Gallery: Hunting For Hits In Pokémon TCG’s Upcoming ‘Chaos Rising’ Expansion
The Pokémon Trading Card Game’s next expansion, “Chaos Rising,” launches on May 22nd, 2026, with Kalos’ Greninja taking center stage on the set’s artwork. The Pokémon Company has been teasing a full Illustration Rare Greninja evolution line as a key highlight for collectors and competitive players alike.
Ahead of the official launch, The Pokémon Company provided early access to the expansion through preview materials including an Elite Trainer Box and two Build & Battle Boxes, totaling 17 packs. A gallery documenting pack openings from this preview shows the range of cards available in the set, with reviewers hunting for valuable hits including the featured Illustration Rare cards.
The Chaos Rising expansion continues the Pokémon TCG’s strategy of leveraging popular Pokémon with premium card treatments to drive collector interest. The focus on Greninja and full-art variants represents the set’s primary appeal as it heads toward its May launch window.