Pokémon TCG Sets in Order: Complete Release Timeline
173 sets · 17 eras
Every Pokémon TCG set in the order it was released, grouped by era. Each set links to its full card list, with the release date and card count from our database.
Base
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 1999-01-09 | 102 |
| Jungle | 1999-06-16 | 64 |
| Wizards Black Star Promos | 1999-07-01 | 53 |
| Fossil | 1999-10-10 | 62 |
| Base Set 2 | 2000-02-24 | 130 |
| Team Rocket | 2000-04-24 | 83 |
Gym
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Gym Heroes | 2000-08-14 | 132 |
| Gym Challenge | 2000-10-16 | 132 |
Neo
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Genesis | 2000-12-16 | 111 |
| Neo Discovery | 2001-06-01 | 75 |
| Neo Revelation | 2001-09-21 | 66 |
| Neo Destiny | 2002-02-28 | 113 |
Other
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Islands | 2001-07-31 | 18 |
| Legendary Collection | 2002-05-24 | 110 |
| Best of Game | 2002-12-01 | 9 |
| Pokémon Rumble | 2009-12-02 | 16 |
| McDonald's Collection 2011 | 2011-06-17 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2012 | 2012-06-15 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2014 | 2014-05-23 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2015 | 2015-11-27 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2016 | 2016-08-19 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2017 | 2017-11-07 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2018 | 2018-10-16 | 12 |
| McDonald's Collection 2019 | 2019-10-15 | 12 |
| Pokémon Futsal Collection | 2020-09-11 | 5 |
| McDonald's Collection 2021 | 2021-02-09 | 25 |
| McDonald's Collection 2022 | 2022-08-03 | 15 |
E-Card
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition Base Set | 2002-09-15 | 165 |
| Aquapolis | 2003-01-15 | 182 |
| Skyridge | 2003-05-12 | 182 |
EX
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby & Sapphire | 2003-07-01 | 109 |
| Sandstorm | 2003-09-18 | 100 |
| Dragon | 2003-11-24 | 100 |
| Team Magma vs Team Aqua | 2004-03-01 | 97 |
| EX Trainer Kit Latias | 2004-06-01 | 10 |
| EX Trainer Kit Latios | 2004-06-01 | 10 |
| Hidden Legends | 2004-06-01 | 102 |
| FireRed & LeafGreen | 2004-09-01 | 116 |
| Team Rocket Returns | 2004-11-01 | 111 |
| Deoxys | 2005-02-01 | 108 |
| Emerald | 2005-05-01 | 107 |
| Unseen Forces | 2005-08-01 | 145 |
| Delta Species | 2005-10-31 | 114 |
| Legend Maker | 2006-02-01 | 93 |
| EX Trainer Kit 2 Minun | 2006-03-01 | 12 |
| EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle | 2006-03-01 | 12 |
| Holon Phantoms | 2006-05-01 | 111 |
| Crystal Guardians | 2006-08-01 | 100 |
| Dragon Frontiers | 2006-11-01 | 101 |
| Power Keepers | 2007-02-02 | 108 |
NP
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Black Star Promos | 2003-10-01 | 40 |
POP
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| POP Series 1 | 2004-09-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 2 | 2005-08-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 3 | 2006-04-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 4 | 2006-08-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 5 | 2007-03-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 6 | 2007-09-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 7 | 2008-03-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 8 | 2008-09-01 | 17 |
| POP Series 9 | 2009-03-01 | 17 |
Diamond & Pearl
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl | 2007-05-01 | 130 |
| DP Black Star Promos | 2007-05-01 | 56 |
| Mysterious Treasures | 2007-08-01 | 124 |
| Secret Wonders | 2007-11-01 | 132 |
| Great Encounters | 2008-02-01 | 106 |
| Majestic Dawn | 2008-05-01 | 100 |
| Legends Awakened | 2008-08-01 | 146 |
| Stormfront | 2008-11-01 | 106 |
Platinum
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 2009-02-11 | 133 |
| Rising Rivals | 2009-05-16 | 120 |
| Supreme Victors | 2009-08-19 | 153 |
| Arceus | 2009-11-04 | 111 |
HeartGold & SoulSilver
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| HeartGold & SoulSilver | 2010-02-10 | 124 |
| HGSS Black Star Promos | 2010-02-10 | 25 |
| HS—Unleashed | 2010-05-12 | 96 |
| HS—Undaunted | 2010-08-18 | 91 |
| HS—Triumphant | 2010-11-03 | 103 |
| Call of Legends | 2011-02-09 | 106 |
Black & White
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| BW Black Star Promos | 2011-03-01 | 101 |
| Black & White | 2011-04-25 | 115 |
| Emerging Powers | 2011-08-31 | 98 |
| Noble Victories | 2011-11-16 | 102 |
| Next Destinies | 2012-02-08 | 103 |
| Dark Explorers | 2012-05-09 | 111 |
| Dragons Exalted | 2012-08-15 | 128 |
| Dragon Vault | 2012-10-05 | 21 |
| Boundaries Crossed | 2012-11-07 | 153 |
| Plasma Storm | 2013-02-06 | 138 |
| Plasma Freeze | 2013-05-08 | 122 |
| Plasma Blast | 2013-08-14 | 105 |
| Legendary Treasures | 2013-11-06 | 140 |
XY
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| XY Black Star Promos | 2013-10-12 | 216 |
| Kalos Starter Set | 2013-11-08 | 39 |
| XY | 2014-02-05 | 146 |
| Flashfire | 2014-05-07 | 110 |
| Furious Fists | 2014-08-13 | 114 |
| Phantom Forces | 2014-11-05 | 124 |
| Primal Clash | 2015-02-04 | 164 |
| Double Crisis | 2015-03-25 | 34 |
| Roaring Skies | 2015-05-06 | 112 |
| Ancient Origins | 2015-08-12 | 101 |
| BREAKthrough | 2015-11-04 | 165 |
| BREAKpoint | 2016-02-03 | 126 |
| Generations | 2016-02-22 | 117 |
| Fates Collide | 2016-05-02 | 129 |
| Steam Siege | 2016-08-03 | 116 |
| Evolutions | 2016-11-02 | 113 |
Sun & Moon
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| SM Black Star Promos | 2017-02-03 | 251 |
| Sun & Moon | 2017-02-03 | 173 |
| Guardians Rising | 2017-05-05 | 180 |
| Burning Shadows | 2017-08-05 | 177 |
| Shining Legends | 2017-10-06 | 81 |
| Crimson Invasion | 2017-11-03 | 126 |
| Ultra Prism | 2018-02-02 | 178 |
| Forbidden Light | 2018-05-04 | 150 |
| Celestial Storm | 2018-08-03 | 187 |
| Dragon Majesty | 2018-09-07 | 80 |
| Lost Thunder | 2018-11-02 | 240 |
| Team Up | 2019-02-01 | 198 |
| Detective Pikachu | 2019-04-05 | 18 |
| Unbroken Bonds | 2019-05-03 | 238 |
| Unified Minds | 2019-08-02 | 261 |
| Hidden Fates | 2019-08-23 | 69 |
| Hidden Fates Shiny Vault | 2019-08-23 | 94 |
| Cosmic Eclipse | 2019-11-01 | 272 |
Sword & Shield
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| SWSH Black Star Promos | 2019-11-15 | 304 |
| Sword & Shield | 2020-02-07 | 216 |
| Rebel Clash | 2020-05-01 | 209 |
| Darkness Ablaze | 2020-08-14 | 201 |
| Champion's Path | 2020-09-25 | 80 |
| Vivid Voltage | 2020-11-13 | 203 |
| Shining Fates | 2021-02-19 | 73 |
| Shining Fates Shiny Vault | 2021-02-19 | 122 |
| Battle Styles | 2021-03-19 | 183 |
| Chilling Reign | 2021-06-18 | 233 |
| Evolving Skies | 2021-08-27 | 237 |
| Celebrations | 2021-10-08 | 25 |
| Celebrations: Classic Collection | 2021-10-08 | 25 |
| Fusion Strike | 2021-11-12 | 284 |
| Brilliant Stars | 2022-02-25 | 186 |
| Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery | 2022-02-25 | 30 |
| Astral Radiance | 2022-05-27 | 216 |
| Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery | 2022-05-27 | 30 |
| Pokémon GO | 2022-07-01 | 88 |
| Lost Origin | 2022-09-09 | 217 |
| Lost Origin Trainer Gallery | 2022-09-09 | 30 |
| Silver Tempest | 2022-11-11 | 215 |
| Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery | 2022-11-11 | 30 |
| Crown Zenith | 2023-01-20 | 160 |
| Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery | 2023-01-20 | 0 |
Scarlet & Violet
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | 2023-01-01 | 165 |
| Scarlet & Violet | 2023-03-31 | 258 |
| Scarlet & Violet Energies | 2023-03-31 | 16 |
| Paldea Evolved | 2023-06-09 | 279 |
| Obsidian Flames | 2023-08-11 | 230 |
| 151 | 2023-09-22 | 207 |
| Paradox Rift | 2023-11-03 | 266 |
| Paldean Fates | 2024-01-26 | 245 |
| Temporal Forces | 2024-03-22 | 218 |
| Twilight Masquerade | 2024-05-24 | 226 |
| Shrouded Fable | 2024-08-02 | 99 |
| Stellar Crown | 2024-09-13 | 175 |
| Surging Sparks | 2024-11-08 | 252 |
| Prismatic Evolutions | 2025-01-17 | 180 |
| Journey Together | 2025-03-28 | 190 |
| Destined Rivals | 2025-05-30 | 244 |
| Black Bolt | 2025-07-18 | 172 |
| White Flare | 2025-07-18 | 173 |
Mega Evolution
| Set | Released | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Evolution | 2025-09-26 | 188 |
| Phantasmal Flames | 2025-11-14 | 130 |
| Ascended Heroes | 2026-01-30 | 295 |
| Perfect Order | 2026-03-27 | 124 |
| Chaos Rising | 2026-05-22 | 122 |