Pokémon TCG release dates 2026
Six English Pokémon TCG sets are dated for 2026. The next is Delta Reign, out on November 6, 2026. The table shows each set, its date and the lowest price for it today.
- Six English sets are dated for 2026. Two of them are special sets with no booster box.
- English sets share one release date in the US and the UK.
- Prerelease events at local game shops begin about two weeks before a main set is out.
- Preorders at Pokémon Center are charged when they ship, about a week before release.
- A set's price at launch is not its price a month later. Each product page shows the history.
The year at a glance
- January 30, 2026
Ascended Heroes Out nowFrom $11.99 today
A special set, sold in waves through to April. - March 27, 2026
Perfect Order Out nowFrom $4.95 today
A main set. - May 22, 2026
Chaos Rising Out nowFrom $5.99 today
A main set. - July 17, 2026Pitch Black Out nowFrom $5.95 today
A main set. Prerelease events ran from July 4. - September 16, 202630th Celebration Out nowFrom $14.03 today
The anniversary set, released worldwide on one day. More products follow until December 4. - November 6, 2026Delta Reign Still to comeFrom $7.50 today
A main set. Prerelease events start on October 24.
Every 2026 set and what it costs today
| Set | Out | What to know | Lowest price today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Reign | November 6, 2026 | A main set. Prerelease events start on October 24. | From $7.50 |
| 30th Celebration | September 16, 2026 | The anniversary set, released worldwide on one day. More products follow until December 4. | From $14.03 |
| Pitch Black | July 17, 2026 | A main set. Prerelease events ran from July 4. | From $5.95 |
| Chaos Rising | May 22, 2026 | A main set. | From $5.99 |
| Perfect Order | March 27, 2026 | A main set. | From $4.95 |
| Ascended Heroes | January 30, 2026 | A special set, sold in waves through to April. | From $11.99 |
Lowest price today is the cheapest product of that set in stock across shops. See every set we track, older ones included.
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What happens before a release
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Months before | The set is announced, and shops open preorders. Popular products sell out of preorder allocations early. |
| About two weeks before | Prerelease events run at local game shops. They are the first chance to open the set's packs. |
| About a week before | Pokémon Center starts charging its preorders as they ship. |
| Release day | The set goes on sale everywhere. Pokémon Center runs a waiting room when demand is heavy. |
| The weeks after | More products of the set follow in later waves, and shops restock. |
Buying a new set without overpaying
- Preorder from a shop you trust, and keep the confirmation. A preorder can be canceled by either side.
- Compare prices in release week. The same box differs from shop to shop, and our price pages show the lowest.
- Do not pay double on day one for a main set. Main sets are printed for months, and shops restock.
- Special sets are different. They have no booster box and sell through faster, so prices hold up longer.
Common questions
When is the next Pokémon TCG set out?
Delta Reign, on November 6, 2026. English sets share one release date in the US and the UK.
How many Pokémon sets come out in 2026?
Six English sets are dated for 2026: Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order, Chaos Rising, Pitch Black, 30th Celebration and Delta Reign.
Are UK and US release dates the same?
Yes, for English sets. The same products go on sale on the same day in both countries. Japanese sets come out earlier and are different products.
What is a prerelease?
An event at a local game shop in the two weeks before a set is out. Players open packs early and build decks from them. Shops take bookings in advance.
Do prices fall after release?
It depends on the set, so we do not guess. Each product page on this site shows its price history, so you can see what that product has done since launch.
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