Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising released on May 22, 2026 as the next English set in the Mega Evolution era. Mega Greninja ex is the headline card, Mega Floette ex anchors the set’s Lumiose City story, and the secret rares include 11 illustration rares, 6 special illustration rares and a gold Mega Greninja ex.
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Chaos Rising release date
Chaos Rising released in English on May 22, 2026. Prerelease events ran from May 9-17, 2026, and the set arrived on Pokémon TCG Live on May 21, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 9-17, 2026 | Prerelease events |
| May 21, 2026 | Pokémon TCG Live release |
| May 22, 2026 | Main retail release |
It sits alongside the other Mega Evolution sets: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames and Perfect Order.
How many cards are in Chaos Rising?
Chaos Rising has 122 cards: 86 in the main set and 36 secret rares numbered beyond 086. That makes it slightly smaller than Perfect Order at 124 cards.
| Rarity | Cards | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 38 | Main set |
| Uncommon | 26 | Main set |
| Rare | 12 | Main set |
| Double Rare (Pokémon ex) | 10 | Main set |
| Illustration Rare | 11 | 087-097 |
| Ultra Rare (full art ex and Trainers) | 18 | 098-115 |
| Special Illustration Rare | 6 | 116-121 |
| Hyper Rare (gold) | 1 | 122 |
The 10 Double Rares are split evenly: 5 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex (Pyroar, Greninja, Floette, Gallade and Dragalge) and 5 regular Pokémon ex (Beedrill, Gourgeist, Krookodile, Cobalion and Cinccino).
Chaos Rising chase cards
The Mega Evolution ex are the cards most people open the set for. Greninja already has broad collector demand, and Mega treatments pull extra interest from both collectors and players.
- Mega Greninja ex: the headline card, with three secret rare versions.
- Mega Floette ex: the set’s central threat, tied to the Lumiose City theme.
- Mega Pyroar ex: the Fire-type Mega, with a mane of flame that fills the card.
- Mega Dragalge ex: a less obvious Mega that got one of the six special illustration rares.
- Mega Gallade ex: the fifth Mega in the set.
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Mega Greninja ex - Chaos Rising
#022/086 · Double Rare
The headline card. Its Ninja Spinner attack shares its name with the Japanese set Chaos Rising is based on.
Mega Floette ex - Chaos Rising
#035/086 · Double Rare
The set's central threat, with Floette holding the eternal flower against a burst of light.
Mega Pyroar ex - Chaos Rising
#015/086 · Double Rare
The Fire-type Mega Evolution ex, with a flowing mane of flame filling the card.
Mega Dragalge ex - Chaos Rising
#065/086 · Double Rare
The less obvious Mega - a Poison-type that inflicts heavy Poison with Pernicious Poison.
Mega Gallade ex - Chaos Rising
#048/086 · Double Rare
The fifth Mega Evolution ex in the set, with Gallade mid-slash in a burst of orange and blue.
The real chase tier is the six special illustration rares and the gold Mega Greninja ex at #122. Four of the SIRs are Pokémon (Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Dragalge ex and Cinccino ex) and two are Supporters (AZ’s Tranquility and Roxie’s Performance).
Mega Greninja ex - Chaos Rising
#116/086 · Special Illustration Rare
Greninja surrounded by swirling water - the special illustration rare of the set's headline Pokémon.
Mega Floette ex - Chaos Rising
#117/086 · Special Illustration Rare
A dark, glittering scene for Mega Floette, fitting its role as the set's villain.
Mega Dragalge ex - Chaos Rising
#118/086 · Special Illustration Rare
Dragalge in swirling purple and teal - proof the art can carry a less popular Pokémon.
AZ's Tranquility - Chaos Rising
#120/086 · Special Illustration Rare
One of the Supporter special illustration rares: AZ resting in a sunlit garden.
Roxie's Performance - Chaos Rising
#121/086 · Special Illustration Rare
Roxie mid-concert with her guitar, the loudest card in the set.
Mega Greninja ex - Chaos Rising
#122/086 · Hyper Rare
The gold hyper rare Mega Greninja ex, the final card in the set list.
Below that, the 11 illustration rares are where a lot of the set’s best art lives. They’re cheaper to collect, and several work as sets of their own - Froakie and Frogadier share an artist with the Mega Greninja ex SIR, so you can build the whole line in one style.
Froakie - Chaos Rising
#088/086 · Illustration Rare
Drawn by Susumu Maeya, who also illustrated Frogadier and the Mega Greninja ex special illustration rare - collect all three for the full evolution line in one style.
Frogadier - Chaos Rising
#089/086 · Illustration Rare
The middle step of the Greninja line, leaping through a splash of water. A natural binder pairing with Froakie.
Xerneas - Chaos Rising
#091/086 · Illustration Rare
The Kalos Legendary against a dark, glittering background - one of the strongest illustration rares in the set.
Crobat - Chaos Rising
#093/086 · Illustration Rare
Crobat swooping over a city at night, matching the set's Lumiose City after-dark theme.
Release-week prices are rarely a good guide to long-term value. The cards that hold up are usually popular Pokémon, special illustration rares, strong playables and art collectors keep wanting once sealed product is easy to find. Our Pokémon card value checker shows the current market for any card, so you aren’t guessing from one inflated listing.
Chaos Rising products
The product lineup follows the usual modern English set pattern:
- Booster packs
- Sleeved booster packs
- Booster display boxes
- Elite Trainer Box
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
- Booster Bundle
- Build & Battle Box
- 1-pack and 3-pack blisters
- Checklane blisters
The simple split for collectors:
- Buy booster display boxes or bundles if your priority is opening packs.
- Buy ETBs if you want the sealed display piece, accessories, and promo.
- Buy singles if you only want Mega Greninja ex, the special illustration rares, or specific artists.
Opening packs is fun, but it is rarely the cheapest way to get one chase card. With 36 secret rares spread across the set, buying the single is almost always cheaper than chasing it.
Is Chaos Rising based on a Japanese set?
Yes. Chaos Rising is closely based on Japan’s Ninja Spinner set. English sets can add, remove or reshuffle cards compared with their Japanese source, so if you’re tracking set completion, use the English checklist.
You can browse both: the English Chaos Rising card list and the Japanese Ninja Spinner card list.
Booster boxes or singles?
It depends on what you want out of the set:
- Buy sealed if you want to open packs or keep a sealed display piece, ideally at or near retail price.
- Buy singles if you’re after one or two specific cards. It’s almost always cheaper than opening for them.
- Watch the special illustration rares and the gold Mega Greninja ex if you’re thinking long term. Top-tier art of popular Pokémon tends to hold value best.
- Track condition and variants from day one so your collection data stays clean, including reverse holos, which Chaos Rising has.
If you use TCG Companion for collection tracking, scan each card, pick the right variant, add the quantity, and the app tracks your Chaos Rising value alongside the rest of your collection.
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Chaos Rising FAQ
When did Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising release?
Chaos Rising released on May 22, 2026, with prerelease events from May 9-17, 2026.
Is Chaos Rising in TCG Companion?
Yes. The full 122-card set is in TCG Companion. You can browse the card list on the site or scan the cards in the app to check prices.
What are the main chase cards in Chaos Rising?
The six special illustration rares - Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Dragalge ex, Cinccino ex, AZ’s Tranquility and Roxie’s Performance - and the gold hyper rare Mega Greninja ex (#122).
How many cards are in Chaos Rising?
122 cards: 86 in the main set plus 36 secret rares (11 illustration rares, 18 ultra rares, 6 special illustration rares and 1 hyper rare).
Is Chaos Rising connected to Ninja Spinner?
Yes. Chaos Rising is closely based on Japan’s Ninja Spinner set, with adjustments for the English release.