Pokémon TCG 2026 Release Calendar Australia — Every Set, Date & Pre-Order
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 from Brisbane.
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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Late 2026 (TBA) | Anniversary chases (unconfirmed) | ◇ TBA | Shop → |
Lock in the nearest drops
These are the four nearest 2026 drops, each linking straight to its Grailborne page with live AUD pricing. First Partner Series 3 and the new Mega Forces Tin are the closest pre-orders on the calendar, with Pitch Black and Chaos Rising still shipping strong from their July/May releases.
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Frequently asked questions
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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.
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