Pokémon TCG release dates 2026: every set and box
Every Pokémon TCG release of 2026 in order, the next set and what comes in 2027, with official dates, Japanese sets and today's box prices in USD and CAD.
The Pokémon TCG has six English releases in 2026: Ascended Heroes (January 30), Perfect Order (March 27), Chaos Rising (May 22), Pitch Black (July 17), 30th Celebration (September 16) and Delta Reign (November 6), the last main set of the year. The next English set is Flowing Fists, reported for February 5, 2027. Here are all the Pokémon TCG release dates of 2026, the boxes and collections, the Japanese sets the English ones come from, and what each set's boxes sell for today.
Pokémon TCG English sets in 2026
| Set | Release date | Elite Trainer Box today | Booster box today |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME: Ascended Heroes | January 30, 2026 | $122.26 (about $173 CAD) | none listed |
| ME03: Perfect Order | March 27, 2026 | $70.52 (about $100 CAD) | $172.09 (about $243 CAD) |
| ME04: Chaos Rising | May 22, 2026 | $68.99 (about $97 CAD) | $182.64 (about $258 CAD) |
| ME05: Pitch Black | July 17, 2026 | $70.08 (about $99 CAD) | $175.41 (about $248 CAD) |
| ME: 30th Celebration | September 16, 2026 | $104.92 (about $148 CAD) | not sold |
| ME06: Delta Reign | November 6, 2026 | $85.88 (about $121 CAD) | $215.01 (about $303 CAD) |
Release dates are from Pokémon's product gallery. Prices are TCGplayer market prices on November 6, 2026, in USD, converted at the Bank of Canada rate of 1 USD = 1.4113 CAD (November 6). 30th Celebration packs are only sold inside products such as the Elite Trainer Box, so there is no booster box. Each set name opens its page on Kontora, with the full card list and today's price for every card.
A new main set has come out about every eight weeks in 2026. The two special sets, Ascended Heroes and 30th Celebration, sell for more than the main sets: their Elite Trainer Boxes are at $122.26 (Ascended Heroes) and $104.92 (30th Celebration) on November 6, 2026, against $68.99 to $70.52 for Perfect Order, Chaos Rising and Pitch Black.
The most expensive card of each 2026 set
| Set | Most expensive card today | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ascended Heroes | Mega Gengar ex 284/217 | $626.37 |
| Perfect Order | Mega Zygarde ex 124/088 | $82.71 |
| Chaos Rising | Mega Greninja ex 122/086 | $111.10 |
| Pitch Black | Mega Darkrai ex 116/084 | $130.40 |
| 30th Celebration | Mew R/RGB | $4,492.45 |
| Delta Reign | Mega Rayquaza ex 141/103 | $349.35 |
Same date and source as above. Delta Reign came out on November 6, so its prices rest on release-day sales. Our Delta Reign chase cards article ranks its top 10.
2026 boxes and collections, month by month
Pokémon also releases tins, collections and decks between sets. Every launch date below is from Pokémon's product gallery.
| Month | Products and launch dates |
|---|---|
| January | Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection and Pokémon Day 2026 Collection (Jan 30) |
| February | Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box and Mini Tin, Ascended Heroes Collections (Erika and Larry), Mega Charizard Tin (Feb 20) |
| March | First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1, Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collections and First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection (Mar 20); Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box and Booster Bundle (Mar 27) |
| April | Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle and the Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex and Mega Feraligatr ex Boxes (Apr 24) |
| May | Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box and Booster Bundle, Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection (May 22) |
| June | 2025 World Championships Decks, Mega Moonlit Tin, Lumiose City Mini Tin (Jun 5); First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 and Mega Lucario ex League Battle Deck (Jun 19) |
| July | Mega Greninja ex Premium Collection (Jul 3); Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box and Booster Bundle (Jul 17) |
| August | First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 (Aug 7); Ascended Heroes Tin and Mega Forces Tin (Aug 28) |
| September | 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, Poster Collection, Tech Sticker Collection, Sylveon ex Box and Greninja ex Box (Sep 16) |
| October | 30th Celebration Booster Bundle and Mini Tin (Oct 2); Deck Crafter's Collection (Oct 23); 30th Celebration Battle Decks, Espeon ex and Umbreon ex (Oct 30) |
| November | Delta Reign; 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collections Day and Night, Ditto Premium Collection and Figure Collections (Nov 6) |
| December | 30th Celebration Binder Collection (Dec 4) |
The 30th Celebration boxes coming out on November 6 are covered in our 30th Anniversary UPC guide.
Upcoming Pokémon TCG releases
| Date | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2026 | Aura Seeker (Japanese set, M7) | Official, Pokémon Card Game Japan |
| December 4, 2026 | 30th Celebration Binder Collection | Official |
| January 23 to 31, 2027 | Flowing Fists prerelease events | Reported by PokeBeach |
| February 5, 2027 | Flowing Fists | Reported by PokeBeach |
| February 12, 2027 | Mega Rayquaza ex Premium Tournament Collection | Official, Pokémon |
Flowing Fists is the seventh main English set of the Mega Evolution series, led by Mega Lucario Z ex, according to PokeBeach. It is the English version of Japan's Aura Seeker. Pokémon has not listed it on its own site yet, so the date can still change. We will update this page when it does.
Aura Seeker (ハドウシーカー, code M7) comes out in Japan on November 27, 2026, at 200 yen for a pack of 5 cards, tax included, according to the official Pokémon Card Game page. It is led by Mega Lucario Z ex, whose Ability lets you take a Supporter card from your deck, and the page also shows Mega Garchomp Z ex and Mega Absol Z ex (our translations of the Japanese names). We will publish its full card list when the set comes out.
Japanese Pokémon sets in 2026
English sets usually come out a few months after the Japanese set they are built from. Delta Reign is Japan's Storm Emeralda, 98 days later. Flowing Fists is Aura Seeker, 70 days later.
| Japanese set | Release date | English version |
|---|---|---|
| M3: Nihil Zero | January 23, 2026 | |
| M4: Ninja Spinner | March 13, 2026 | |
| M5: Abyss Eye | May 22, 2026 | |
| M6: Storm Emeralda | July 31, 2026 | Delta Reign (November 6, 2026) |
| M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration | September 16, 2026 | 30th Celebration (same day, worldwide) |
| Aura Seeker | November 27, 2026 | Flowing Fists (February 5, 2027, reported) |
Japanese dates are the ones in Kontora's catalogue. Aura Seeker's date is from the official Pokémon Card Game page.
How to buy new Pokémon sets at a fair price
- Preorder prices are not values. Before release, prices come from a few sales and early sellers. Delta Reign's Elite Trainer Box sold for $103.67 in preorders on November 5 and $85.88 on release day, November 6, against a reported MSRP of $49.99.
- Older main sets settle close together. Perfect Order, Chaos Rising and Pitch Black Elite Trainer Boxes, out for 4 to 7 months, all sold for $68.99 to $70.52 on November 6, 2026.
- Special sets hold more. Ascended Heroes and 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Boxes still sell for about 50% to 77% more than those of the main sets.
- Buy from sellers in the US and Canada on the Pokémon for sale page, and compare with each set's page before you pay.
FAQ
What is the next Pokémon TCG set?
Aura Seeker comes out in Japan on November 27, 2026, according to the official Pokémon Card Game page. In English, Delta Reign came out on November 6, 2026, the last main set of the year. Flowing Fists, the English version of Aura Seeker, is reported for February 5, 2027, with prerelease events from January 23 to 31, according to PokeBeach. Pokémon has not confirmed that date on its own site yet.
How many Pokémon TCG sets come out in 2026?
Six English sets: Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order, Chaos Rising, Pitch Black, 30th Celebration and Delta Reign. Japan also gets six sets, the last one on November 27: Nihil Zero, Ninja Spinner, Abyss Eye, Storm Emeralda, 30th Celebration and Aura Seeker.
When does Delta Reign come out?
It came out on November 6, 2026. Its cards are those of Japan's Storm Emeralda, released July 31, 2026, plus cards added for the English set. Our Delta Reign card list has every card and box.
When did 30th Celebration come out?
September 16, 2026, in English and Japanese on the same day. Its last big boxes, the Ultra-Premium Collections and the Ditto Premium Collection, come out November 6, 2026, and the Binder Collection on December 4.
How often do new Pokémon sets come out?
About every eight weeks in 2026: January 30, March 27, May 22, July 17, September 16 and November 6. Tins, collections and decks come out in between.
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