Pokémon Chaos Rising: Mega Greninja ex, Chase Cards and What to Buy
Mega Greninja ex leads a ninja-themed Kalos set. Here are the Chaos Rising chase cards, the box options and our honest verdict.
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Greninja fans, this one’s for you. Pokémon Chaos Rising puts Mega Greninja ex front and centre, and it’s become one of the sets we get asked about most. People want to know what’s in it, what the chase cards are and whether it’s worth opening a box.
So here’s our honest guide, written from the shop floor rather than a press release. We’ve opened plenty of it, and we’ve got opinions.
The booster box, led by Mega Greninja ex.
In this guide
What is Pokémon Chaos Rising?
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Chaos Rising is the fourth main expansion of the Mega Evolution era. It released in English on 22 May 2026, and it’s the English version of the Japanese set Ninja Spinner, which came out on 13 March 2026.
Set size: 122 cards, with 86 in the main set and 36 secret rares.
Lead Pokémon: Mega Greninja ex.
Japanese equivalent: Ninja Spinner.
The ninja theme carries right through the set, and the Kalos region gets a lot of love. Mega Floette ex and Mega Dragalge ex sit alongside Greninja, and AZ makes an appearance too, which long-time fans of Pokémon X and Y will appreciate.
How big is it?
At 122 cards, Pokémon Chaos Rising is a comfortable size. The 86-card main set is realistic to finish, and the 36 secret rares give collectors a proper chase without the set feeling endless.
The Pokémon Chaos Rising chase cards
These are the cards people are hunting for most. We’ve left prices out because they change every week, but the order roughly follows demand.
Mega Greninja ex (122/086)
The Mega Hyper Rare is the top card in the set. Greninja has one of the biggest fanbases in Pokémon, and the gold textured finish suits it perfectly.
Mega Greninja ex (116/086)
The Special Illustration Rare version is the one many collectors actually prefer, because the artwork tells more of a story.
Cinccino ex (119/086)
A surprise favourite. Cinccino isn’t the first Pokémon you’d expect to be a big chase, but the art is gorgeous and it’s flown out of binders.
Mega Dragalge ex and Mega Floette ex
Mega Dragalge ex (118/086) and Mega Floette ex (117/086) are the other Pokémon Special Illustration Rares. Floette in particular has a strong following thanks to its link with AZ’s story.
AZ’s Tranquility and Roxie’s Performance
The Trainer Special Illustration Rares, AZ’s Tranquility (120/086) and Roxie’s Performance (121/086), are lovely cards. Roxie’s punk-rock style makes for one of the most fun Trainer arts of the era.
How to collect Pokémon Chaos Rising
Go for the main set first. 86 cards is very doable and gives you a satisfying binder quickly.
Track everything. Keep a checklist on your phone as you open packs. It saves a lot of time later.
Trade with friends. You’ll pull duplicates of the rares. Swapping them is cheaper and more fun than buying singles.
Buy the last few as singles. When you only need two or three secret rares, singles are almost always the better deal.
One more tip: Greninja cards are popular, so if you pull a Mega Greninja ex, sleeve it and top-load it immediately. Even a small scratch can make a big difference to how it looks in a binder.
Which Pokémon Chaos Rising product should you buy?
As a main expansion, Chaos Rising comes in the full range of products.
Elite Trainer Box
Booster bundle
Japanese Ninja Spinner
Booster box
The booster box gives you the best value per pack and the strongest start on the main set.
For Greninja fans, absolutely. For everyone else, it’s still a strong set. The Kalos theme gives it a clear identity, the Special Illustration Rares are varied and the set is small enough that you won’t feel lost.
Our only caveat is that Greninja demand can push the top cards up quickly after release, so if there’s one card you really want, it’s worth deciding early whether you’ll chase it in packs or just buy it.
Kalos fans, Greninja collectors, players who want to test the new Mega Pokémon ex and anyone after a manageable set with a big headline card. It’s also a great gift box for a teenager who grew up with the Pokémon anime, where Ash’s Greninja was a huge deal.
Frequently asked questions
When did Pokémon Chaos Rising come out?
It released in English on 22 May 2026. The Japanese version, Ninja Spinner, came out on 13 March 2026.
How many cards are in Chaos Rising?
There are 122 cards: 86 in the main set and 36 secret rares.
What’s the best card in Pokémon Chaos Rising?
The Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare (122/086) is the top rarity, and the Special Illustration Rare (116/086) is just as popular.
