A Complete Timeline of Every Pokémon TCG Expansion and Release Date (1999–2025)

• Posted: July 13, 2025, 10:46 pm
• in Sports Card News
• by bionic

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Since 1999, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has launched more than a hundred unique expansions, spanning classic Base Set nostalgia, new mechanics, and modern blockbusters. For collectors, players, and investors, keeping track of this ever-expanding lineup is key to navigating the world of Pokémon cards.

Below you’ll find a comprehensive, chronological list of every English-language Pokémon TCG expansion set, from the debut Base Set to the latest Scarlet & Violet and Mega Evolution releases. This is the definitive reference for the history and evolution of Pokémon cards in English.

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Base Series​

• Base Set: January 9, 1999
• Jungle: June 16, 1999
• Fossil: October 10, 1999
• Base Set 2: February 24, 2000
• Team Rocket: April 24, 2000
• Gym Heroes: August 14, 2000
• Gym Challenge: October 26, 2000

Neo Series​

• Neo Genesis: December 16, 2000
• Neo Discovery: June 1, 2001
• Neo Revelation: September 21, 2001
• Neo Destiny: February 28, 2002

Legendary Collection​

• Legendary Collection: May 24, 2002

e-Card Series​

• Expedition Base Set: September 15, 2002
• Aquapolis: January 15, 2003
• Skyridge: May 12, 2003

EX Series​

• EX Ruby & Sapphire: July 18, 2003
• EX Sandstorm: September 18, 2003
• EX Dragon: November 24, 2003
• EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua: March 15, 2004
• EX Hidden Legends: June 14, 2004
• EX FireRed & LeafGreen: August 30, 2004
• EX Team Rocket Returns: November 8, 2004
• EX Deoxys: February 14, 2005
• EX Emerald: May 9, 2005
• EX Unseen Forces: August 22, 2005
• EX Delta Species: October 31, 2005
• EX Legend Maker: February 13, 2006
• EX Holon Phantoms: May 3, 2006
• EX Crystal Guardians: August 30, 2006
• EX Dragon Frontiers: November 8, 2006
• EX Power Keepers: February 14, 2007

Diamond & Pearl Series​

• Diamond & Pearl: May 23, 2007
• Mysterious Treasures: August 22, 2007
• Secret Wonders: November 7, 2007
• Great Encounters: February 13, 2008
• Majestic Dawn: May 21, 2008
• Legends Awakened: August 20, 2008
• Stormfront: November 5, 2008

Platinum Series​

• Platinum: February 11, 2009
• Rising Rivals: May 16, 2009
• Supreme Victors: August 19, 2009
• Arceus: November 4, 2009

HeartGold & SoulSilver Series​

• HeartGold & SoulSilver: February 10, 2010
• Unleashed: May 12, 2010
• Undaunted: August 18, 2010
• Triumphant: November 3, 2010

Call of Legends​

• Call of Legends: February 9, 2011

Black & White Series​

• Black & White: April 25, 2011
• Emerging Powers: August 31, 2011
• Noble Victories: November 16, 2011
• Next Destinies: February 8, 2012
• Dark Explorers: May 9, 2012
• Dragons Exalted: August 15, 2012
• Dragon Vault: October 5, 2012
• Boundaries Crossed: November 7, 2012
• Plasma Storm: February 6, 2013
• Plasma Freeze: May 8, 2013
• Plasma Blast: August 14, 2013
• Legendary Treasures: November 6, 2013

XY Series​

• Kalos Starter Set: November 8, 2013
• XY Base Set: February 5, 2014
• Flashfire: May 7, 2014
• Furious Fists: August 13, 2014
• Phantom Forces: November 5, 2014
• Primal Clash: February 4, 2015
• Double Crisis: March 25, 2015
• Roaring Skies: May 6, 2015
• Ancient Origins: August 12, 2015
• BREAKthrough: November 4, 2015
• BREAKpoint: February 3, 2016
• Generations: February 22, 2016
• Fates Collide: May 2, 2016
• Steam Siege: August 3, 2016
• Evolutions: November 2, 2016

Sun & Moon Series​

• Sun & Moon Base Set: February 3, 2017
• Guardians Rising: May 5, 2017
• Burning Shadows: August 4, 2017
• Shining Legends: October 6, 2017
• Crimson Invasion: November 3, 2017
• Ultra Prism: February 2, 2018
• Forbidden Light: May 4, 2018
• Celestial Storm: August 3, 2018
• Dragon Majesty: September 7, 2018
• Lost Thunder: November 2, 2018
• Team Up: February 1, 2019
• Detective Pikachu: March 29, 2019
• Unbroken Bonds: May 3, 2019
• Unified Minds: August 2, 2019
• Hidden Fates: August 23, 2019
• Cosmic Eclipse: November 1, 2019

Sword & Shield Series​

• Sword & Shield Base Set: February 7, 2020
• Rebel Clash: May 1, 2020
• Darkness Ablaze: August 14, 2020
• Champion’s Path: September 25, 2020
• Vivid Voltage: November 13, 2020
• Shining Fates: February 19, 2021
• Battle Styles: March 19, 2021
• Chilling Reign: June 18, 2021
• Evolving Skies: August 27, 2021
• Celebrations: October 8, 2021
• Fusion Strike: November 12, 2021
• Brilliant Stars: February 25, 2022
• Astral Radiance: May 27, 2022
• Pokémon GO: July 1, 2022
• Lost Origin: September 9, 2022
• Silver Tempest: November 11, 2022
• Crown Zenith: January 20, 2023

Scarlet & Violet Series​

• Scarlet & Violet Base Set: March 31, 2023
• Paldea Evolved: June 9, 2023
• Obsidian Flames: August 11, 2023
• 151: September 22, 2023
• Paradox Rift: November 3, 2023
• Paldean Fates: January 26, 2024
• Temporal Forces: March 22, 2024
• Twilight Masquerade: May 24, 2024
• Shrouded Fable: August 2, 2024
• Stellar Crown: September 13, 2024
• Surging Sparks: November 8, 2024
• Prismatic Evolutions: January 17, 2025
• Journey Together: March 28, 2025
• Destined Rivals: May 30, 2025
• Black Bolt: July 18, 2025
• White Flare: July 18, 2025

Mega Evolution Series​

• Mega Evolution: September 26, 2025

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That’s every main English Pokémon TCG expansion released between 1999 and 2025. Whether you’re tracking the first edition Base Set or the newest Scarlet & Violet blockbusters, this list has you covered!