Japan's Pokémon Card Gyms will hand out a new promo pack from 1 November 2026, and each pack now contains just one card. The seven possible pulls include a new Mega Heatran ex and a new Lebanne Supporter card.
What is Gym Promo Pack 6, and what changed?
Gym Promo Pack 6 is the sixth MEGA-series promo pack given out at Pokémon Card Gym events in Japan. According to the official Pokémon Card Game site, distribution starts on Sunday, 1 November 2026 . The main change is the pack size. Pack 6 comes only as a 1-card pack (1枚入りのもののみ), and earlier promo packs could hold one or two cards .
Quick Answer: Japan's Gym Promo Card Pack 6 holds one card, picked at random from seven. Distribution starts at Pokémon Card Gyms on 1 November 2026, according to pokemon-card.com . Earlier packs could contain one or two cards. Pack 6 is the first to come only as a single-card pack.
Here are the key facts from the announcement:
- Official name: Pokémon Card Game MEGA series: Pokémon Card Gym Promo Card Pack 6 (プロモカードパック第6弾).
- Announced: on the official Japanese site on 16 October 2026 .
- Contents: one card per pack, chosen at random from seven.
- Where: Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan.
PokeBeach reported the same reveal on 15 October 2026, US time . PokeGuardian and Bulbagarden also covered the announcement.
Which seven cards can you pull from Pack 6?
Each Pack 6 holds one card, picked at random from seven. The pool has two brand-new cards (Mega Heatran ex and the Supporter Lebanne), two new alternate arts (Golett and Gastly) and three reprints (Hariyama, Energy Recycler and Gwynn). The Pokémon Company's official Japanese page lists the Japanese names . The English names below come from PokeBeach, because no official English names have been published .
| English name (per PokeBeach) | Japanese name (official) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Heatran ex | メガヒードランex | Brand new (PokeBeach) |
| Lebanne (Supporter) | ハルジオ | Brand new (PokeBeach) |
| Golett | ゴビット | New illustration; the other art is in Storm Emerald |
| Gastly | ゴース | New illustration; the other art is in Munikis Zero |
| Hariyama | ハリテヤマ | Reprint (stamped, per PokeBeach) |
| Energy Recycler | エネルギーリサイクル | Reprint (stamped, per PokeBeach) |
| Gwynn | ムク | Reprint (stamped, per PokeBeach) |
PokeBeach calls Mega Heatran ex and Lebanne "brand new" cards, and calls Golett and Gastly "new, alternate arts" . The official page agrees on the two alternate arts. It says Golett and Gastly have new illustrations, and it names where the other versions are printed: Golett in the expansion Storm Emerald (ストームエメラルダ) and Gastly in Munikis Zero (ムニキスゼロ) .
The other three cards are reprints:
- Hariyama (ハリテヤマ)
- Energy Recycler (エネルギーリサイクル)
- Gwynn (ムク)
The official page describes these three as cards that are "active in official tournaments" . PokeBeach calls them "stamped reprints" . Neither source gives pull rates for any of the seven cards.
What does Mega Heatran ex do?
Mega Heatran ex is a Metal-type Basic Pokémon ex. It takes less damage while it has full HP, and its attack hits harder if you use it on two turns in a row. PokeBeach lists it as card 169/M-P with 300 HP . Bulbapedia lists the same card under the title "M-P Promo 169" .
The official Japanese announcement describes the card's two effects:
- Ability: High Density Armor (こうみつどアーマー): while Mega Heatran ex has no damage counters on it, it takes 60 less damage from the opponent's attacks .
- Attack: Gigantic Press (ギガンティックプレス): if you use it again on your next turn, it does 140 more damage. The official page notes that attacking twice in a row deals 280 damage .
PokeBeach lists more stats. Only PokeBeach reports these, so other sources have not confirmed them:
- Gigantic Press costs three Metal Energy and does 140 base damage .
- Weakness Fire ×2, Resistance Grass −30, Retreat cost 4 .
- Illustrated by Ultimateinudog .
Mega Heatran ex and Lebanne are "brand new," — PokeBeach's description of the two first-print cards in Pack 6 (source: PokeBeach, 2026-10)
Neither the official page nor the outlets that reported the reveal say how Mega Heatran ex might affect the competitive scene. Japanese tournament results with the card are not available yet, because distribution only starts on 1 November 2026 .
What do Lebanne and Gastly do?
Lebanne is a Supporter card that heals your Active Pokémon after a coin flip, and Gastly is a Basic Pokémon with one attack that also uses a coin flip. According to the official Pokémon Card Game site, Lebanne heals up to 150 HP from your Active Pokémon . Gastly is one of the two alternate-art cards in Pack 6.
The official page gives only the 150 HP maximum for Lebanne. PokeBeach published the full card text, which has a lower result on tails:
- Card number: 171/M-P
- Effect: Flip a coin. Heads heals 150 damage from your Active Pokémon. Tails heals 30 damage
Gastly is not a new card. Only its illustration is new. The official page says another Gastly illustration appears in the expansion "Munikis Zero" . PokeBeach lists these details for the Pack 6 version:
- Card number: 168/M-P
- Type and HP: Darkness, HP 70
- Attack: "Surprise Attack." Flip a coin. Heads does 30 damage. Tails means the attack does nothing
PokeBeach says this Gastly is identical to Gastly (Perfect Order 48) apart from the art . That means it plays the same as the existing print.
How do players get Pack 6 packs in Japan?
Players in Japan get Pack 6 as a prize at Pokémon Card Gym events. Gym Battle participants receive 1 pack, and winners receive 1 more . According to The Pokémon Company's official Japanese site, distribution starts on 1 November 2026, and each pack holds one card .
The official announcement lists the prizes for each event type:
| Event | Prize | Pack 6 quantity | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Battle | Participation prize | 1 pack (1 card) | Also get one 30th Promo Card Pack during the period |
| Gym Battle | Winner's prize | 1 pack (1 card) | Tournament winner |
| Gym Battle | Rock-paper-scissors winner | 1 pack (1 card) | Only runs with 9 or more participants |
| Deck As-Is Battle (デッキそのままバトル) | Participation prize | 1 pack (1 card) | Also includes a promo Eevee (イーブイ) |
Source: pokemon-card.com, 2026-10 .
The official page also attaches these conditions to the distribution:
- During the distribution period, Gym Battle participants get one "30th Promo Card Pack" (30thプロモカードパック) as an extra participation prize. It takes the place of the usual second pack.
- Prizes are limited and end when stock runs out.
- Prizes may change without notice.
The coverage differs on one point. PokeBeach reports that participants "will receive two packs while the winner will receive an additional pack" . The official breakdown lists only one Pack 6 for Gym Battle participants, plus a separate 30th Promo Card Pack . PokeBeach's "two packs" most likely counts that 30th pack. In that reading, a participant leaves with one Pack 6 and one 30th pack, not two copies of Pack 6.
When could these cards reach English? (Outlet estimates, not official)
No English release of the Gym Promo Card Pack 6 cards has been announced. The only timing guidance comes from two fan news outlets, and they disagree. PokeBeach expects the cards in an English set roughly six to nine months from now . Bulbagarden is more cautious . Neither estimate comes from The Pokémon Company.
The two views, as each outlet stated them:
- PokeBeach: an English set roughly six to nine months out, according to PokeBeach .
- Bulbagarden: international prints of Gym Promo Pack cards are often inconsistent or delayed, and the earliest likely English release is an unannounced 2027 expansion, according to Bulbagarden .
The Japanese release pattern shows how often new Gym promos come out. MEGA-series Gym promo packs have been refreshed roughly every three months. The official Japanese site has separate announcement pages for Pack 1, Pack 2, Pack 3 and Pack 4 . That pace tells us when Japan gets new Gym promos. It does not tell us when any of them will be printed in English.
Collectors outside Japan who want Mega Heatran ex or the Lebanne Supporter now can only get the Japanese printing. Until The Pokémon Company names an English set, treat both timelines as estimates.
What else did Japan announce around the same time?
Separately, PokeBeach reported a Japanese "Special Deck Set" built around three Mega Pokémon. It goes on sale on 13 November for 5,500 yen , according to PokeBeach. The set contains:
- Mega Dragonite ex
- Mega Gengar ex
- Mega Feraligatr ex
The deck set is a retail product, not part of Gym Promo Pack 6. You won't get any of its cards from Gym Battles, and no Pack 6 card is sold inside it.
None of the sources give prices, sales figures or popularity data for the seven Pack 6 cards, so this article doesn't state any. In short, Pack 6 distribution starts at Japanese Pokémon Card Gyms on 1 November 2026 , per The Pokémon Company's official announcement. Each pack holds one card, and the deck set follows on 13 November. For anything after that, check the official page.
Last updated: 2026-10-17. Checked against the official Japanese announcement and PokeBeach's coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Pokémon Card Gym Promo Pack 6 start in Japan?
Pack 6 handouts begin at Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan on Sunday, 1 November 2026, according to The Pokémon Company's official Japanese announcement, posted on 16 October 2026 . The official page says supplies are limited and prizes end once stock runs out. It also says prizes may change without notice.
How many cards are in each Pack 6, and how many are there to pull?
Each Pokémon Card Gym Promo Pack 6 holds one card, picked at random from seven possible cards . The official page says Pack 6 only comes in a 1-card version, while earlier promo packs could hold one or two cards. The seven cards are Mega Heatran ex, Lebanne, Golett, Gastly, Hariyama, Energy Recycler and Gwynn, per PokeBeach .
Is Mega Heatran ex a new card?
Yes. PokeBeach calls Mega Heatran ex "brand new" and lists it as 169/M-P: a Metal-type Basic Pokémon with 300 HP . The official page says its Ability, High Density Armor, takes 60 off damage from the opponent's attacks while it has full HP. Its attack, Gigantic Press, does 140 more damage on your next turn if you use it again, so two attacks in a row deal 280 damage .
Will Pack 6 cards be released in English?
No English release has been announced. PokeBeach expects the cards to show up in an English set about six to nine months from now . Bulbagarden says the earliest likely English release is an unannounced 2027 expansion . Both are the outlets' own estimates, not official statements.
How many packs does a Gym Battle participant get?
The official page says every Gym Battle participant gets one Pack 6 (one card) plus one 30th Promo Card Pack as an extra participation prize. The winner gets one more Pack 6 . PokeBeach says participants receive "two packs" . That figure most likely counts the 30th Promo Card Pack. The rock-paper-scissors tournament winner also gets one Pack 6, but that tournament only runs with 9 or more participants.
SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza ex 113 | Japanese | MUR | ¥67,000 |
| Mega Rayquaza ex 110 | Japanese | SAR | ¥30,000 |
| Raikou ex 108 | Japanese | SAR | ¥3,200 |
| Mega Rayquaza ex 95 | Japanese | SR | ¥2,000 |
| Zinnia's Trust 112 | Japanese | SAR | ¥1,500 |
| Zinnia's Trust 102 | Japanese | SR | ¥1,200 |
| Growlithe 78 | Japanese | AR | ¥1,000 |
| Kyogre 80 | Japanese | AR | ¥1,000 |
| Groudon 84 | Japanese | AR | ¥1,000 |
| Altaria 87 | Japanese | AR | ¥1,000 |
| Kecleon 88 | Japanese | AR | ¥1,000 |
| Mega Golisopod ex 107 | Japanese | SAR | ¥1,000 |
| Mega Golurk ex 109 | Japanese | SAR | ¥1,000 |
| Aarune 111 | Japanese | SAR | ¥1,000 |
| Legendary Lava Tube 76 | Japanese | ¥80 | |
| Legendary Summit 74 | Japanese | U | ¥50 |
| Tate & Liza's Training 103 | Japanese | SR | $5.88 |
| Raikou ex 92 | Japanese | SR | $5.86 |
| Mega Golisopod ex 89 | Japanese | SR | $5.73 |
| Mega Golurk ex 93 | Japanese | SR | $5.08 |
| Mega Malamar ex 94 | Japanese | SR | $4.93 |
| Azurill 86 | Japanese | AR | $4.85 |
| Talonflame ex 96 | Japanese | SR | $4.76 |
| Aarune 101 | Japanese | SR | $4.22 |
| Emcee's Hype 100 | Japanese | SR | $3.84 |
| Inkay 85 | Japanese | AR | $3.23 |
| Wishiwashi ex 91 | Japanese | SR | $3.20 |
| Electivire 81 | Japanese | AR | $3.09 |
| Heat Rotom ex 90 | Japanese | SR | $2.99 |
| Magmar 79 | Japanese | AR | $2.78 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-18 (KST).
Sources: pokemon-card.com, 2026-10 · PokeBeach · PokeGuardian · Bulbagarden · Pack 1 · Pack 2 · Pack 3 · Pack 4 · PokeBeach (2)
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