Upcoming Pokémon TCG sets
Every announced Pokémon TCG expansion that hasn't released yet — release dates, card counts and how each English set maps to its Japanese counterpart. Next up in English: Pitch Black, out July 17, 2026 (in 15 days).
Coming to English
Pitch Black
Mega Evolution · English · 130 cards
July 17, 2026
JP version: Abyss Eye (May 22, 2026)
5th expansion in Mega Evolution block. Features darker themes tied to Pokémon Legends Z-A. Based on JP Abyss Eye.
Set details →30th Celebration
Mega Evolution · English · 210 cards
September 16, 2026
JP version: Glory of Team Rocket
Anniversary/celebration set. JP counterpart release date TBD.
Set details →Delta Reign
Mega Evolution · English · 210 cards
November 6, 2026
JP version: Hot Air Arena
JP counterpart release date TBD. Last announced EN set for 2026.
Set details →🇯🇵 Japanese sets · often a preview of what's next in English
Abyss Eye
Mega Evolution · Japanese
May 22, 2026
EN version: Pitch Black (July 17, 2026)
Already released in JP. EN version (Pitch Black) releases Jul 17 2026.
Set details →Glory of Team Rocket
Mega Evolution · Japanese
TBA
EN version: 30th Celebration (September 16, 2026)
JP release date TBD. EN version (30th Celebration) Sep 16 2026.
Set details →Hot Air Arena
Mega Evolution · Japanese
TBA
EN version: Delta Reign (November 6, 2026)
JP release date TBD. EN version (Delta Reign) Nov 6 2026.
Set details →Frequently asked questions
What is the next Pokémon TCG set?
The next English Pokémon TCG expansion is Pitch Black (Mega Evolution series), releasing July 17, 2026 with around 130 cards.
How far ahead are Pokémon set release dates announced?
English set dates are usually confirmed 2–3 months ahead, while their Japanese counterparts release a few months earlier — so the Japanese set often previews what's coming to English.
Where do these release dates come from?
Announced dates are aggregated from community sources (Serebii, PokéGuardian and official reveals) and refreshed weekly. Dates can shift before official confirmation.