Pokémon Chaos Rising: Release date and what to expect

Pokémon TCG has got off to a flying start in 2026, and it's about to get even better with the release of Pokémon Chaos Rising.

The fourth Mega Evolution set to release in English, Chaos Rising has been confirmed for release later this year.

It's the western version of the Ninja Spinner set that is debuting in Japan a couple of months earlier.

So, if you're excited to get your hands on the upcoming Pokémon Chaos Rising set, here's what you need to know about the release date and what to expect.

When is the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising release date?

Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising is scheduled to release on 22nd May 2026.

While this is the official release date for the set itself, it has also been confirmed that pre-releases will be taking place in the run-up.

These will take place from 9th-17th May, building hype for the full release.

Where to buy Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising

At the moment, pre-orders for Chaos Rising have not gone live anywhere yet, so you won't be able to buy them just yet.

When they do go live, the first places to have it listed will probably be the Pokémon Center and Magic Madhouse.

Following that, you'll also likely be able to purchase Chaos Rising from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, as well as dedicated TCG retailers like TCGPlayer.

What to expect from Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising

At the time of writing, we have no idea what to expect! The card list has not even been officially revealed in Japan.

Pretty much the only thing we do know is that the set will feature Mega Greninja ex, the eponymous Ninja Spinner who gives its name to the Japanese version.

Apart from this, we'll hopefully be learning about the rest of the set in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back when we know a bit more about it.

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