Pokémon TCG: reveals new Chaos Rising promo cards
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- Pokémon TCG unveils three new promo cards in the Chaos Rising set, available at select retailers.
Pokémon TCG: unveiling new Chaos Rising promo cards
The Pokémon TCG has revealed three new promo cards that will be available in the latest set, Chaos Rising. These special cards can only be obtained at select stores as a bonus with the purchase of Pokémon TCG products. The newest expansion in this popular franchise is all about new Mega Evolutions and interesting new Trainers.
New cards in Chaos Rising
Chaos Rising marks the debut of Mega Greninja ex as the cover Pokémon and also introduces other Mega Evolutions, such as Mega Dragalge and Mega Floette. This set offers players and collectors a range of exciting new cards and gameplay possibilities. Alongside the new Mega Pokémon, the set also includes new Trainers from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including Emma and Philippe, while veteran Gym Leader Roxie returns in a special performance.
Promo cards and exclusive availability
The three new promo cards are as follows:
- Ho-Oh: Available at GameStop in the US and EB Games in Canada and Australia.
- Keldeo: Found at Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, and BoxLunch in the US.
- Delphox: Available at Best Buy in the US, Mr. Toys and ToyMate in Australia, and JB Hi-Fi in New Zealand.
These promo cards are available with purchases of $15 or more in Pokémon products, which makes them even more valuable as collectibles.
Gameplay and competitive value
The promos are not only appealing to collectors, but could also affect competitive play. Ho-Oh has a powerful recovery ability that lets players return up to three Pokémon from the discard pile with its attack, Flames of Revival. Delphox is also an interesting addition to a variety of decks, allowing players to discard Fire Energy to draw up to seven cards. While Keldeo is not considered quite as competitive, all three cards are likely to be sought after because of their exclusivity.
Timeline
2026-05-10: Reveal of three new promo cards for Pokémon TCG, tied to the Chaos Rising set.
July 2026: Expected release of the next major set, Pitch Black, featuring the debut of Mega Darkrai ex.
2026: Pokémon's 30th anniversary, with a special new expansion that rewrites iconic cards from Pokémon TCG history.
With the release of Chaos Rising, along with additions in upcoming sets, the Pokémon TCG is shaping up for an exciting period for both players and collectors. With a variety of new cards and unique gameplay elements, there is plenty to look forward to in the Pokémon universe.
