Pokémon reveals Aura Seeker for Japan’s 27 November release
25 October 2026 · 2 min read
Aura Seeker introduces Z Mega Evolutions to the Japanese TCG, with Mega Lucario Z ex headlining M7 and Mega Garchomp Z ex among the revealed cards.
Pokémon’s next Japanese expansion has moved from advance reporting to a public reveal. PokéBeach reported on 22 October that Aura Seeker, featuring Mega Lucario Z ex, will arrive in Japan on 27 November 2026 under the set code M7.
The reveal also introduces cards featuring Mega Garchomp Z ex, alongside supporting Pokémon and Trainer cards. For collectors, it provides a more concrete starting point for a checklist than the earlier trademark and preliminary product information.
A Japanese release for November
According to PokéBeach, Aura Seeker is the first expansion to feature the Z Mega Evolutions introduced in the Mega Dimension downloadable content.
The report lists 78 cards in the main set. Its discussion of additional secret rares includes an estimated overall card count, so collectors should not treat that figure as a completed checklist.
The announcement concerns the Japanese release. It does not establish an English release date or a UAE retail price. Those are separate details to confirm before placing an order advertised against the Japanese launch.
Cards revealed so far
The preview includes Revavroom, Vibrava, Flygon, Gible, Gabite, Mega Garchomp Z ex and Drampa. Trainer cards shown include Korrina’s Determination and Fight Arena.
PokéBeach’s translated card text identifies Mega Garchomp Z ex as a 360-HP Stage 2 Pokémon evolving from Gabite. Its Sonic Edge attack deals 240 damage. The accompanying Mega Evolution ex rule awards the opponent three Prize cards when it is Knocked Out.
Flygon’s translated attack text includes an effect that can return two Energy attached to the opposing Active Pokémon to its owner’s deck. Korrina’s Determination increases damage from Mega Evolution ex attacks according to how many Prize cards the opponent has taken.
These are useful early details, but translated previews should be distinguished from final English-language card wording.
What it means for collectors
Japanese-set collectors can now organise a watchlist around M7 and the confirmed November date. Keep the main-set checklist separate from estimated secret-rare totals, and wait for individual card reveals before treating a particular illustration or rarity as confirmed.
For UAE buyers, ask sellers to specify the language, product format and delivery expectations. The Japanese launch date is a collecting milestone—not confirmation that a particular UAE shop will have stock that day.
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