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Before I get into the list, let’s break down a couple of important things about Mirrorform:

It doesn’t say “until the end of the turn” anywhere on the card: Your cards won’t be changing back at the end of your turn, so take care when you drop Mirrorform, and just as important, make sure your hand is set up so you aren’t leaving yourself too restricted after playing it. You don’t want to put yourself in a rough spot after getting all your copies out.

Legendary cards are out (mostly): Because Mirrorform is changing all nonland permanent cards, artifacts like Mirror Box that remove the legend rule will get overwritten, so making copies of legendary cards will be tough, though not impossible. If this is the route you want to take, you will need to find a way to remove the “Legendary” aspect of the creature in question; otherwise, all but one of your copies will be destroyed.

Tokens are okay to copy: Nothing in the card stipulates that your target has to be a nontoken, so just make sure you are aware that if you manage to make a really cool token of something, it is just as viable as anything else.

It’s an instant: While Mirrorform may feel like it should be a sorcery, being an instant means you can cast it outside of your turn or in response to something else. This can be a big help and a great answer to a threat on the board or when you’re the target of an attack.

The Best Cards To Use With Mirrorform

Giggling Skitterspike

Growing up, the spider-doll creature in the original Toy Story terrified me, and thanks to Duskmourn, that critter was turned into a nasty Magic card in the form of the Giggling Skitterspike.

Turning a pool of dull random tokens or boring creatures into indestructible spider dolls that can dish out damage equal to its power to ALL opponents whenever it is targeted is especially scary. The fact that you can boost them to 6/6 with its Monstrosity 5 ability makes the Skitterspike a prime option to use with Mirrorform. Just be prepared for nightmares…

Ouroboroid

Feel like getting some +1/+1 counters? Then Mirrorform some Ouroboroids onto the field, and you will have more counters to hand out than you will know what to do with. Throw in a card like Doubling Season to really up those numbers, and all of these giant space plants will be swarming the battlefield in no time.

Your opponents may give up, so they don’t have to wait for you to tally up all the counters each turn.

Mother of Runes

An army of moms that can give each other protection of whatever colors you want? Sounds good to me! As each creature can be activated separately, this means that you can save their protection and use them on a case-by-case basis, depending on what your opponents do.

If you manage to power up one Mother of Runes and make it stronger, that protection will also let them hit directly at your opponents, too, circumventing their blockers altogether.

Ruin Crab

Honestly, this list could have been all Landfall, but I wanted to restrain myself a bit; Ruin Crab is just too good not to include.

If you are running a deck with some solid token generation, which would be preferred if you are running a copy of Mirrorform period, having a ton of Ruin Crabs on the field will make every single land you drop an immense pain for every one of your opponents, thanks to each trigger of them having to mill on each land drop.

Consuming Aberration

My friends and I still can’t believe that Consuming Aberation isn’t a legendary, but seeing as it matches a color with Mirrorform, this is one of the easiest recommendations on this list.

Similar to Ruin Crab, as it deals with Mill, an army of this horror will not only terrify your opponents from a mill risk, but the massive amount of power and toughness they will all have, due to their strength coming from the number of cards in your opponents’ graveyards. Every little spell you cast will spell terror for your enemies.

Battletide Alchemist

Who needs blockers when you can just prevent all the damage that you get hit with? The Battletide Alchemist Kithkin Cleric has a compounding ability, as each card will be able to prevent more damage on its own from each copy Mirrorform creates, while also multiplying prevention by the number of copies you have.

Even if you only have 5 copies after Mirrorform resolves, that will still mean that each source (not total damage) will need to exceed 25 damage to deal any damage to you.

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm

Now, before you go into the comments to explain to me how the Legend rule works and how all but a single copy would be destroyed, let me stop you and tell you that yes, you are right.

But we aren’t using Mirrorform on the Miirym; we are using it on a token of Miirym that it itself creates. A token, mind you, that specifically reads (thanks to Miirym’s ability) “Except the Token isn’t legendary”, and as I specifically pointed out earlier, Mirrorform doesn’t stipulate your target has to be nontoken.

So yes, there is a bit of a setup that you will need to do to get this to work, but once you have that non-legendary token out, having multiple copies of each dragon you cast is just far too tempting a proposition to deny.

Roil Elemental

Roil Elemental is another one of those fun Landfall trigger cards that will be great fun to have a ton of copies, but whereas Ruin Crab caused your foes to mill, Roil Elemental instead lets you steal their creatures instead for each land you drop.

The upkeep of keeping track of which copy stole which cards might be annoying, but that delightful feeling of taking that annoying creature of your friends from them will more than make up for it.

Admonition Angel

A bit like Roil Elemental, since it allows you to mess with the board states of your opponents, Admonition Angel has a nasty landfall trigger that allows you to exile any other nonland permanent for as long as the angel remains on the battlefield.

Having a bunch of copies courtesy of Mirrorform would mean a single land allows you to wipe out boards in an instant, and if you have a way to make your permanents indestructible, protecting your copies, then you will really be putting yourself in a solid spot.

The fact that the cards exiled this way have the chance to return should the angel leave the battlefield does give your opponents hope that things can turn around – hope that you can dash with that next land you play.

Relentless Rats

Whereas Battletide Alchemist had a compounding effect that prevents damage, Relentless Rats is a sort of antithesis. Each copy of rats that your Mirrorform makes will empower every other copy that is made, leaving you with a swarm of cute little murderous creatures to sic on your opponents. It’s simple, yet effective.

With tens of thousands of cards in the Magic: The Gathering library, there are hundreds, if not thousands, more cards that would be great options to use with Mirrorform. What are some cards you would want to use with Mirrorform? Sound off in the comments!

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Mega Froslass ex may sit at the bottom of this list, but its appeal is far from modest. The artwork leans into icy elegance, placing Froslass against a stark, wintry backdrop that feels painterly rather than action-packed. That sort of subdued aesthetic stands apart from the chaos of other Mega Evolutions, making it a sure favourite among collectors who value atmospheric art over spectacle.

In play, Mega Froslass ex has carved out a niche as a disruptive attacker. Its ability to punish large hands and inflict Sleep introduces awkward sequencing for opponents, particularly in slower, resource-heavy matchups. While not a format-defining threat, its control-oriented design has kept it relevant enough to justify its premium status.

9. N’s Zoroark ex (286/217)

Another of the most valuable Pokémon cards in Ascended Heroes, this Special Illustration Rare thrives on narrative as much as mechanics. The artwork places N alongside Zoroark in a richly detailed scene that echoes the duo’s moral ambiguity, rendered in muted tones that feel almost storybook-like.

Gameplay-wise, N’s Zoroark ex remains a utility powerhouse. Its Trade ability seems like one of the most efficient new draw engines in the game, while Night Joker’s attack-copying effect grants immense flexibility. That versatility should keep Zoroark shells relevant across multiple formats, making this version a collector favourite that still earns its keep at the table.

8. Iono’s Bellibolt ex (279/217)

Few Pokémon cards in Ascended Heroes feel as vibrant as Iono’s Bellibolt ex; bursting with neon colours and cartoony expressions, the artwork mirrors Iono’s on-screen energy perfectly — instantly giving the card the kind of big personality we know her for.

That personality translates cleanly into gameplay, too. Electric Streamer allows relentless Energy acceleration, enabling aggressive Lightning strategies to overwhelm opponents before they stabilise. While Bellibolt ex requires careful management to avoid overextending, as Thunderous Bolt stops it from attacking the next turn, its all-around explosiveness has made it a popular addition.

7. Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex (287/217)

Dark, brooding, and unapologetically stylish, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex delivers one of the expansion’s particularly striking character moments — with Marnie’s defiant look pairing with Grimmsnarl’s looming presence, feeling like a thrilling anime snapshot.

Competitively, Grimmsnarl ex rewards evolution-based strategies with efficient Energy acceleration and reliable spread damage. Its consistency has made it a staple in Darkness archetypes, and the Trainer-Pokémon pairing adds enduring collector appeal beyond raw power.

6. Mega Feraligatr ex (274/217)

Another expensive Pokémon TCG entry from Ascended Heroes, this card feels like pure momentum, with Mega Feraligatr’s erupting from crashing water, all sharp angles and violent motion, perfectly communicating its role as a bruiser.

Mortal Crunch excels at punishing damaged Pokémon, allowing Mega Feraligatr ex to close games with alarming speed once pressure is applied. Its straightforward, punishing design should resonate with players who favour decisive turns and collectors who appreciate its unapologetic ferocity.

5. Lillie’s Clefairy ex (280/217)

Few cards in Ascended Heroes are as emotionally resonant as Lillie’s Clefairy ex. The artwork is soft, joyful, and intimate, capturing a tender moment that stands in deliberate contrast to the set’s more bombastic Megas.

Despite its gentle presentation, Clefairy ex carries surprising competitive weight. Fairy Zone’s Weakness manipulation can completely warp matchups, while Full Moon Rondo scales effectively in Bench-heavy formats. Its blend of charm and tactical impact is expected to keep pushing demand well beyond casual collectors.

4. Mega Diancie ex (282/217)

One of Ascended Heroes’ most bedazzling cards, Mega Diancie ex looks like a gemstone brought to life before going under a Sailor Moon transformation. Like Mega Gardevoir ex in the Mega Evolution base set, the pastel-heavy illustration gives off pure elegance and symmetry, creating one of the most visually refined cards in the set.

Diamond Coat grants meaningful damage reduction, while Garland Ray offers flexible scaling that rewards precise Energy management. Mega Diancie ex will likely find a comfortable role in defensive Psychic builds, and its graceful presentation ensures it remains highly desirable even outside tournament play.

3. Mega Dragonite ex (290/217)

The poster child of Ascended Heroes, it’s no surprise that Mega Dragonite ex is one of the most valuable Pokémon TCG newcomers in the expansions, as well as being a pure joy rendered in colour. The artwork is lively and whimsical in an almost magical tone, depicting Dragonite soaring through a dreamlike sky.

On the battlefield, though, Sky Transport introduces constant positional control, while Ryuno Glide delivers devastating damage with surprising efficiency. Dragonite’s popularity as a Pokémon in general, combined with genuine competitive utility, has made this one of the most sought-after pulls in Ascended Heroes.

2. Mega Charizard Y ex (294/217)

Gold cards rarely divide opinion, but Mega Charizard Y ex embraces the style choice’s excess unapologetically. Like those that came before, this Mega Hyper Rare treatment transforms Charizard into a glowing icon, stripped of detail yet radiating prestige.

Explosion Y hits brutally hard, too, with this singular move capable of swinging games in just one attack. That raw power, paired with Charizard’s evergreen popularity, is likely to keep this card a centrepiece of big collections.

1. Mega Gengar ex (284/217)

The most valuable card among the Pokémon TCG’s new Ascended Heroes expansion, Mega Gengar ex stands at the summit of this expensive top ten. Not only is the artwork grippingly chaotic with five menacing, swirling colours, but Gengar’s predatory grin feels alive within the frame, too.

Gameplay-wise, Mega Gengar ex offers both disruption and efficiency. Shadowy Concealment’s Prize manipulation subtly shifts tempo, while Void Gale enables smooth Energy redistribution. Combined with Ascended Heroes’ extreme scarcity at MSRP and iconic design, it’s little wonder this card commands a near four-figure market price.

Where to Buy Ascended Heroes Sealed Boosters

The Ascended Heroes expansion has officially kicked off Pokémon TCG’s 2026 run, but there are only a couple of places where you can reliably buy ETBs, booster packs, and collections right now. Note, outside of keeping up with deal trackers, you’ll likely have to pay above retail price for the time being.

That’s along with not every product even being launched on that 30 January release date. That said, we’ll give you a full breakdown of the best places to get your buy for Pokémon preorders for whichever Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes products you’re looking out for.

For more Pokémon TCG, consider checking out our full roundup of the most valuable cards from 2025, alongside the pricest pulls from Mega Evolution’s other recent expansion, Phantasmal Flames.

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