New Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Expansion Officially Announced After Leaks, Preorders Start Soon - IGN

The Pokémon Company International has officially confirmed the next Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution expansion will be Chaos Rising. This comes after initial leaks in February had preemtively revealed the third set to release in 2026. Chaos Rising is set to focus on Mega Evolutions featured in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with "Mega Floette ex wreaking havoc as night falls in Lumiose City." Other "powerful" Mega Evolutions in focus include Mega Greninja ex, Mega Pyroar ex, and Mega Dragalge ex. Trainers can also look forward to: five Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, five Pokémon ex, 11 illustration rare Pokémon, 18 ultra rare Pokémon and Trainer cards, and six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards included. The new expansion will be available from May 22, 2026, with preorders expected to start soon at The Pokémon Center and other major retailers. Also revealed was the new Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box, featuring Mega Greninja, which is expected to release alongside the expansion in May. Before Chaos Rising, the next set to release for Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution is Perfect Order, which launches soon on March 27. Just like Chaos Rising, Perfect Order focuses on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, an