the Pokémon World Championships are a regular way for The Pokémon Company to reach competitive players and collectors simultaneously, leveraging the event’s global audience.
What fans should know
The teaser confirmed identity but did not provide release dates, set names, or gameplay details for the ex Star cards.
Fans and retailers will likely await additional information through official Pokémon channels.
Historically, The Pokémon Company uses events, dedicated trailers, and digital updates to roll out full product information; many players also follow broader Nintendo coverage such as Nintendo Direct presentations for related video-game news, and check the Nintendo eShop for digital Pokémon content.
While the ex Star announcement was made at a live competitive event, detailed product windows and distribution plans have not yet been published by The Pokémon Company.
Next steps
Collectors and competitive players should monitor official Pokémon channels for full card previews, release dates and distribution details.
The 2026 World Championships reveal marks the first official confirmation of ex Star cards in the TCG lineup and places Suicune, Entei, Raikou and Mega Lucario Z at the forefront of that announcement.
The brief announcement confirmed that a slate of cards carrying the new ex Star treatment is in development, and identified Suicune, Entei and Raikou as the first Pokémon set to receive ex Star cards.
The company also confirmed that Mega Lucario Z will debut as a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex card.
Announcement and trailer details
During the event’s closing sequence the organisation released a short reveal trailer announcing the ex Star series.
The footage did not display the finished card art or mechanics; instead, it served to confirm the series’ existence and the initial Pokémon involved.
In clear, journalistic terms: The Pokémon Company announced that a new ex Star card series is forthcoming for the Pokémon TCG and specified Suicune, Entei and Raikou as the initial ex Star Pokémon while also confirming Mega Lucario Z as an upcoming Mega Evolution ex card.
Context and significance
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has been a cornerstone of the franchise since its international launch in the late 1990s.
New card types and mechanics are routinely introduced through organized play events, product announcements and seasonal sets.
Reveals at the Pokémon World Championships are a regular way for The Pokémon Company to reach competitive players and collectors simultaneously, leveraging the event’s global audience.
What fans should know
The teaser confirmed identity but did not provide release dates, set names, or gameplay details for the ex Star cards.
Fans and retailers will likely await additional information through official Pokémon channels.
Historically, The Pokémon Company uses events, dedicated trailers, and digital updates to roll out full product information; many players also follow broader Nintendo coverage such as Nintendo Direct presentations for related video-game news, and check the Nintendo eShop for digital Pokémon content.
While the ex Star announcement was made at a live competitive event, detailed product windows and distribution plans have not yet been published by The Pokémon Company.
Next steps
Collectors and competitive players should monitor official Pokémon channels for full card previews, release dates and distribution details.
The 2026 World Championships reveal marks the first official confirmation of ex Star cards in the TCG lineup and places Suicune, Entei, Raikou and Mega Lucario Z at the forefront of that announcement.
