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Pokémon TCG 2026 Releases — An Overview for Collectors
A release overview for collectors. Confirm exact regional dates and product contents with official Pokémon announcements. This is not an exhaustive calendar or a guarantee of current stock.
January 2026
This section is a historical release overview, not an exhaustive regional calendar. Confirm the official expansion or product announcement and its market-specific date before relying on a release date.
February 2026
Anniversary collections and special products can have different regional schedules. Check the official product announcement for exact contents and date; a historical announcement does not establish current stock.
March 2026
Check official expansion and event announcements for product dates and prerelease schedules. Regional and digital events may have different dates.
April 2026
Tournament rotation is a format change rather than a sealed-product release. Check the current official announcement and the rules for your event.
May 2026
For Chaos Rising and any related product, check the official expansion announcement and the exact language and product listing. Earlier preorder wording does not imply current availability.
Summer and Autumn 2026
Check official Pokémon announcements for later-2026 releases. Unconfirmed names, dates, pack counts and regional availability are not presented as a complete schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Pokemon TCG sets release in 2026?
The confirmed 2026 sets are Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes (January 30), Mega Evolution: Perfect Order (March 27), Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising (May 22), and the 30th Anniversary Special Set (October). Additional sets are expected in the summer.
When does Chaos Rising come out?
The article originally referenced a May 2026 announcement. Check the official Pokémon expansion and event announcements for confirmed regional dates, and the current listing for availability.
What is the next Pokemon TCG set after Perfect Order?
The next mainline set after Perfect Order is Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising, releasing May 22, 2026, featuring Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, Mega Floette ex, and Mega Dragalge ex.
When is the 30th anniversary Pokemon TCG set?
The 30th Anniversary Special Set launches in October 2026 as the first-ever simultaneous global TCG release, featuring reimagined iconic cards like Base Set Charizard.
How many Mega Evolution sets are there in 2026?
At least four Mega Evolution sets are confirmed for 2026: Ascended Heroes (January), Perfect Order (March), Chaos Rising (May), and likely a fourth in the summer. The block is based on Pokemon Legends: Z-A.