Last updated: 2026-04-19
Planning your 2026 trading card buys? This is the ORB Trading Cards 2026 TCG Release Calendar, tracking every confirmed Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, One Piece, Riftbound, and Gundam release for the year. We update this page after every major publisher announcement and mark every set with a status tag so you can see at a glance what has already dropped and what is still to come.
At a glance
- 2026 is Pokemon's 30th anniversary. Expect tie-in TCG products throughout the year, not a single December set
- One Piece Card Game moved to simultaneous global releases starting 2026 (Japan and English same day)
- Magic: The Gathering has 7 major sets in 2026 including TMNT, Marvel Super Heroes, The Hobbit, and Star Trek
- Riftbound (Riot Games' League of Legends TCG) drops Set 3 "Unleashed" on May 8, 2026
- ORB Trading Cards takes pre-orders on every major set. See our pre-order page for current listings
Just Released (Past 30 Days)
Status snapshot as of April 19, 2026:
- April 3, 2026: One Piece: Adventure on Kami's Island (OP-15/EB-04). RELEASED
- March 27, 2026: Pokemon TCG: Mega Evolution, Perfect Order. RELEASED
- March 27, 2026: Gundam: Destiny Ignition (ST-09). RELEASED
- March 13, 2026: Disney Lorcana: Winterspell supplemental products (Stitch Starter, Scrooge Gift Box). RELEASED
- March 6, 2026: Magic: The Gathering, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Universes Beyond). RELEASED
Releasing This Month (April 2026)
- April 24, 2026: Magic: The Gathering, Secrets of Strixhaven (Standard set)
- April 24, 2026: Pokemon: Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle (Mega ex boxes)
- April 24, 2026: Gundam: Phantom Aria (GD04), Victory and Turn A Gundam
Pre-orders for all three are open at ORB Trading Cards. In-store pickup or shipping.
January 2026 Releases
January 16, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Gundam: Celestial Drive (ST-07): Starter Deck featuring Gundam 00
- Gundam: Flash of Radiance (ST-08): Starter Deck featuring Hathaway
- One Piece: The Azure Sea's Seven (OP-14): Booster Set, Seven Warlords theme
- One Piece: Egghead (ST-29): Starter Deck
January 23, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Magic: The Gathering, Lorwyn Eclipsed: Standard set, Return to Lorwyn plane. Two Commander precons launched same day (Blight Curse and Dance of the Elements)
January 30, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Pokemon: Mega Evolution, Ascended Heroes: Main set, 290+ cards
- Gundam: Steel Requiem (GD03): Booster Set
February 2026 Releases
February 13, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Riftbound: Spiritforged: Set 2, 221 cards, 12 new Champions
- Disney Lorcana: Winterspell (Set 11) pre-release: 204 cards, Darkwing Duck debut
February 20, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Disney Lorcana: Winterspell (Set 11) main release: Wide retail availability
- Pokemon: Ascended Heroes ETBs and Mini Tins: Supplemental products
February 27, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Gundam: Premium Card Collections: IBO and GQuuuuuuX sets
March 2026 Releases
March 6, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Magic: The Gathering, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Universes Beyond crossover. 4 turtle-themed Commander decks (Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael)
March 13, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Disney Lorcana: Winterspell supplemental: Stitch Starter Deck, Scrooge Gift Box
March 27, 2026 (RELEASED)
- Pokemon: Mega Evolution, Perfect Order: Main Set featuring Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Starmie ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Skarmory ex. 120+ cards including 30+ with special illustrations
- Gundam: Destiny Ignition (ST-09): Starter Deck
April 2026 Releases
April 3, 2026 (RELEASED)
- One Piece: Adventure on Kami's Island (OP-15 / EB-04): Booster Set, Skypiea arc featuring Luffy vs. Enel. First English release under Bandai's simultaneous global policy
April 24, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Magic: The Gathering, Secrets of Strixhaven: Standard Set, off-campus story
- Pokemon: Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle: Mega ex Boxes
- Gundam: Phantom Aria (GD04): Booster featuring Victory and Turn A Gundam
May 2026 Releases
May 8, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Disney Lorcana: 2-Player Starter Set: Amber-Emerald and Amethyst-Ruby decks
- Riftbound: Unleashed (Set 3): Champion Legends are Master Yi, Diana, Vi, Pyke, and Kha'Zix per Riot's official Unleashed overview. The set also introduces a new "Ultimate" rarity as a distinct product category (Baron Nashor is the first Ultimate-rarity card, an "overnumbered" card in under 0.1% of packs, not a Champion Legend). Also introduces new mechanics: XP, Hunt, and Ambush. Preview season kicked off March 16, 2026
Q2 2026 (TBA)
- Disney Lorcana: Wilds Unknown (Set 12): Main Set with Pixar/Toy Story debut
June 2026 Releases
June 2026 (CONFIRMED, specific date pending)
- One Piece: OP-16 (Japanese): Booster Set
June 26, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Magic: The Gathering, Marvel Super Heroes: Universes Beyond major crossover. 4 Commander precons with revealed face commanders
- Gundam: Generation Pulse (ST-10) + Eternal Nexus (EB01): SD Gundam collab, multiplayer focus
Late June 2026 (TBA)
- Pokemon: Summer Set: Main Set expected
July 2026 Releases
July 24, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Gundam: Freedom Ascension (GD05): 1st Anniversary set, SEED Destiny and G Gundam
July 31, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Riftbound: Vendetta (Set 4): Global simultaneous release (no China head start) per Riot's 2026 roadmap. Nine Champion Legends total per Riot's GAMA Expo 2026 reveal, of which seven have been named: Nasus, Renekton, Akali, Mel, Ambessa, Zed, and Shen (two remain unrevealed as of April 2026). 160+ cards including 50+ Showcase cards. Also debuts Riftbound's first two-player product, Showdown Decks (Zed vs. Shen, 56 cards per deck)
July 2026 (TBA)
- One Piece: OP-16 (English): Global-sync target under Bandai's 2026 simultaneous-release policy
August 2026 Releases
August 14, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Magic: The Gathering, The Hobbit: Universes Beyond Middle-earth set
Q3 2026 (TBA)
- Disney Lorcana: Set 13 (Turning Red theme): Main Set continuing Pixar content
September 2026 Releases
September 2026 (TBA)
- Pokemon: Fall Set: Main Set expected
October 2026 Releases
October 2, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Magic: The Gathering, Reality Fracture: Standard Set, story-arc conclusion
October 2026 (TBA)
- One Piece: OP-17: Booster Set expected
November 2026 Releases
November 20, 2026 (UPCOMING)
- Magic: The Gathering, Star Trek: Universes Beyond celebrating the 60th anniversary of the franchise
Q4 2026 (TBA)
- Disney Lorcana: Set 14: Main Set expected
December 2026 Releases
Q4 2026 (TBA)
- Riftbound: Radiance (Set 5): Year-end release
Throughout 2026 (Pokemon 30th Anniversary)
Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration is structured as multiple tie-in products across the entire year, not a single December set. Expect special promos, anniversary-branded ETBs, and a year-end commemorative release (specific SKU to be announced).
2026 Release Summary
| TCG | 2026 releases | Biggest sets |
|---|---|---|
| Pokemon | 4+ main sets plus 30th Anniversary tie-ins | Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order, Summer Set, Fall Set |
| Magic: The Gathering | 7 sets (Standard + Universes Beyond) | Lorwyn Eclipsed, TMNT, Marvel, Hobbit, Star Trek |
| Riftbound | 3+ sets with global releases | Spiritforged, Unleashed, Vendetta |
| One Piece | 3+ booster sets, simultaneous global release | OP-15 (Kami's Island), OP-16, OP-17 |
| Disney Lorcana | 4 main sets plus supplementals | Winterspell, Wilds Unknown, Set 13, Set 14 |
| Gundam | 7+ products (GD + ST + EB lines) | Phantom Aria, Freedom Ascension |
Pre-Order at ORB Trading Cards
ORB Trading Cards offers pre-orders on every major TCG release. We serve the Portland metro area and the Pacific Northwest, and we ship nationwide.
- Reserve your boxes before release day
- Competitive pre-order pricing
- In-store pickup or shipping available
- Pre-release events for Pokemon, Lorcana, and Riftbound at our Oregon City shop
For release-day tournaments, check our events calendar. If you are new to TCGs, see our beginner collecting guide. For format-specific playing tips, our MTG Commander guide covers the 2026 Commander product lineup in detail.
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FAQ
When is the next Pokemon TCG set released?
The next major Pokemon TCG product after Mega Evolution, Perfect Order (March 27, 2026) is the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle on April 24, 2026, followed by the Summer Set expected in June 2026. ORB Trading Cards takes pre-orders as soon as Pokemon confirms release dates.
What is the next Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond set?
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven lands April 24, 2026, followed by Marvel Super Heroes on June 26 and The Hobbit on August 14. Star Trek closes out 2026 on November 20.
Which TCG has the most releases in 2026?
Gundam Card Game and Magic: The Gathering are tied for the most distinct product drops in 2026, each with roughly 7 products. Pokemon and Riftbound have fewer unique sets but the Pokemon anniversary products add tie-in SKUs throughout the year.
When is Riftbound Unleashed released?
Riftbound: Unleashed (Set 3) releases in English on May 8, 2026, with the Chinese release a month earlier on April 10. Per Riot's official Unleashed overview, the Champion Legends are Master Yi, Diana, Vi, Pyke, and Kha'Zix. Baron Nashor is the set's Ultimate-rarity chase card, a distinct product category from Champion Legends. Preview season started March 16 at PAX East.
Does ORB Trading Cards ship pre-orders nationwide?
Yes. ORB Trading Cards ships TCG pre-orders and sealed product anywhere in the US. Order at shop.orbsportscards.com or email support@orbsportscards.com for large or custom orders.
Sources verified: 2026-04-19
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