The Most Anticipated Cards in the Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Expansion

Which cards are we looking forward to in the big Delta Reign release this week?

Ana Diaz

The Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Mega Evolution—Delta Reign will be released in North America on November 6. The set, which features Mega Rayquaza as its mascot, focuses on several ancient Pokémon like Mega Malamar and Mega Golisopod.

So far, we have limited confirmed information on the full card set. However, the Japanese version of the expansion, Storm Emeralda, was released in July. We made this list with both the English version officially confirmed by The Pokémon Company International and the Japanese set. Read on to see all the most anticipated cards in the Mega Evolution TCG expansion.

Legendary Pyroduct

Some of the most anticipated cards are best collected in pairs. Legendary Pyroduct is one of the Legendary Stadium card sets in Delta Reign. As shown above, each card makes up one side of a larger environmental scene. The fiery art is absolutely gorgeous, but its appeal goes beyond how it looks. It's also the first time we've gotten Stadium cards like these, making the two Pyroduct trainer cards a must-have.

Legendary Summit

The two Legendary Summit cards are another set of Legendary Stadium cards. These two portray a stormy mountain scene with flying-type Pokémon like Fletchling and Swablu. As with Pyroduct, the two-card concept makes both of these a highly anticipated addition to the Delta Reign expansion.

Groudon (111)

There can't be a TCG expansion about ancient Pokémon without the Gen 3 legendary Pokémon. This Illustration Rare showing Groudon is a fantastic portrayal of the Pokémon. It looks bright, eye-catching, and intense all at once. Also, I will take any excuse to relive my glory days in Pokémon Ruby Version and this card brings me right back.

Zorua (112)

In a world with loads of fantastic Zorua cards, what's wrong with one more? This Illustration Rare Zorua is super adorable. The Pokémon looks both mischievous and confident as it struts across a roof. Cards like this one balance out the intense, godlike Pokémon that dominate a lot of this set.

Mega Raquaza ex (113)

Every set has a card everyone is chasing just because it's so rare. In Delta Reign, it'll likely be this golden Mega Rayquaza ex. It is the rarest card in the Japanese version of the set and also happens to be the card with the highest price ahead of release. Its rarity, paired with a unique golden foil, makes this card one of the most anticipated cards in the upcoming set.

Mega Raquaza Ex (110)

Rayquaza is often seen as the leader of the trio of super-ancient Pokémon that appear in the Gen 3 games. Looking at this card, it's easy to imagine why. It's a super-strong Pokémon that rules the skies. Sure, it might not be gold, but this full-art Rayquaza is absolutely fantastic. It captures both the elemental nature of this Pokémon and shows off just how dynamic the Pokémon can look.

Mega Golisopod ex (107)

I don't always understand the appeal of Golisopod or Mega Golisopod, but this card really shows the Pokémon at its best. The way the card uses a bold, neon-like color scheme to show Mega Golisopod mid-attack sets it apart from other full-art cards in this set.

Raikou ex (108)

Raikou is a classic Pokémon and is the subject of many cards. Rather than show the legendary beast in a new light, I love how the art in this card has a retro look. It seems reminiscent of artwork from the early 2000s, and I could even imagine something like it being used to promote early games like Pokémon Gold and Silver.

Zinnia's Trust (112)

Zinnia is a lesser-known character who appears in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. She is a Dragon-type trainer, and she's portrayed sitting as beams of light shine down in a mountainous region. It's a stunning card and fits the dramatic tone of Delta Reign.

Kecleon

I will take a Tomokazu Komiya card any day of the week. If you haven't heard of him, Komiya is an artist known for drawing Pokémon in a dreamy, coloring book-esque manner. In my own personal opinion, his body of work contains some of the most visually interesting cards out there. This Kecleon is no exception.

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