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Chaos Rising
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution
Release Date
May 2026
Total Cards
TBC
Era
Mega Evolution
Chaos Rising
Expected Release Timeline
Expected Release
May 2026
  • Elite Trainer Boxes
  • Collection Boxes
  • Booster Packs

Set Overview

Category Details
Release Date May 2026 (Expected)
Total Cards TBC
Set Type Main Expansion
Featured Pokémon Mega Greninja ex (Expected Set Mascot)
Card Rarities Mega Greninja ex confirmed • Additional Mega Evolutions expected
Illustration Rares • Ultra Rares • Special Illustration Rares
Key Features First TCG appearance of Mega Greninja expected
Theme Pokémon Legends: Z-A • Ninja stealth & speed • Chaos and disruption
Prerelease TBC

Japanese Source Sets

Chaos Rising is expected to combine cards from the following Japanese releases:

Japanese Set Release Date Notes
Ninja Spinner (ニンジャスピナー) 13 Mar 2026 Primary source — Features Mega Greninja ex

Rumoured Cards (Unconfirmed Leaks)

In early 2026, images began circulating online of cards bearing the set code "CRI" — believed to correspond to Chaos Rising. These leaks have not been officially confirmed by The Pokémon Company and should be treated as speculation.

Card Name Type Notes
Mega Greninja ex Special Illustration Rare Reportedly illustrated by @no33no, the artist behind Lillie's Clefairy and the Sawsbuck/Deerling connected artwork.
Mega Floette ex Special Illustration Rare A new Mega Evolution for Floette, making its first TCG appearance in Mega form.
Mega Dragalge ex Special Illustration Rare Poison/Dragon-type Mega Evolution, another first for the TCG.
AZ's Tranquility Special Illustration Rare Supporter card featuring AZ, the ancient king from the Kalos storyline.
Roxie's Performance Special Illustration Rare Supporter card featuring Roxie, the Poison-type Gym Leader from Unova.
Cinccino Illustration Rare Leaked as an Illustration Rare from the CRI set code.
Crobat Illustration Rare Leaked as an Illustration Rare from the CRI set code.

⚠️ These cards are based on unverified leaks and have not been confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Details may change or prove inaccurate.

Expected Products

Product details for Chaos Rising have not been officially announced. Based on previous Mega Evolution era releases, the following products are expected:

Product Expected Contents
Elite Trainer Box 9 booster packs • Promo card • 65 card sleeves • 45 Energy cards • Damage counters & dice
Pokémon Center ETB 11 booster packs • Exclusive promo variant • 65 card sleeves • 45 Energy cards • Damage counters & dice
3-Pack Blister 3 booster packs • Promo card
Booster Bundle 6 booster packs
Premium Checklanes Promo card • 1 booster pack • Accessories

Product lineup is speculative based on previous releases. This section will be updated when official products are announced.

Where to Buy

Chaos Rising products are not yet available for pre-order. When available, they will be stocked at the usual retailers:

🇺🇸 United States

Pokémon Center US → GameStop → Target → Best Buy →

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Pokémon Center UK → Smyths Toys → GAME → Argos →

This page will be updated with pre-order links and prerelease event dates when officially announced.