The Highest-Priced Cards In Pokemon TCG's Ascended Heroes

"Almost everything about Pokémon's latest set, Ascended Heroes, has been strange. The so-called "special" set officially released on January 30, but due to some undisclosed distribution issues only the triple-pack sticker collection made it to shelves. The next wave of products should go on sale on February 20, including the all-important Elite Trainer Box, and this might perhaps cause the current resale values of the cards to calm down. Because right now, they're out of control."

"It is the most peculiar of sets. It's the largest collection ever, with a record-breaking 217 regular cards (including ex), and then a whopping 77 ultra-rares and higher. This is then made even more bonkers by the fact that every single regular card comes in multiple reverse-holos, with a matching energy-type reverse holo each, and then one of four different Poké Ball variants, as well as Team Rocket reverses for their cards!"

"Good luck actually buying them, though. The same issues that have plagued the hobby since November 2024 continue, and at this point it can only be assumed that TPCi is deliberately ensuring they continue by constantly ramping up the number of special rarity cards designed around fervent player nostalgia. Not only does Mega Evolutions: Ascended Heroes feature the continued reintroduction of Mega Pokémon, but it also sees the return of what are now being called "Mega Attack rares," the cards with"

Ascended Heroes released January 30 as a 'special' Pokémon TCG set but only the triple-pack sticker collection reached shelves due to undisclosed distribution issues. The next product wave, including Elite Trainer Boxes, is scheduled for February 20, affecting resale pressure. The set is record-sized with 217 regular cards and 77 ultra-rare-or-higher cards, and every regular card has multiple reverse-holos plus energy-type reverse holos, four Poké Ball variants, and Team Rocket reverse variants. Early unboxed Elite Trainer Boxes and collectors boxes have appeared despite limited retail availability. The set reintroduces Mega Pokémon and 'Mega Attack rares,' while ongoing scarcity has driven inflated pre-order and resale prices.

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