Chaos Rising

Overview

Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution — Chaos Rising (ME04) is the fourth expansion in the Mega Evolution fan series, released on 22 May 2026. The set is the English counterpart to Japan's Ninja Spinner expansion and centres on Water- and Poison-type Mega Evolution Pokemon, with Mega Greninja ex as the headline card. Chaos Rising is the most Ninja-forward release in the series and features the first-ever Mega Greninja ex card in the Mega Evolution era alongside some of the most painterly Special Illustration Rare artwork to date.

Set Details

• Set Code: ME04
• Series: Mega Evolution fan series
• Total Cards: 122
• Release Date: 22 May 2026 (Presale available now)
• Based On: Japanese Ninja Spinner expansion
• English-Only Additions: Mega Gallade ex, Krookodile ex, and Adversity Policy — cards not present in the Japanese base set

What's Available

Grailborne stocks the complete Chaos Rising product lineup, factory sealed and shipped from our Australian warehouse:

• Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — 9 booster packs, 65 card sleeves, 45 Energy cards, player guide, dice, damage counters, and condition markers. The Pokemon Center exclusive ETB adds a metallic Mega Greninja ex promo card and exclusive dice not found in the standard version.
• Booster Box — 36 packs per box; the standard bulk-pull format for set collectors and investors.
• Booster Bundle — 6-pack bundle, ideal for casual pulls or gifting.
• 3-Pack Blisters and Checklane Blisters — entry-level sealed product with a promo card included.
• Sleeved Boosters — individual packs with foil outer sleeve.
• Mega Greninja Premium Collection — jumbo promo card, booster packs, and a playmat featuring Mega Greninja ex.

Chase Cards and Key Cards

Chaos Rising features five Mega Evolution Pokemon ex, six Special Illustration Rares, and a Mega Hyper Rare at the top of the pull ladder:

• Mega Greninja ex — Special Illustration Rare (#116): The most sought-after card in the set. Full-art painterly treatment. On the secondary market this card has been trading above the gold Mega Hyper Rare due to artwork demand.
• Mega Greninja ex — Mega Hyper Rare (#122): Gold-etched treatment and the highest-numbered card in the set. Strong demand driven by Greninja's enduring collector following.
• Mega Dragalge ex — Special Illustration Rare: Poison-type fan favourite with vivid underwater artwork; consistently high secondary demand.
• Cinccino ex — Special Illustration Rare: Surprise chase card due to a lower pull rate relative to expectation and distinctive character art.
• Roxie's Performance — Special Illustration Rare: Supporter card SIR with full trainer artwork; popular with competitive and casual collectors alike.
• Mega Pyroar ex, Mega Floette ex, Mega Gallade ex: Additional Mega Evolution ex cards rounding out the set's Pokemon ex lineup.

All card data is based on confirmed set lists. Pull rates are subject to print-run variation.

Collector Notes

Chaos Rising is the first Mega Evolution set to feature Mega Greninja ex — a card that collectors have anticipated since the fan series launched. Greninja's popularity, built over years of competitive and casual play, means demand for the top-rarity Mega Greninja ex cards is noticeably higher than equivalent cards from earlier Mega Evolution sets. The Cinccino ex SIR has outperformed expectations on the secondary market and is an under-the-radar target for collectors.

From an investment standpoint, Booster Boxes sealed at launch have historically retained or appreciated in value within the Mega Evolution series as print runs are controlled. Early ETB purchases also lock in the factory-sealed promo configuration before stock clears at retail.

FAQ

Q: When does Chaos Rising ship from Grailborne?
A: Chaos Rising is a presale with an expected release of 22 May 2026. Orders placed before release ship as soon as stock arrives at our warehouse. You will receive a dispatch notification email the moment your order leaves us.

Q: Does the Elite Trainer Box include 9 packs?
A: Yes. The standard Chaos Rising ETB contains 9 booster packs (each with 10 cards), 65 sleeves, a full Energy card set, damage counters, dice, and a condition marker. The Pokemon Center exclusive ETB also includes a metallic Mega Greninja ex promo card and exclusive dice.

Q: What is the difference between the standard ETB and the Pokemon Center exclusive ETB?
A: Both contain 9 booster packs and the standard accessories. The Pokemon Center exclusive version adds a metallic foil Mega Greninja ex promo card and a set of exclusive dice not available in the standard retail version.

Q: Is Chaos Rising English or Japanese?
A: All products stocked at Grailborne are English-language. The set is based on the Japanese Ninja Spinner expansion but the English version includes three additional cards not in Japan's release: Mega Gallade ex, Krookodile ex, and Adversity Policy.

Q: How many cards are in the Chaos Rising set?
A: The English set contains 122 cards in total, spanning common, uncommon, rare, double rare (ex), ultra rare, illustration rare, special illustration rare, and the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Greninja ex at the top of the rarity ladder.

Q: Are Chaos Rising products good for set collecting?
A: Yes. A full master set of 122 cards is achievable with 2 to 3 booster boxes depending on luck. The SIR and Mega Hyper Rare cards have the lowest pull rates and are the typical gap-fillers after bulk opening. Many collectors buy individual SIRs post-release to complete the master set without cracking additional boxes.

Related Collections

Explore the full Mega Evolution series and broader Pokemon TCG range at Grailborne:

• Ascended Heroes (ME01) — the first Mega Evolution set, featuring Mega Charizard ex and Mega Venusaur ex.
• Phantasmal Flames (ME02) — Fire and Ghost types, Mega Houndoom ex chase card.
• Perfect Order (ME03) — Steel and Psychic types, Mega Metagross ex as the headline card.
• All Pokemon TCG — the complete Grailborne Pokemon sealed product range.