Pokémon TCG Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection

The Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection has been officially announced for the Pokémon TCG. It is a box for players and collectors who can't get enough of Mega Rayquaza ex. What makes it special: this time the sleeves and deck box are made by Dragon Shield. In this article you'll read when it releases, exactly what's inside and why those accessories are getting so much attention.

When does the Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection release?

According to The Pokémon Company, the box is in stores from February 12, 2027. That is one week after the expected release of Flowing Fists. Mega Rayquaza ex is the face of Delta Reign, the set that released on November 6. This collection builds directly on it.

Image: The Pokémon Company

What's in the box?

The official product page lists these contents:

• 1 foil promo card featuring Mega Rayquaza ex
• 3 foil promo cards: Zinnia's Trust, Adventure Lantern and Mega Rayquaza Cap
• 2 cards that together form one Stadium: Legendary Summit
• 65 card sleeves made by Dragon Shield in a themed box
• A deck box made by Dragon Shield
• 1 plastic Pokémon coin
• 8 Pokémon TCG booster packs
• A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

The Mega Rayquaza ex promo is the main attraction. According to PokeGuardian and Wargamer, it is an Ultra Rare version that wasn't included in Delta Reign itself. If you want it, you need this box. The Pokémon Company hasn't yet said in the announcement which sets the 8 booster packs come from.

Legendary Summit: a Stadium made of two cards

A notable inclusion is the Legendary Summit Stadium, made of two separate cards that together form one image. Nice to place side by side in your binder. If you play it in a tournament, always check the current rules for how such a card is used.

Dragon Shield instead of Ultra PRO

This is the real news for many players. Earlier Premium Tournament Collections, such as the Iono and Lillie ones, came with sleeves and a deck box from Ultra PRO. For this box, The Pokémon Company is working with Dragon Shield for the first time. PokeBeach, PokeGuardian and Wargamer all point out the switch. Whether it is a one-off or a lasting change is not yet known.

Dragon Shield is known among card players for sturdy, matte sleeves. These sleeves have a green border with a stormy Rayquaza on the back. The deck box is green with gold Rayquaza line art.

Image: The Pokémon Company

Why 65 sleeves?

A Pokémon deck has 60 cards. With 65 sleeves you have a few spares for when one tears or when you swap a card between tournaments. Handy, because art sleeves are often hard to find separately later on.

Who is this collection for?

Players get a complete kit: sleeves, a deck box, a coin and cards to build a Mega Rayquaza ex deck around. Collectors mainly come for the promo card and the two-card Stadium. The sleeves themselves are often collected rather than used, too.

Would you rather keep the sleeves unused? Then you'll need other sleeves for your deck. Take a look at our sleeves and binders and deck boxes.

Image: The Pokémon Company

Our take: the big chase of Delta Reign

It's no surprise to us that Mega Rayquaza ex is the star of this collection. Liam sees the same with Delta Reign:

"We don't sell single cards ourselves, but Mega Rayquaza ex is definitely the big chase of this set." – Liam from RubyGator

An extra version of that card in a box with matching sleeves and a deck box is therefore especially appealing if you're a Rayquaza fan. That way the card, the sleeves and the deck box all share the same theme.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection release?

On February 12, 2027, according to The Pokémon Company's official announcement.

Is the Mega Rayquaza ex promo also in Delta Reign booster packs?

No. According to PokeGuardian and Wargamer, this version wasn't included in Delta Reign and is only found in this collection.

Which brand makes the sleeves and deck box?

Dragon Shield. In earlier Premium Tournament Collections it was Ultra PRO.

Start collecting now?

Until February you can already get ready with the sets around it. Browse the Mega Evolution - Delta Reign collection or its darker counterpart Mega Evolution - Pitch Black. Read more about that set in our article on Pokémon TCG Pitch Black. Also sign up for our newsletter: you get 10% off accessories and hear first about new releases.

Sources

• Pokemon.com – Pokémon TCG: Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection (official product page)
• PokeGuardian – Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection Revealed, Deck Box and Sleeves Made by Dragon Shield
• PokeBeach – "Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection" Revealed, Features Dragon Shield Products Instead of Ultra PRO!
• Wargamer – Pokémon TCG reveals sharp new Rayquaza box with Delta Reign's missing full art
• ICv2 – New 'Pokemon TCG' Premium Tournament Collection Inbound

Written by Liam from RubyGator.