Pokémon TCG 2026 Release Calendar (Australia) — Every Set, Date & Pre-order
The complete 2026 line-up in one place: every confirmed Mega Evolution and Scarlet & Violet set, its Australian release window, headline chase and where to lock it in. Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year means more product waves than usual — this is the map. Prices are live AUD at Grailborne, dispatched fast, Australia-wide.
2026 is the year the Mega Evolution era takes over. Five Mega sets land across the year alongside the tail of Scarlet & Violet and the anniversary product for Pokémon’s 30th. Below is every set with its confirmed Australian date, the card that carries it, and a direct link to shop the ones that are live. Bookmark this — we update it as new sets are announced.
The Mega Evolution era — 2026’s main line
Five Mega Evolution sets anchor the 2026 calendar. All five Mega Evolution sets released so far are shipping — see our full Pitch Black set guide. Each links straight to its Grailborne collection.
| Mega Evolution set | AU date | Headline chase | Status | |
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Ascended Heroes Mega Set 1
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Shipping now | Pikachu ex · Mega Gengar · Mega Dragonite | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Phantasmal Flames Mega Set 2
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Shipping now | Mega Charizard X ex | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Perfect Order Mega Set 3
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April 2026 | Mega Zygarde ex | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Chaos Rising Mega Set 4
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22 May 2026 | Mega Greninja ex | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Pitch Black Mega Set 5
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17 July 2026 | Mega Darkrai ex | ● Shipping | Shop → |
Scarlet & Violet + the 30th anniversary
The Mega era shares 2026 with the tail of Scarlet & Violet and Pokémon’s 30th-anniversary product. These sets remain in demand — Prismatic Evolutions in particular is still the benchmark for modern sealed.
| Set | AU date | Headline chase | Status | |
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Prismatic Evolutions SV — special set
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Still available | Eeveelutions · benchmark sealed | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Destined Rivals SV10 — Team Rocket
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Still available | Mewtwo ex · Cynthia’s Garchomp | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Journey Together SV — partnership
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Still available | Deep SIR / trainer line-up | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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First Partner Illustration Series 1 · 2 · 3
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S3: 7 Aug 2026 | Jumbo starter illustrations | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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30th Celebration Anniversary set
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16 Sep 2026 | Mewtwo ex · Mew ex · 30 Pikachu arts | ● Shipping | Shop → |
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Delta Reign Mega Set 6
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6 Nov 2026 | Mega Rayquaza ex – Golurk – Malamar – Golisopod | ◆ Pre-order | Shop → |
Lock in the nearest drops
These are the four nearest upcoming Pokémon drops still open for pre-order, each linking straight to its Grailborne page with live AUD pricing. The 30th Celebration set rolls out in four waves from 16 September 2026 and Delta Reign closes the year on 6 November. Everything earlier in 2026 has already released and is shipping now: see how every Pokémon booster box compares on cost per pack →
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Release dates reflect official announcements (Pokemon.com) at time of writing and can change; this calendar is updated as new information becomes available. Card values are secondary-market estimates (PriceCharting/TCGplayer) that vary by condition and time. Australian pricing and stock per Grailborne. General market information, not financial advice.
🔮 New: read our complete Mega Evolution era guide — every set from the base set to Pitch Black, each chase card’s real AUD value, and what to buy sealed.
💸 On a budget? See our best sealed Pokémon under $100 — the smartest loose packs, mini tins and booster bundles in stock right now.
🎁 Buying a box rather than a set? Our Pokémon ex Boxes & Premium Collections guide breaks down every tier — 4-pack ex Boxes through to the 30-pack 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection — with exact contents and live Australian prices. For the poster and tech sticker boxes that carry the special-set packs — including the 16 September 30th Celebration Poster Box — see our Pokémon poster collections and tech sticker collections guide.
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