It’s exciting times for Pokémon TCG fans as the launch of the Chaos Rising set is imminent. And, to make the final days of waiting a little bit more bearable, we can exclusively reveal two cards from the new range.
Generally speaking, this is shaping up to be a big year for Pokémon as a brand, with its 30th anniversary celebrations giving way to all sorts of exciting things — in terms of new video games, we’ve already had Pokopia, and Pokémon Winds and Waves is coming up.
Let’s not forget the collabs with real-life brands, too. Pokémon has teamed up with the National Trust and Ikea, not to mention the Kellogg’s Pokémon cereal that we’ve all been eating every day without fail (right?).
But, of course, for some fans, nothing means as much as the iconic Trading Card Game. And we’re very proud to be able to reveal not one, but two cards from the Chaos Rising collection. Here’s the first one to feast your eyes on.
Ah, the humble Minccino. A basic Pokémon with 70HP and one move (Take Down, which will do 30 damage to your opponent and 10 damage to itself).
It’s hardly going to win you many prize cards on its own, but Minccino will surely find a home in some competitive decks because of what it can evolve into (more on that in a sec).
Plus, let’s take a second to appreciate the very cute Minccino artwork by Ryoma Uratsuka. Those ears! That background! You truly love to see it. And now, let’s check out the second card that we’re honoured to reveal today.
Boom, there it is. Allow us to introduce you to Cinccino EX, the stage 1 evolution that your trusty little Minccino can evolve into.
Cinccino EX boasts one powerful move, Energised Slap, which will dish out 40 damage for every energy card that you attach to it. On top of that, the Smooth Coat ability allows you to prevent incoming damage if coin-flips go your way.
And again, let’s shout out the illustrator. This Cinccino EX card art is brought to you by 5ban Graphics, and we’ve got to admit that is does bring a lot of joy just to look at it bursting out of the frame with such a gleeful expression.
So, if this two cards peak your interest, you might be wondering when they come out. Well, they’ll both launch as part of the Chaos Rising set, which is due to launch on 22 May 2026.
As ever, countless retailers in the UK and beyond will have stock for sale, if you get there quickly enough to pick them up before your rival collectors. Magic Madhouse is well worth checking if you prefer online shopping, too.
And if you’re in the mood for a real-life Pokémon event, why not read up on Pokémon Go Fest 2026 and the Day Out/Night Out celebrations?
Certainly, Pokémon fans are eating well this year. And we’re not just talking about the cereal.
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