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Pokémon TCG 2026 Release Calendar Australia — Every Set, Date & Pre-Order

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Grailborne Release Calendar

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Your complete Pokémon TCG 2026 release calendar for Australia — every confirmed set, date and pre-order in one place. Updated as new sets are announced. Bookmark this page to never miss a drop. (See our First Partner Illustration Collection buyer’s guide.)

Last updated: May 2026. Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year has brought the Mega Evolution era back — expect more product waves than usual.

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Ascended Heroes
Mega Evolution Set 1. Full wave released. ETB, Booster Box, Mini Tins, Booster Bundle, Mega ex Boxes all in stock. Chase cards: Mega Gengar, Pikachu, Mega Dragonite.
Phantasmal Flames
Mega Evolution Set 2. Now shipping. Mega Charizard X ex headline set. ETB, Booster Box, Mini Portfolios available. One of the most opened sets of the year. Read the full Phantasmal Flames guide →
Perfect Order
Mega Evolution Set 3. Released April 2026. Mega Zygarde ex leads. Available now: ETB, Booster Box, Booster Bundle, Sleeved Packs.
Chaos Rising
Mega Evolution Set 4. Released 22 May 2026. Mega Greninja ex headline card. Ninja/shadow theme. ETB, Booster Box, Premium Collection shipping now. Read our full Chaos Rising guide.
Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box
Ascended Heroes — the first Mega Evolution set, currently shipping in full at Grailborne.

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Team Rocket’s Moltres UPC
Ships Early June. Ultra Premium Collection featuring Moltres ex promo, 16 packs, and premium accessories. Destined Rivals era.
Prismatic Evolutions Premium
Ships Early June. Lucario/Tyranitar Premium Collection. 12 Prismatic Evolutions packs + jumbo card + figure.
First Partner Series 2
Ships Mid-June. Jumbo starter Pokémon cards continue. Collector’s item for the 30th anniversary celebration.
First Partner Series 3
Releases August 7, 2026. Final wave of the First Partner series. Pre-orders open now to lock in allocation.

Upcoming — July 2026 & Beyond

Pitch Black
July 17, 2026. Fifth Mega Evolution set. Mega Darkrai expected headline. Shadow/dark theme continuation from Chaos Rising. Pre-orders expected to open mid-June.
30th Anniversary Set
Late 2026 TBA. Rumored special celebration set. Expected Q4 2026. Official announcement pending.

Scarlet & Violet Era — Still Available

While the Mega Evolution era dominates 2026, these Scarlet & Violet sets are still in stock and worth considering:

  • Prismatic Evolutions — Eeveelution special set. Still the benchmark for modern sealed.
  • Destined Rivals — Team Rocket returns. Mewtwo, Cynthia’s Garchomp chase cards.
  • Journey Together — Partnership theme. Strong SIR lineup with trainer cards.
  • Surging Sparks — Late 2025 release, excellent pull rates, still near retail.

Australian release dates typically match global English releases. However, allocation can be limited — especially for premium products. Pre-ordering is the safest way to secure high-demand items at retail pricing.

How to Pre-Order in Australia

Pre-Orders Open
Typically 2-4 weeks before release. Popular sets can sell out within days of pre-orders opening.
Payment
Grailborne charges at time of order. Products ship on or within 1-2 days of release date.
Allocation
High-demand products receive limited allocation. First in = first served. Check back regularly.

Release dates are based on official announcements and may change. This calendar is updated as new information becomes available. Bookmark this page for the latest updates.

Sources: Pokemon.com, PokeBeach, TCGplayer. Release dates reflect official announcements at time of writing and can change.

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