Pokémon TCG Release Dates 2026 and 2027: English and Japanese Sets
- English set
- Delta Reignin 16 days
- Japanese release
- Special Deck Set MEGAin 23 days
- English product
- Deck Crafter's Collectionin 2 days
- Prereleases
- Delta Reignfrom Oct 24
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Market prices from Quaza Track, updated .
The next English Pokémon TCG set is Delta Reign, out November 6, 2026, with prereleases from October 24. In Japan, Special Deck Set MEGA comes out November 13, 2026.
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Upcoming English releases
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Deck Crafter's CollectionMeowth ex, 39 Trainer cards and one booster pack | in 2 days |
| Delta Reign prereleases beginAt select Play! Pokémon stores | in 3 days |
| 30th Celebration Battle DecksEspeon ex and Umbreon ex | in 9 days |
| Delta Reign on Pokémon TCG LiveOn the Pokémon TCG Live app | in 15 days |
| Delta ReignMega Rayquaza ex | in 16 days |
| 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium CollectionsDay and Night | in 16 days |
| 30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection | in 16 days |
| 30th Celebration Figure CollectionsMew or Mewtwo figure and five packs | in 16 days |
| 30th Celebration Binder Collection | in 44 days |
Upcoming Japanese releases
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Deck Set MEGAMega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex, Mega Gengar ex | in 23 days |
What comes after Delta Reign?
In Japan, Special Deck Set MEGA comes out November 13, 2026. It holds three 60-card decks: Mega Feraligatr ex, Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Gengar ex.
Japan revealed the logo of a new series on August 31, 2026. Mega Lucario Z ex is one of the cards it brings.
Every Mega Evolution set
| English set | Released | Box market |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Evolution | Sep 26, 2025 | $388 |
| Phantasmal Flames | Nov 14, 2025 | $503 |
| Ascended Heroes | Jan 30, 2026 | $160 (ETB) |
| Perfect Order | Mar 27, 2026 | $224 |
| Chaos Rising | May 22, 2026 | $231 |
| Pitch Black | Jul 17, 2026 | $232 |
| 30th Celebration | Sep 16, 2026 | $165 (ETB) |
| Delta Reign | Nov 6, 2026 | $308 |
For Ascended Heroes and 30th Celebration the price shown is the Elite Trainer Box.
Japanese Mega Evolution sets
| Set | Box market |
|---|---|
| Mega BraveAug 1, 2025 | $102 |
| Mega SymphoniaAug 1, 2025 | $107 |
| Inferno XSep 26, 2025 | $135 |
| MEGA Dream exNov 28, 2025 | $106 |
| Nihil ZeroJan 23, 2026 | $93 |
| Ninja SpinnerMar 13, 2026 | $98 |
| Abyss EyeMay 22, 2026 | $98 |
| Storm EmeraldaJul 31, 2026 | $119 |
How often does Pokémon release a new set?
The English Mega Evolution expansions dated for 2026:
- Ascended Heroes: January 30
- Perfect Order: March 27
- Chaos Rising: May 22
- Pitch Black: July 17
- 30th Celebration: September 16
- Delta Reign: November 6
Delta Reign prereleases begin October 24. It reaches the Pokémon TCG Live app on November 5.
30th Celebration was the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a coordinated global launch. It came out on September 16, 2026 in participating markets.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Pokémon TCG set coming out?
Delta Reign comes out in English on November 6, 2026, with prereleases from October 24. In Japan, Special Deck Set MEGA comes out November 13, 2026.
What is the next Pokémon set after Delta Reign?
In Japan, Special Deck Set MEGA comes out November 13, 2026. A new Japanese series will bring Mega Lucario Z ex.
Do Japanese Pokémon sets come out before English ones?
Not always. 30th Celebration was the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a coordinated global launch, on September 16, 2026. The tables above give each set's English and Japanese dates.
How many Pokémon TCG sets come out a year?
In 2026, English expansions are dated January 30, March 27, May 22, July 17, September 16 and November 6. Collections and decks come out in between.
More set guides: Delta Reign, 30th Celebration.
Sources
- The Pokémon Company: Pokémon TCG release schedule
- The Pokémon Company: Mega Evolution Delta Reign media alert
- Pokémon: Delta Reign prerelease events
- Pokémon: every Pokémon TCG product release in October 2026
- Pokémon: 30th Celebration product showcase
- Pokémon: 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collections
- Pokémon: 30th Celebration Figure Collection
- Pokémon: 30th Celebration Binder Collection
- The Pokémon Company: 30th Celebration media alert
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Special Deck Set MEGA
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): new series logo and Mega Lucario Z ex
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Inferno X
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): MEGA Dream ex
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Nihil Zero
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Ninja Spinner
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Abyss Eye
- Pokémon Card Game (Japan): Storm Emeralda
- Quaza Track: market prices for every set
