Pokémon TCG Expansions: Complete Set Lists & Product Guides
Welcome to the Card Binder Pokémon TCG Archive. Whether you are a competitive player looking for the latest meta-defining cards, a collector hunting for your next chase, or an investor tracking set performance, you are in the right place. We track every major Pokémon TCG release, providing in-depth expansion guides, up-to-date pull rates, and direct access to the latest products. Navigate through the eras below to find the set information you need.
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Pokémon Winds & Waves Series
A Whole new Pokémon TCG era is coming. The Pokémon Winds & Waves games are set to release in 2027. The Pokémon TCG era is expected to release within 5 months after the game release.
We'll keep you updated about everything in our blogs and collections:
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Era (2025-2027)
The Mega Evolution era fundamentally changed the Pokémon TCG meta by introducing Mega Evolution Pokémon ex. Unlike the older XY era mechanics, these new titans evolve following normal Evolution rules but boast devastating attacks, massive HP pools, and give up 3 Prize cards when Knocked Out. You can shop Mega Evolution Expansion products in our Mega Evolution series collection.
ME06
Delta Reign
The sixth set of the Mega Evolution series that features Mega Rayquaza. Bringing back the combined card arts for trainer cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: November 6, 2026
- Set Code: DRE [ME06]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Mega Rayquaza
- Guide: Delta Reign: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Delta Reign Collection
ME5.5
30th Celebration
The 30th Anniversary set of Pokémon and the second Holiday set of the Mega Evolution Series. This set features an all new iconic set with loads of early Pokémon and many fan favorites. Besides that it features a Classic Collection with many stamped reprints of favorite cards.
- Release Date: September 16, 2026
- Set Code: 30C [ME5.5]
- Expansion Type: Anniversary
- Featured Pokémon: All Fan Favorites
- Guide: 30th Celebration: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: 30th Celebration Collection
ME05
Pitch Black
The fifth regular set of the Mega Evolution Series featuring Mega Darkrai & Zeraora. A beautiful mix of dark and beautiful illustration cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: July 17, 2026
- Set Code: PBL [ME05]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Mega Darkrai
- Guide: Pitch Black: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Pitch Black Collection
ME04
Chaos Rising
The fourth regular set of the Mega Evolution Series featuring fan favorite Mega Greninja. It features many beautiful illustration cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: May 22, 2026
- Set Code: CRI [ME04]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Mega Greninja
- Guide: Chaos Rising: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Chaos Rising Collection
ME03
Perfect Order
This is the third regular set of the Mega Evolution Series and features Mega Zygarde & Clefable. The set contains many cute cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: March 27, 2026
- Set Code: POR [ME03]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Zygarde & Clefable
- Guide: Perfect Order: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Perfect Order Collection
ME2.5
Ascended Heroes
The first Holiday set of the Mega Evolution Series featuring many fan favorite Pokémon. Dragonite, Gengar and Pikachu get an amazing illustration card in this set. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) & Poster Collections.
- Release Date: January 30, 2026
- Set Code: ASC [ME2.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Dragonite, Gengar & Pikachu
- Guide: Ascended Heroes: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Ascended Heroes Collection
ME02
Phantasmal Flames
The second set of the Mega Evolution Series. It's a regular expansion featuring standard products like booster boxes and Elite Trainer Boxe (ETB).
- Release Date: November 14, 2025
- Set Code: PFL [ME02]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Mega Charizard X
- Guide: Phantasmal Flames: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Phantasmal Flames Collection
ME01
Mega Evolution Base Set
The first set of the Mega Evolution series under set code: ME01. It's a regular expansion featuring standard products like booster boxes and Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: September 26 2025
- Set Code: MEG [ME01]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Lucario & Gardevoir
- Guide: Mega Evolution: All you need to know about this release
- Shop collection: Mega Evolution Base Collection
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Era (2023-2025)
The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Era features the 9th generation of Pokémon in the Paldea Region. Where the Terastallize phenomena is sighted for the first time. The terastallize phenomena changes the typing of Pokémon and mixes up the game. You can shop the Scarlet & Violet Era product in our Scarlet & Violet Series collection.
SV10.5
Black Bolt & White Flare
The last set of the Scarlet & Violet Era and the first ever Dual set in English Pokémon TCG. This expansion features illustration rares of every single Pokémon from generation 5: Black & White. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) & Poster Collections.
- Release Date: July 18, 2025
- Set Code: BLK/WHT [SV10.5]
- Expansion Type: Dual Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Generation 5
- Shop collection: Black Bolt & White Flare Collection
SV10
Destined Rivals
The tenth set of the Scarlet & Violet Era featuring Team Rocket and other Trainer Pokémon. Giving this set an nostalgic vibe. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: May 30, 2025
- Set Code: DRI [SV10]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Mewtwo
- Shop collection: Destined rivals Collection
SV09
Journey Together
The ninth set of the Scarlet & Violet Era featuring Trainer Pokémon. Giving this set an nostalgic vibe like Gym Heroes. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: March 28, 2025
- Set Code: JTG [SV09]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Lillie's Clefairy
- Shop collection: Journey Together Collection
SV8.5
Prismatic Evolution
The fourth holiday set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Eevee and it's Evolutions. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) & Poster Collections.
- Release Date: January 17, 2025
- Set Code: PRE [SV8.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Eeveelutions
- Shop collection: Prismatic Evolution Collection
SV08
Surging Sparks
The eight set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Pikachu. Includes amazing latios and latias illustrations. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: November 8, 2024
- Set Code: SSP [SV08]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Pikachu
- Shop collection: Surging sparks Collection
SV07
Stellar Crown
The seventh regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Terapagos. Includes amazing Bulbasaur & Squirtle illustrations. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: September 13, 2024
- Set Code: SCR [SV07]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Terapagos
- Shop collection: Stellar Crown Collection
SV6.5
Shrouded Fable
The third holiday set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Pecharunt and other Paradox Pokémon. Includes amazing Greninja & Kingdra illustrations. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) & Collection Boxes.
- Release Date: August 2, 2024
- Set Code: SFA [SV6.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Pecharunt
- Shop collection: Shrouded Fable Collection
SV06
Twilight Masquerade
The sixth regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Ogerpon. Includes amazing Greninja & Ursaluna illustrations. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: May 24, 2024
- Set Code: TWM [SV06]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Ogerpon
- Shop collection: Twilight Masquerade Collection
SV05
Temporal Forces
The fifth regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Future & Ancient Pokémon. Includes amazing Raging Bolt & Gouging Fire illustrations. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: March 22, 2024
- Set Code: TEF [SV05]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Future & Ancient Pokémon
- Shop collection: Temporal Forces Collection
SV4.5
Paldean Fates
The second holiday set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Shiny Pokémon. Includes amazing Bubble Mew & Shiny Charizard Illustration Cards. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) & Collection Boxes.
- Release Date: January 26, 2024
- Set Code: PAF [SV4.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Shiny Pokémon
- Shop collection: Paldean Fates Collection
SV04
Paradox Rift
The fourth regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Paradox Pokémon. Includes amazing Cute Illustration Cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: November 3, 2023
- Set Code: PAR [SV04]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Paradox Pokémon
- Shop collection: Paradox Rift Collection
SV3.5
151
The first holiday set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Generation 1 Pokémon. Includes amazing Kanto Pokémon: Charizard, Blastoise & Venusaur Illustration Cards. One of the most iconic sets in Pokémon TCG History. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB) & Collection Boxes.
- Release Date: September 22, 2024
- Set Code: MEW [SV3.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Generation 1 Pokémon
- Shop collection: 151 Collection
SV03
Obsidian Flames
The third regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Charmander & Charizard. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: August 11, 2023
- Set Code: OBF [SV03]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Charmander & Charizard
- Shop collection: Obsidian Flames Collection
SV02
Paldea Evolved
The second regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Pokémon from the Paldea region. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: June 9, 2023
- Set Code: PAL [SV02]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Paldea Pokémon
- Shop collection: Paldea Evolved Collection
SV01
Scarlet & Violet Base Set
The first regular set of the Scarlet & Violet Series featuring Starter Pokémon from the Paldea region. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: March 31, 2023
- Set Code: PAL [SV02]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Paldea Pokémon
- Shop collection: Scarlet & Violet Base Set Collection
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield Era (2020-2023)
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SWSH12.5
Crown Zenith
Crown Zenith is the last set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing illustration cards from generation 4 Pokémon and additional Trainer Gallery Cards. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: January 20, 2023
- Set Code: CRZ [SWSH12.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Generation 4
- Shop collection: Crown Zenith Collection
SWSH12
Silver Tempest
Silver Tempest is the twelfth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing illustration cards from Ice Type Pokémon and additional Trainer Gallery Cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: November 11, 2022
- Set Code: SIT [SWSH12]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Ice Type Pokémon
- Shop collection: Silver Tempest Collection
SWSH11
Lost Origin
Lost Origin is the eleventh regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing illustration cards from Dark Type Pokémon and additional Trainer Gallery Cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: September 9, 2022
- Set Code: LOR [SWSH11]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Dark Type Pokémon
- Shop collection: Lost Origin Collection
SWSH10.5
Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go is the fourth Holiday set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing realistic illustration cards. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: July 1, 2022
- Set Code: PGO [SWSH10.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Mewtwo
- Shop collection: Pokémon Go Collection
SWSH10
Astral Radiance
Astral Radiance is the tenth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing illustration cards and additional Trainer Gallery Cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: May 27, 2022
- Set Code: ASR [SWSH10]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: God Pokémon
- Shop collection: Astral Radiance Collection
SWSH09
Brilliant Stars
Brilliant Stars is the ninth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing illustration cards and additional Trainer Gallery Cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: February 25, 2022
- Set Code: BRS [SWSH09]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: God Pokémon
- Shop collection: Brilliant Stars Collection
SWSH08
Fusion Strike
Fusion Strike is the eighth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features amazing illustration cards and additional Trainer Gallery Cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: November 12, 2021
- Set Code: FST [SWSH08]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Fusion Pokémon
- Shop collection: Fusion Strike Collection
SWSH7.5
Celebrations
Celebrations is the 25th anniversary set and third holiday set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Iconic cards. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: September 16, 2022
- Set Code: CEL [SWSH7.5]
- Expansion Type: Anniversary
- Featured Pokémon: Iconic Pokémon
- Shop collection: Celebrations Collection
SWSH07
Evolving Skies
Evolving Skies is the seventh regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Eeveelutions & Rayquaza cards. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: August 27, 2021
- Set Code: EVS [SWSH07]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Eeveelutions & Rayquaza
- Shop collection: Evolving Skies Collection
SWSH06
Chilling Reign
Chilling Reign is the sixth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Calyrex. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: June 18, 2021
- Set Code: CRE [SWSH06]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Calyrex
- Shop collection: Chilling Reign Collection
SWSH05
Battle Styles
Battle Styles is the fifth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Urshifu. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: March 19, 2021
- Set Code: BST [SWSH05]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Urshifu
- Shop collection: Battle Styles Collection
SWSH4.5
Shining Fates
Shining Fates is the second Holiday set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Shiny Pokémon. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: November 13, 2020
- Set Code: SHF [SWSH4.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Shiny Pokémon
- Shop collection: Shining Fates Collection
SWSH04
Vivid Voltage
Vivid Voltage is the fourth regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Gigantamax Pikachu. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: November 13, 2020
- Set Code: VIV [SWSH04]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Pikachu
- Shop collection: Vivid Voltage Collection
SWSH3.5
Champion's Path
Champion's Path is the last set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Champion Pokémon. This set features Holiday products like Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB).
- Release Date: September 25, 2020
- Set Code: CPA [SWSH3.5]
- Expansion Type: Holiday
- Featured Pokémon: Champion Pokémon
- Shop collection: Champion's Path Collection
SWSH03
Darkness Ablaze
Darkness Ablaze is the third regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Gigantamax Eternatus. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: August 14, 2020
- Set Code: DAA [SWSH03]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Eternatus
- Shop collection: Darkness Ablaze Collection
SWSH02
Rebel Clash
Rebel Clash is the second regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Fighting Pokémon. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: May 1, 2020
- Set Code: RCL [SWSH02]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Fighting Pokémon
- Shop collection: Rebel Clash Collection
SWSH01
Sword & Shield Base Set
Sword & Shield Base Set is the first regular set of the Sword & Shield Series. It features Generation 8 Pokémon. This set features regular products like booster boxes & Elite Trainer Boxes (ETB)
- Release Date: February 7, 2020
- Set Code: SSH [SWSH02]
- Expansion Type: Regular
- Featured Pokémon: Generation 8 Pokémon
- Shop collection: Sword & Shield Base Set Collection
Vintage
Older Generation Sets
The English Pokémon TCG has been running since 1999 and has brought us many generations. We'll list the older Series below.
- Sun & Moon Series (2016-2019)
- XY Series (2013-2016)
- Black & White Series (2010-2013)
- Call of Legends Series (2011)
- Heartgold SoulSilver Series (2009-2010)
- Platinum Series (2009)
- Diamond & Pearl Series (2007-2008)
- EX Ruby & Sapphire Series (2003-2007)
- e-Card Series (2001-2003)
- Neo Genesis Series (2000-2001)
- Gym Heroes Series (2000)
- Base Set Series (1999-2000)