Chaos Rising: New Pokémon TCG Promos Drop, Get Ready for the Retailer Rumble!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The Pokémon TCG's upcoming Chaos Rising set is rolling out three exclusive promo cards – Ho-Oh, Keldeo, and Delphox – available only at specific retailers with a purchase, stirring up both competitive play and collector quests as players hunt down these limited-time treasures.
Right then, gather 'round, folks! The rumour mill's been churning faster than a Mewtwo on an energy drink, and it turns out, the Pokémon TCG has officially pulled back the curtain on a trio of snazzy new promo cards for the upcoming *Chaos Rising* set. Big thanks to Michael Brandon Ingram over at GameRant for spotting these digital tea leaves first – much appreciated, mate!
Now, these aren't just popping up in your booster packs, oh no. The Pokémon Company, bless their mischievous hearts, has decided we all need a bit of a scavenger hunt. These special cards are only available at select retailers as a bonus for snagging some Pokémon TCG goodies. A classic move to get you browsing, eh?
First, a quick peek at the main event: *Chaos Rising* sounds like it's going to be a proper whirlwind. We're talking the Pokémon TCG debut of Mega Greninja ex on the cover, alongside other Mega Evolutions like Mega Dragalge and Mega Floette. Plus, we're getting some fresh faces like Emma and Philippe from *Pokémon Legends: Z-A* – a neat crossover, I reckon! And Roxie's Performance is making a comeback – wonder what kind of encore she'll bring this time. For the high-rollers, there's even a dazzling all-gold Mega Hyper Rare Mega Greninja ex and six Special Illustration Rares to chase. Oh, and keep an eye out for the powerful Special Red Card Item; that's going to mess with some opponents' hands, forcing a shuffle and new draw. Lovely chaos.
Now, onto the main event, the shiny, exclusive bits that'll have collectors (and maybe a few competitive types) scrambling. Here's the lowdown on where your next adventure takes you, all for a gift with purchase of $15 or more in Pokémon products:
* **Ho-Oh:** The legendary Ho-Oh, sporting a rather fetching GameStop stamp, which I reckon will either be a badge of honour or a mild annoyance, depending on your aesthetic sensibilities. You'll find this fiery bird exclusively at **GameStop** in the US, and **EB Games** for our Canadian and Australian mates. * **Keldeo:** Looking all mystical and ready for action. This one's a bit trickier for our international pals, as it's apparently a **US-only affair**, available at **Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, and BoxLunch**. Get in quick, America! * **Delphox:** And rounding out the trio, we have Delphox, the Fire starter. Poor Canada misses out entirely on this one, which is a bit rough, eh? If you're in the US, hit up **Best Buy**. For those down under, **Mr. Toys** and **ToyMate** in Australia, and **JB Hi-Fi** in New Zealand are your spots.
But are these just pretty faces, or do they actually, you know, *do* something? Ho-Oh sounds like it could be a proper game-changer with its 'Flames of Revival' attack, letting players bring back up to three Pokémon from their Discard Pile. That's a neat trick for bringing back fallen Pokémon to the fray, giving you a second (or third) shot at victory. Delphox, on the other hand, looks like it'll be burning through decks faster than I burn through biscuits, letting you discard a Fire Energy to draw up to seven cards. That's some serious cycling power, mate! Keldeo, bless its cotton socks, isn't tipped to be a competitive powerhouse, but its exclusivity will definitely make it a hot ticket for collectors.
And just when you thought your wallet might get a breather, The Pokémon Company's already teasing what's next. *Pitch Black* is set for July, welcoming the debut of Mega Darkrai ex – spooky! Plus, the 30th anniversary is bringing a '30th Celebration' set with reprints of iconic cards. Which could either be an absolute goldmine or a subtle way to remind us how old we're getting. Either way, plenty more Pokémon TCG goodness to look forward to in 2026!
Tags: Pokemon TCG, Trading Card Games, Pokemon, Collectibles
Original article: Game Rant