Pokémon TCG Delta Reign: Mega Rayquaza Expansion Release Date, TCG Pocket Companion Set & 2026 Calendar

The Pokémon Company has unveiled a pair of new Rayquaza-themed expansions for both the physical Pokémon TCG and the mobile Pokémon TCG Pocket, confirming a release date for the highly anticipated Delta Reign set and its companion digital release. Announced on June 18, 2026 via an official teaser trailer on the Pokémon YouTube channel , the two sets are designed to launch in a staggered cadence, with the mobile version arriving first .

Mega Rayquaza ex is the flagship card for both expansions, marking the legendary Pokémon's return to the spotlight as the face of the next chapter in the Mega Evolution era . This announcement also provides a clear picture of how the remaining 2026 release calendar stacks up for collectors.

Delta Reign (Physical TCG): Release Date and Details

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign is the next English-language expansion in the ongoing Mega Evolution series .

• Release date: November 6, 2026
• Japanese counterpart: Storm Emeralda (Japanese: ストームエメラルダ), which launches in Japan on July 31, 2026
• Set position: This is the sixth main Mega Evolution expansion of 2026. It follows Mega Evolution: Pitch Black (released July 17, 2026, featuring Mega Darkrai ex)
• Flagship card: Mega Rayquaza ex
• Card count and product lineup: Not yet officially announced; full details are expected closer to launch

Ruler of the Skies (TCG Pocket): Release Date and Details

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies (codenamed B4) was announced as a companion expansion, bringing Mega Rayquaza ex to the mobile game first, months before the physical cards arrive .

• Release date: July 30, 2026, at 10:00 JST
• Flagship card: Mega Rayquaza ex
• Platform: Pokémon TCG Pocket (mobile)

Broader 2026 Mega Evolution Calendar and Collector Context

The 2026 release calendar for the Mega Evolution era is unusually dense, with six major English expansions plus the franchise's 30th anniversary celebration :

English Set	Release Date	Headliner
Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes	January 30, 2026	Mega Meganium ex, Mega Dragonite ex
Mega Evolution: Perfect Order	March 27, 2026	Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Starmie ex
Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising	May 22, 2026	Mega Greninja ex, Mega Dragalge ex
Mega Evolution: Pitch Black	July 17, 2026	Mega Darkrai ex
Delta Reign	November 6, 2026	Mega Rayquaza ex
30th Anniversary Celebration	~September 2026	TBA (separate from the main Mega Evolution line)

Key timing dynamics:

• Delta Reign is the year's final main-line Mega Evolution expansion, capping off a rapid cadence of roughly one major set every two months .
• The 30th Anniversary Celebration set (expected around September 2026) sits between Pitch Black and Delta Reign — meaning collectors face three major releases (Pitch Black, 30th Celebration, Delta Reign) in a tight five-month window .
• Mega Rayquaza ex hits TCG Pocket first (July 30), then Storm Emeralda in Japan (July 31), then Delta Reign in English (Nov. 6) — giving mobile players a significant preview window before the physical cards arrive .
• Rayquaza is one of the most popular Pokémon in the franchise's history, and Delta Reign is widely expected to be one of the most sought-after collector sets of 2026, likely driving significant secondary-market demand for Mega Rayquaza ex chase cards .

Bottom line for collectors: 2026 is a high-velocity year with six Mega Evolution sets. Delta Reign (Nov. 6) is the finale and the most anticipated from a single-card value standpoint, but the compressed Q3–Q4 schedule — Pitch Black (July 17), 30th Anniversary (~Sept.), and Delta Reign (Nov. 6) — means collectors should plan for three major release windows in quick succession. Full product configurations and pull rates for Delta Reign are still unannounced and will influence preorder and secondary-market strategy once revealed .