The Pokémon Company International has launched Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames, the newest expansion for the longstanding Pokémon Trading Card Game. This expansion continues the Mega Evolution Series, introducing more powerful Pokémon. The Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion features a lineup of formidable Fire-type and Darkness-type Pokémon, such as Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Heracross ex, Mega Sharpedo ex, and Mega Gengar ex, which all possess higher HP and attack strength compared to their standard ex versions. These new Pokémon will add further excitement and strategic depth to the trading card game. In addition to introducing thrilling evolved Pokémon for Trainers, the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion also showcases an evolution in the art style, presenting ultra-rare cards that depict the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in dynamic detail, with some cards also illustrating their original forms as silhouettes. Players can seek out and collect these new cards by buying booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and various collections from retailers. Furthermore, gamers can now experience Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames through the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live app, available on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. Those who log in with the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Battle Pass will receive a new deck featuring Mega Charizard X ex, with an additional deck featuring Mega Sharpedo ex becoming available after further gameplay.
Following the launch of the new series in September [check out our review of the first issue here], IDW Publishing's Star Trek: The Last Starship will release its second issue next week, and you can enjoy an early look with the official preview provided below…
In the aftermath of the catastrophic event known as the Burn, the vision of a united Federation teeters on the edge of extinction. The only force preventing the Galaxy from descending into chaos is Captain Sato and the crew of the Borg-enhanced Omega — a vessel powered by transwarp technology yet filled with skepticism.
No one aboard has faith in the Borg… and Captain Sato has even less trust for their enigmatic new passenger, who claims to be James T. Kirk. This supposed Kirk warns of a grim future, but Sato refuses to be swayed by either fear or prophecy.
When an urgent, cryptic, and unexpected distress call from the Klingon Empire disrupts the calm, Sato acts without hesitation. Regardless of the dangers, he will respond. Because if Starfleet's legacy is to endure, it must be achieved through action, not retreat.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #2 is scheduled for release on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025.
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The Pokémon Company International has launched Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames, the newest expansion for the longstanding Pokémon Trading Card Game. This expansion continues the Mega Evolution Series, introducing more powerful Pokémon. The Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion features a lineup of formidable Fire-type and Darkness-type Pokémon, such as Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Heracross ex, Mega Sharpedo ex, and Mega Gengar ex, which all possess higher HP and attack strength compared to their standard ex versions. These new Pokémon will add further excitement and strategic depth to the trading card game. In addition to introducing thrilling evolved Pokémon for Trainers, the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion also showcases an evolution in the art style, presenting ultra-rare cards that depict the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in dynamic detail, with some cards also illustrating their original forms as silhouettes. Players can seek out and collect these new cards by buying booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and various collections from retailers. Furthermore, gamers can now experience Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames through the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live app, available on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. Those who log in with the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Battle Pass will receive a new deck featuring Mega Charizard X ex, with an additional deck featuring Mega Sharpedo ex becoming available after further gameplay.
Following the launch of the new series in September [check out our review of the inaugural issue here], IDW Publishing's Star Trek: The Last Starship will release its second issue next week, and you can obtain y…
