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Japanese Pokémon TCG Gym Promo Pack Vol. 6 Distributed Starting Nov. 1: Mega Heatran ex and 6 Other Cards

Single-card packs distributed; awarded for Gym Battle participation, wins, and 'Deck-as-is Battle' participation

김태희 기자 · Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:59 KST · 3 min read
Photo: 주식회사 포켓몬(ポケモンカードゲーム公式)

Distribution of the 6th volume of the 'MEGA' series promo card packs began on November 1 (Sunday) at official Pokémon Trading Card Game store tournaments, 'Pokémon Card Gym'. The Pokémon Company announced the featured cards on its official website on October 16 and stated that distribution would begin at Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan on the 1st. This 6th volume contains one card per pack. While official notices state that promo card packs typically contain one or two cards at random, the 6th volume consists exclusively of single-card packs.

7 Featured Cards: Centered on Mega Heatran ex

According to the official website, there are 7 featured cards in total, with one of them included randomly in each pack.

| Card | Category | Summary of Official Description | |---|---|---| | Mega Heatran ex | New | Ability 'High-Density Armor': If HP is full, opponent's attack damage is reduced by -60. Attack 'Gigantic Press': Same attack damage +140 during your next turn, 280 if used consecutively | | Halジオ (Harujio) | New / Supporter | Heals up to 150 HP of the Active Pokémon based on coin flip results | | Golbiram | New Illustration | Different illustration featured in the expansion 'Storm Emerald' | | Ghastly | New Illustration | Different illustration featured in the expansion 'Munikis Zero' | | Hariyama | Reprint | Card used in official tournaments | | Energy Recycle | Reprint | Card used in official tournaments | | Muku | Reprint | Card used in official tournaments |

According to the official announcement, Golbiram is featured with a different illustration in the expansion 'Storm Emerald', and Ghastly in the expansion 'Munikis Zero'. Hariyama, Energy Recycle, and Muku were reprinted because they continue to be used in official tournaments.

How to Obtain: Gym Battle Participation and Wins, 'Deck-as-is Battle' Participation

Packs are awarded for participating in or winning battle events held at Pokémon Card Gyms. The official distribution conditions are as follows:

| Event | Condition | Reward | |---|---|---| | Gym Battle | Participation Prize | Vol. 6 Pack (1 card) + '30th Promo Card Pack' (1 pack) | | Gym Battle | Winner Prize | Vol. 6 Pack (1 card) | | Gym Battle | Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament Winner (held with 9 or more participants) | Vol. 6 Pack (1 card) | | Deck-as-is Battle | Participation Prize | Vol. 6 Pack (1 card) + Promo Card 'Eevee' |

Gym Battle participation prizes are limited to 1 pack during the period, with an additional '30th Promo Card Pack' provided instead as a participation bonus. The official announcement stated that product quantities are limited and distribution will end once supplies run out, and that items are subject to change without notice. No specific end date for distribution was provided. Formats and schedules for Gym Battles vary by store, and schedules can be viewed on the official website's Gym Battle schedule page.

Meanwhile, Pokémon Center Online announced additional lottery sales schedules on October 30 for the expansion 'Hadou Seeker' (releasing November 27, 200 yen per pack). The application period runs from November 6 (Friday) 16:00 to November 10 (Tuesday) 16:59, with results announced after 15:00 on the 17th (Tuesday). The ordering period runs from the 17th to November 24 (Tuesday) 16:59, and shipping is scheduled from December 1 (Tuesday) to December 18 (Friday). Lottery applications are limited to once per person, and the majority of winning stock is allocated to applicants who have completed Pokémon Trainers Club identity verification (My Number Card verification). Shipping destinations are limited to domestic addresses in Japan.

Status in Korea

This promo card pack Vol. 6 is for distribution at Japanese Pokémon Card Gyms. As of the announcement list on the Pokémon Korea official Pokémon Trading Card Game site (checked on November 4), no notice of the same pack's distribution in Korea was found. Domestically, Pokémon Korea is hosting the 'Mega Gallade ex SAR GET BATTLE' until November 22 across 16 Pokémon Card Shops and 13 official certified shops. Three-match winners and rock-paper-scissors tournament winners will receive one promo card 'Mega Gallade ex'.

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