Pokémon TCG drop calendar: what ships, when

Confirmed upcoming Pokémon TCG release dates, compiled from official announcements and reported release calendars. Each wave is a restock event across every major retailer — being ready for the date is half the drop.

How to use this calendar

Dates come from The Pokémon Company's own release announcements and widely-reported release calendars. Street dates hold; per-retailer availability on any given date varies by chain, region and allocation — a launch date means the product starts shipping, not that every store has it at open.

Pre-orders for most products open roughly three months before release at the bigger retailers, per trading-card retailers' guidance — for the dates below, the pre-order window for the closest waves is already live or closing.

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Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration — every wave, where it sellsThe 30th Celebration line's full schedule — Sept 16 launch, Oct 2 Booster Bundle, Oct 30, Nov 6 Ditto Premium Collection, Dec 4 — plus which retailers carry it and how to catch restocks without bots.Delta Reign: the next main set, and how to be ready for itDelta Reign releases November 6, 2026 worldwide — Mega Rayquaza ex in the Mega Evolution era. Pre-release events run Oct 24–Nov 1. Here's how to be ready before launch day, with restock strategy.

Date	Release	Notes
Sep 16, 2026	30th Celebration expansion — worldwide launch	The all-foil 30th anniversary set: booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, the 160+ card poster collection, and Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres foil promos. Full guide.
Oct 2, 2026	30th Celebration Booster Bundle (wave 2)	Six 30th Celebration booster packs per bundle, per the TCGplayer buyer's guide. Restock watch.
Oct 24 – Nov 1, 2026	Delta Reign pre-release events	Store events ahead of the main set — the first legal play window. Delta Reign guide.
Oct 30, 2026	30th Celebration product wave	Further 30th Celebration products per the reported product calendar.
Nov 6, 2026	Delta Reign (main set) + Ditto Premium Collection	Mega Rayquaza ex's worldwide release, plus the 30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection. Guide · 30th guide.
Nov 27, 2026	JP: Aura Seeker (ME7)	Japanese Mega Lucario Z set — the import market moves on this date.
Dec 4, 2026	30th Celebration product wave	The final reported wave of the anniversary line.

FAQ

What's the next Pokémon TCG set after 30th Celebration?

Delta Reign, November 6, 2026 — the Mega Evolution-era set featuring Mega Rayquaza ex, with pre-release events October 24 through November 1.

When is the next 30th Celebration wave?

October 2, 2026 — the Booster Bundle (six packs), per the TCGplayer buyer's guide. Further waves follow October 30, November 6 (Ditto Premium Collection) and December 4.

Are these dates official?

Launch dates for the 30th Celebration line and Delta Reign come from official Pokémon Company announcements; the full wave calendar is cross-checked against reported release calendars (sources below). Retail availability per date varies by retailer and region.

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30th Celebration guideEvery wave and where it sells.Delta Reign guideNov 6 main set + pre-releases.Restock tracker comparedEvery alert option, honestly.

Sources & verification

The Pokémon Company — September 2026 product releases — www.pokemon.com/us/news/check-out-every-pokemon-tcg-product-release-in
TCGplayer — Buyer's Guide to 30th Celebration (wave dates) — www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Buyer-s-Guide-to-Pok%C3%A9mon-TCG-30
TCGRadar — Pokémon TCG release dates 2026 (every wave) — tcgradar.eu/guides/pokemon-tcg-set-release-calendar-2026
PokeCottage — Pokémon set release calendar (pre-releases, JP sets) — pokecottage.com/pokemon-set-release-calendar
IGN — Pokémon TCG full release schedule 2026 — www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-tcg-full-release-schedule-calendar-2026

Last verified 2026-09-30. CAESAR MONEY does not publish live inventory, stock levels, or prices on this page; availability varies by store and region. This is an independent guide — CAESAR MONEY is not affiliated with any retailer or with The Pokémon Company.