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

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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.


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

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!

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