Pokemon TCG release dates for 2026: Europe calendar

Pokemon TCG release dates for 2026 include two more confirmed English-language releases in Europe: Mega Evolution: Pitch Black on July 17 and Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration on September 16.

For the full history from Base Set onward, use the Pokemon TCG sets in order list. This page focuses only on the 2026 European calendar.

This Europe calendar uses dates published by Pokemon UK. A retailer may deliver a product later because of local stock, shipping, or country-specific distribution. A shop preorder date is not an official set release date.

Confirmed Pokemon TCG release dates for Europe

Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes

Ascended Heroes started releasing on January 30, 2026. It is a special expansion, so that date marked the first product wave rather than the arrival of every product. The Pokemon special sets guide explains why these releases use a different product schedule.

The regular and Pokemon Center ETBs followed on February 20. Premium collections arrived in March, and the booster bundle launched on April 24. This is why two shops can show different Ascended Heroes product dates without either listing being wrong.

Mega Evolution: Perfect Order

Perfect Order launched on March 27, 2026. Its main lineup included booster displays, ETBs, Pokemon Center ETBs, Build and Battle Boxes, and booster bundles on the same date.

Use the Perfect Order price guide for product comparisons rather than treating the release date as a reason to buy immediately.

Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising

Chaos Rising arrived on May 22, 2026. Pokemon's product showcase lists the standard main-set lineup: a 36-pack booster display, 9-pack ETB, 11-pack Pokemon Center ETB, 4-pack Build and Battle Box, and 6-pack booster bundle.

The expansion has already been released, but stock and delivery dates still differ between European retailers.

Mega Evolution: Pitch Black

Pitch Black is scheduled for July 17, 2026. Pokemon has confirmed more than 115 cards, including more than 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 cards with special illustrations.

The set features Mega Darkrai ex alongside Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex. For preorder checks and the case for waiting, read the Pitch Black preorder guide.

Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration

The 30th Celebration product line starts on September 16, 2026. Pokemon's UK product gallery confirms that date for products including the Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box.

Anniversary products can arrive in several formats and waves. Use the 30th Celebration product guide to separate pack-focused products from premium collector boxes.

Why Europe release dates can look inconsistent

This calendar uses Pokemon UK as its official English-language source. A confirmed release date still does not guarantee that every shop in Germany, France, Spain, or another country receives stock that morning.

Retailer dates can differ because:

• A special expansion may release products in waves.
• A retailer may list the date its own stock is expected.
• Preorders can open months before release.
• Delivery delays can affect one country or shop.
• Pokemon Center exclusives may use a separate sales channel.

When dates conflict, check the official Pokemon news article or product gallery first. Treat retailer dates as shop-specific information.

How to use a Pokemon card release calendar

A calendar is useful for planning, not predicting prices. New sets can be expensive at preorder, cheap at launch, or hard to find for a short period. There is no fixed pattern that applies to every expansion.

Use this routine:

1. Confirm the date through Pokemon UK.
2. Check whether it is a main or special expansion.
3. See which products launch on that date.
4. Compare several EUR offers after stock appears.
5. Watch vendor count before treating one listing as the market price.

The Europe price hub shows current EUR product data. The monthly Europe deals report is better for a broad market check after products are available.

What is the next Pokemon TCG set after Pitch Black?

The next confirmed expansion in this calendar is Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration on September 16, 2026. Any set listed after that needs an official Pokemon announcement or product page.

Pokemon may announce more 2026 products after this page is published. Check the updated date near the article title before relying on the calendar for a later release.

Sources

The dates come from Pokemon UK's official announcements and product pages for Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order, Chaos Rising, Pitch Black, and the 30th Celebration Pokemon Center ETB.

FAQ

What is the next Pokemon TCG set in 2026?

As of July 12, 2026, the next confirmed English-language expansion is Mega Evolution: Pitch Black on July 17. Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration follows on September 16. Later dates should be treated as unconfirmed until Pokemon publishes an announcement or product page.

Are Pokemon TCG release dates the same across Europe?

The official English-language date is usually shared across European markets, but store availability can differ. Local distributors, shipping delays, and retailer stock schedules may cause a product to appear later in one country or shop.

Why does one set have several release dates?

Special expansions can release in waves. Ascended Heroes began with small collections on January 30, 2026, while its ETBs, premium collections, and booster bundle arrived on later dates. Each date refers to a different product wave.

When does Pokemon TCG: Pitch Black release?

Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution - Pitch Black releases on July 17, 2026. Pokemon has confirmed more than 115 cards and several Mega Evolution Pokemon ex, including Mega Darkrai ex.

When does Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration release?

Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration begins releasing on September 16, 2026. Check individual product pages because anniversary products may have their own formats, sales channels, and later product waves.