Updated July 30, 2026
2026 TCG release calendar
Official release dates for major Pokémon, One Piece and Flesh and Blood products, plus links to our buyer-focused guides when a product needs more than a date.
Calendar rule: dates are taken from official publisher sources. Retail availability, preorder timing and local store release events can differ.
| Date | Game | Product | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | One Piece | The Azure Sea’s Seven [OP14-EB04] | Released |
| January 30, 2026 | Pokémon | Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes | Released |
| March 27, 2026 | Pokémon | Mega Evolution—Perfect Order | Released |
| April 3, 2026 | One Piece | Adventure on Kami’s Island [OP15-EB04] | Released |
| May 22, 2026 | Pokémon | Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising | Released |
| June 5, 2026 | Flesh and Blood | Omens of the Third Age | Guide live |
| June 12, 2026 | One Piece | The Time of Battle [OP-16] | Guide live |
| July 17, 2026 | Pokémon | Mega Evolution—Pitch Black | Released |
| August 7, 2026 | Flesh and Blood | Mastery Pack Warrior | Upcoming |
| August 7, 2026 | Flesh and Blood | Armory Deck: Olympia | Upcoming |
| September 16, 2026 | Pokémon | 30th Celebration | Guide live |
| September 18, 2026 | Flesh and Blood | Armory Deck: Malice | Upcoming |
| September 25, 2026 | Flesh and Blood | Usurp the Shadow Throne | Guide live |
How to use a TCG release calendar without overpaying
Before release
Use official contents and MSRP information to set a ceiling. A preorder listing is not automatically a fair market price.
Release week
Compare several retailers and marketplace listings. Scarcity during the first few days can be temporary.
After release
Evaluate the actual checklist, pull experience, player demand and restock pattern before treating a product as a sealed hold.