Pokémon TCG Sets in Order

Mega Evolution 2025–present

The Mega Evolution series began in 2025 and brought Mega Evolution Pokémon ex back to the card game.

English sets in release order

1. Mega Evolution 2025
2. Phantasmal Flames 2025
3. Ascended Heroes 2026 special expansion
4. Perfect Order 2026
5. Chaos Rising 2026
6. Pitch Black 2026

Japanese sets in our collection

• M1L Mega Brave 2025
• M2a MEGA Dream ex 2025

In stock: Mega Gengar ex ACE 10 (MEGA Dream ex M2a), Mega Venusaur ex PSA 10, Bulbasaur PSA 10, Mega Gengar ex ACE 10 (Ascended Heroes), Mega Dragonite ex PSA 9. All Mega Evolution graded cards →

Scarlet & Violet 2023–2025

Scarlet & Violet brought back Pokémon ex and introduced Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares, known as Art Rares and Special Art Rares in Japanese sets.

English sets in release order

1. Scarlet & Violet 2023
2. Paldea Evolved 2023
3. Obsidian Flames 2023
4. 151 2023
5. Paradox Rift 2023
6. Paldean Fates 2024
7. Temporal Forces 2024
8. Twilight Masquerade 2024
9. Shrouded Fable 2024
10. Stellar Crown 2024
11. Surging Sparks 2024
12. Prismatic Evolutions 2025
13. Journey Together 2025
14. Destined Rivals 2025
15. Black Bolt & White Flare 2025 special expansion

Japanese sets in our collection

• SV8 Super Electric Breaker 2024
• SV8a Terastal Festival ex 2024
• SV9 Battle Partners 2025

In stock: Eevee ex PSA 10, Flareon ex PSA 10, Espeon ex PSA 10, Leafeon ex PSA 10, Jolteon ex PSA 10, Articuno PSA 10, Pikachu ex PSA 10. All Scarlet & Violet graded cards →

Sword & Shield 2020–2023

Sword & Shield introduced Pokémon V, VMAX and VSTAR, and its alternate-art cards are among the most collected of the modern era.

English sets in release order

1. Sword & Shield 2020
2. Rebel Clash 2020
3. Darkness Ablaze 2020
4. Champion's Path 2020
5. Vivid Voltage 2020
6. Shining Fates 2021
7. Battle Styles 2021
8. Chilling Reign 2021
9. Evolving Skies 2021
10. Celebrations 2021
11. Fusion Strike 2021
12. Brilliant Stars 2022
13. Astral Radiance 2022
14. Pokémon GO 2022
15. Lost Origin 2022
16. Silver Tempest 2022
17. Crown Zenith 2023

Japanese sets in our collection

• s12a VSTAR Universe 2022

In stock: Charizard V PSA 10.

Sun & Moon 2017–2019

Sun & Moon introduced Pokémon-GX and TAG TEAM cards, and Hidden Fates added the Shiny Vault.

English sets in release order

1. Sun & Moon 2017
2. Guardians Rising 2017
3. Burning Shadows 2017
4. Shining Legends 2017
5. Crimson Invasion 2017
6. Ultra Prism 2018
7. Forbidden Light 2018
8. Celestial Storm 2018
9. Dragon Majesty 2018
10. Lost Thunder 2018
11. Team Up 2019
12. Detective Pikachu 2019
13. Unbroken Bonds 2019
14. Unified Minds 2019
15. Hidden Fates 2019
16. Cosmic Eclipse 2019

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XY 2014–2016

XY is where Mega Evolution first arrived in the card game, alongside Pokémon-EX and BREAK cards. It closed with Evolutions, a reimagining of the original Base Set.

English sets in release order

1. XY 2014
2. Flashfire 2014
3. Furious Fists 2014
4. Phantom Forces 2014
5. Primal Clash 2015
6. Double Crisis 2015
7. Roaring Skies 2015
8. Ancient Origins 2015
9. BREAKthrough 2015
10. BREAKpoint 2016
11. Generations 2016
12. Fates Collide 2016
13. Steam Siege 2016
14. Evolutions 2016

Japanese sets in our collection

• CP6 20th Anniversary 2016

In stock: Ninetales PSA 9, Mewtwo EX PSA 8, Pidgeot EX PSA 8, Charizard PSA 9. All XY graded cards →

Black & White 2011–2013

Black & White introduced Pokémon-EX and full-art cards, and closed with the Team Plasma sets and Legendary Treasures.

English sets in release order

1. Black & White 2011
2. Emerging Powers 2011
3. Noble Victories 2011
4. Next Destinies 2012
5. Dark Explorers 2012
6. Dragons Exalted 2012
7. Dragon Vault 2012 special expansion
8. Boundaries Crossed 2012
9. Plasma Storm 2013
10. Plasma Freeze 2013
11. Plasma Blast 2013
12. Legendary Treasures 2013

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HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010–2011

HeartGold & SoulSilver brought Pokémon Prime and Pokémon LEGEND cards, and ended with Call of Legends.

English sets in release order

1. HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
2. Unleashed 2010
3. Undaunted 2010
4. Triumphant 2010
5. Call of Legends 2011

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Platinum 2009

Platinum continued Pokémon LV.X and added Pokémon SP cards.

English sets in release order

1. Platinum 2009
2. Rising Rivals 2009
3. Supreme Victors 2009
4. Arceus 2009

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Diamond & Pearl 2007–2008

Diamond & Pearl introduced Pokémon LV.X cards.

English sets in release order

1. Diamond & Pearl 2007
2. Mysterious Treasures 2007
3. Secret Wonders 2007
4. Great Encounters 2008
5. Majestic Dawn 2008
6. Legends Awakened 2008
7. Stormfront 2008

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EX 2003–2007

The EX era introduced Pokémon-ex, Gold Star cards and Delta Species.

English sets in release order

1. Ruby & Sapphire 2003
2. Sandstorm 2003
3. Dragon 2003
4. Team Magma vs Team Aqua 2004
5. Hidden Legends 2004
6. FireRed & LeafGreen 2004
7. Team Rocket Returns 2004
8. Deoxys 2005
9. Emerald 2005
10. Unseen Forces 2005
11. Delta Species 2005
12. Legend Maker 2006
13. Holon Phantoms 2006
14. Crystal Guardians 2006
15. Dragon Frontiers 2006
16. Power Keepers 2007

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Base Set and the Wizards of the Coast era 1999–2003

The original era published by Wizards of the Coast, from Base Set through the Neo and e-Card sets. 1st Edition and Shadowless Base Set cards are some of the most valuable in the hobby.

English sets in release order

1. Base Set 1999
2. Jungle 1999
3. Fossil 1999
4. Base Set 2 2000
5. Team Rocket 2000
6. Gym Heroes 2000
7. Gym Challenge 2000
8. Neo Genesis 2000
9. Neo Discovery 2001
10. Neo Revelation 2001
11. Neo Destiny 2002
12. Legendary Collection 2002
13. Expedition 2002
14. Aquapolis 2003
15. Skyridge 2003

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