Chaos Rising: The 10 Cards Everyone Wants From the New Pokemon TCG Set

Chaos Rising is here. The fourth set in the Mega Evolution era launched worldwide on May 22, 2026, and it brings 122 cards built around the long-awaited Mega Greninja ex. Between the Mega Evolution ex lineup, six Special Illustration Rares, and a brand new Master Hyper Rare slot at the top of the rarity ladder, this set has more chase variety than anything we have seen in the Mega Evolution block so far.

If you are opening packs today or trying to figure out where to put your money on the singles market, this is the list to bookmark. Here are the 10 Chaos Rising cards every collector is fighting over.

1. Mega Greninja ex (Master Hyper Rare) - #122

This is the card that defines the entire set. Mega Greninja ex MHR sits alone at the top of the Chaos Rising rarity ladder as the first Master Hyper Rare ever printed in this era. The pull rate is brutal, the artwork is a full bleed showcase of Greninja’s Mega form, and early listings on day one are already pushing past $400 raw. Greninja has been a top three competitive and collector Pokemon since X and Y, and this card finally gives him the prestige slot the fanbase has been asking for. Long term, this is the card that anchors the entire set.

2. Mega Greninja ex (Special Illustration Rare) - #116

The SIR version of Mega Greninja ex is the art chase. The composition pulls back to show Mega Greninja mid-attack with the Shadow Slasher ability framing the scene, and the alt art treatment is one of the strongest we have seen in the Mega Evolution era. Day one prices are landing in the $180 to $220 range for raw near mint, and PSA 10 copies will almost certainly clear $400 once grading turnaround catches up. If the Master Hyper Rare is out of reach, this is the realistic flagship pickup.

3. AZ’s Tranquility (Special Illustration Rare) - #120

This one is the sleeper that long time Pokemon fans saw coming. AZ is one of the most emotionally significant characters in the Kalos storyline, and the Tranquility SIR captures him in a quiet moment with Floette by his side. The card has cross appeal with story focused collectors who do not normally chase competitive Mega cards, which is exactly what makes it tough to keep in stock. Early secondary market is around $90 to $120, and we expect this one to climb steadily as the set matures.

4. Mega Floette ex (Special Illustration Rare) - #117

Mega Floette ex SIR completes the AZ and Floette narrative pair, which is why these two cards are getting bought together. The artwork leans into Floette’s flower motif with a soft pastel palette that stands out hard against the darker Mega cards in the set. Day one pricing is in the $80 to $100 range. Pair value with AZ’s Tranquility will likely outpace either card alone.

5. Mega Dragalge ex (Special Illustration Rare) - #118

Dragalge has never been a top tier Pokemon, but the Mega Dragalge ex SIR is a genuinely beautiful card. The dragon and poison dual aesthetic gives the artist room to work with deep purples and bioluminescent accents, and the result is one of the more visually distinct cards in the set. Currently sitting around $60 to $80. This is the budget SIR pickup that has room to surprise people if Dragalge sees any competitive play.

6. Cinccino ex (Special Illustration Rare) - #119

Cinccino ex SIR is the non-Mega SIR in the chase list, and it is here for one reason: the art slaps. The illustration leans into Cinccino’s scarf motif with a swirling wind composition that feels closer to a Surging Sparks era piece than a typical Mega Evolution card. Around $50 to $70 right now. This one is a strong hold for collectors who care about set diversity rather than just chasing the headliners.

7. Roxie’s Performance (Special Illustration Rare) - #121

Roxie is the Virbank City gym leader from Black and White 2, and her appearance as a trainer SIR in a Mega Evolution era set is a nostalgia play that landed harder than expected. The performance themed artwork puts her on stage with her poison Pokemon backing her up, and the card has been a surprise hit with collectors who started with Gen 5. Early pricing in the $70 to $90 range with momentum.

8. Mega Greninja ex (Ultra Rare) - #100

If the MHR and SIR versions of Mega Greninja are both out of budget, the Ultra Rare full art at #100 is the accessible option. The art is still strong, the playability is identical, and you can pick one up day one for around $35 to $50. This is the Greninja card most collectors will actually own, and that floor demand keeps it stable.

9. Mega Pyroar ex (Ultra Rare) - #099

Pyroar finally getting a Mega form is one of the quieter wins of the set, and the Ultra Rare full art is the best version most collectors will see. Fire type collectors have been waiting for a Mega Pyroar treatment for years, and the card delivers with a strong mane forward composition. Day one pricing is $25 to $40, with upside if Pyroar sees any competitive traction.

10. Mega Floette ex (Ultra Rare) - #101

Mega Floette ex rounds out the top 10 as the accessible counterpart to the SIR at #117. The Ultra Rare full art keeps the soft pastel palette and flower motif that makes the SIR version so coveted, just without the alt art premium. Day one pricing in the $25 to $40 range. For collectors building the AZ and Floette narrative pair on a budget, this is the smart pickup, and there is real upside if the SIR version keeps climbing and pulls the rest of the Floette lineup up with it.

Where Chaos Rising Goes From Here

Chaos Rising looks like one of the stronger Mega Evolution era sets on paper. The new Master Hyper Rare slot at the top, combined with a deep SIR lineup that mixes Mega Pokemon with character driven trainer cards, gives this set both the prestige pull and the long tail collector appeal that the early Mega sets were missing. Mega Greninja is the obvious headliner, but the AZ and Floette pair, plus the Roxie SIR, are the cards we expect to age the best over the next 12 months.

If you are opening sealed product, the smart play is to set aside Mega Greninja in any rarity, grab the SIR pulls regardless of which Pokemon, and resist the urge to dump Ultra Rares too quickly. Sealed boxes are landing at $140 to $160 today, and that price will move with how well the chase pulls hold up over the next two weeks.

We will be back with a full market update once 30 days of sales data are in the books. Until then, good luck pulling.

Prices referenced in this article are based on day one TCGPlayer and eBay sold listings from May 22, 2026. The Chaos Rising secondary market will move quickly in the first 30 days. Always check current pricing before buying or selling.