Chaos Rising — Where to Buy & Live Stock Tracker (2026)

The fourth expansion in the Mega Evolution era (set code ME04), themed around nightfall in Lumiose City. Mega Floette ex wreaks havoc while Mega Greninja ex rallies powerful Mega Evolution Pokemon to fight back. With 120+ cards including 6 Special Illustration Rares, 11 Illustration Rares, and 18 Ultra Rares, the set draws from the Japanese Ninja Spinner and Nihil Zero expansions.

Series: Mega Evolution · Release Date: 2026-05-22

• Booster Box (Display) — 36 booster packs. The core product for opening in bulk. MSRP ~$144 / ~€155.
• Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — 9 booster packs, foil promo card, card sleeves, dice, damage counters, and player's guide. MSRP $64.99 / ~€70.
• Pokemon Center Exclusive ETB — Upgraded ETB with exclusive accessories, available only on PokemonCenter.com. MSRP $69.99.
• Booster Bundle — 6 booster packs at a value price. MSRP $24.99 / ~€28.
• 3-Pack Blister — 3 booster packs with a promo card. MSRP ~$12–$15 / ~€14–€17.
• Build & Battle Box — Pre-release kit with 4 booster packs, a 23-card Evolution pack, and promo card for tournament play. Available from May 9.

Chaos Rising features 6 Special Illustration Rares, 11 Illustration Rares, and 18 Ultra Rare Pokemon and Trainer cards. Based on the Japanese equivalent sets (Ninja Spinner and Nihil Zero), the most valuable cards expected:

1. Mega Greninja ex SIR — The defining chase card of the set. Greninja is one of the most popular Pokemon globally. Conservative estimates place this at $500–$600+, with potential to rival Mega Gengar ex SIR from Ascended Heroes (~$960) depending on artwork reception.
2. Mega Floette ex SIR — The villain of the set's narrative, depicted against the nightscape of Lumiose City. AZ's connection to Floette from Pokemon X/Y gives this card deep lore significance.
3. Mega Pyroar ex SIR — A fan-favourite fire-type Mega Evolution with striking artwork.
4. Mega Dragalge ex SIR — The poison/dragon-type Mega brings a unique aesthetic. Niche but collectible.
5. Froakie Illustration Rare — Connecting artwork with Frogadier IR and the Mega Greninja evolution line. The trio forms a panoramic display piece, driving collector demand beyond the individual card value.
6. Frogadier Illustration Rare — Middle piece of the Greninja evolution triptych. Collectors will want all three, increasing demand.
7. Rowlet Illustration Rare — A breakout lower-rarity chase card with fan-favourite appeal. Rowlet cards consistently overperform expectations on the secondary market.
8. AZ's Tranquility (Supporter SIR) — AZ is a beloved character from Pokemon X/Y with deep ties to the Mega Evolution storyline and Floette. Trainer SIRs with popular characters hold value well.
9. Roxie (Supporter SIR) — The punk rock gym leader from Unova. Vibrant, energetic artwork makes this a standout Trainer card for collectors.

The set also includes potential god packs, continuing the trend from Ascended Heroes and Perfect Order. The smaller set size (~120 cards vs Ascended Heroes' 295) means individual chase cards have better pull rates.

Chaos Rising releases at a strategic time — May 2026 is deep into the Mega Evolution era, with collectors and players fully engaged in the new block. The smaller set size compared to Ascended Heroes concentrates value around fewer chase cards, historically a positive signal for singles pricing.

Key investment considerations:

• Greninja factor: Greninja consistently ranks as one of the top 5 most popular Pokemon worldwide. The Mega Greninja ex SIR has "Umbreon from Prismatic Evolutions" potential — a single card that defines an entire set's market value.
• Connecting artwork: The Froakie–Frogadier–Mega Greninja evolution triptych creates collector demand for complete sets, inflating prices for all three cards.
• Sealed product: Early product waves tend to be supply-constrained in Europe. ETBs and Booster Boxes from the first print run often appreciate 100–200% within 12 months for popular sets.
• Pre-release opportunity: Pre-release events run May 9–17 with Build & Battle Boxes, offering early access to the set. Pre-release promos from popular sets carry a premium.

For European collectors, the key strategy is to secure sealed product at MSRP during the first wave. TCGRadar alerts ensure you don't miss restocks.