Hey, Pokémon TCG leak hunters and collectors! As Ascended Heroes (Jan 30) and Perfect Order (Mar 27) gear up to dominate early 2026, the rumor mill is swirling around Shadow Storm—the shadowy successor teased in a massive September 2025 leak that’s proving eerily accurate. This dark-themed Mega Evolution expansion (likely ME03/ME04) promises epic chases like Dark Tera Charizard ex and Mega Darkrai ex, blending Tera twists with nightmare fuel for decks and displays. With Japanese trademarks and distributor nods keeping the hype alive, Shadow Storm could drop Q2 English (May-Jun 2026). Stay ahead at CardChill—track via Pokémon TCG sets, eye top cards, explore the Pokémon hub, and read more leaks in articles.
The original bombshell from TCGTracker on X racked up 73K+ likes: “🚨 Major Pokémon TCG Leak – 2026 Sets 👀 These names just surfaced and they’re WILD: 🔥 Phantasmal Flames 🌌 Legendary Dreams (Special Set) 🌪️ Shadow Storm 💚 Emerald Surge 💎 Radiant Ruby / Shining Sapphire 🎉 Eternals (30th Anniversary Set)” Poke Pullz revisited it November 30 (90K views): “Revisiting this huge leak of upcoming Pokemon sets for 2026. Pretty accurate so far 👀 Next up we have the Japanese release of Nihil Zero on Jan 23 which will lead to either Shadow Storm or Emerald Surge set (NAME TBD) on March 27” Let’s dive into the freshest whispers as of January 8, 2026!
Leak Timeline: From Viral Spreadsheet to Lingering Hype
Shadow Storm exploded September 29, 2025, via TCGTracker’s distributor-sourced calendar, listing it post-Legendary Dreams (special set, possibly Ascended Heroes). BLACKey’s October 1 trademark drop for “シャドー ストーム” (TCG category) hit 297K views, mirroring past filings like Phantasmal Flames.
Poke Pullz’s November update confirmed partial hits (Phantasmal Flames nailed), positioning Shadow Storm/Emerald Surge after Nihil Zero (Perfect Order). PokeBeach forums buzz: “Earlier this year, a leak was posted that seemed to ‘reveal’ new set names such as ‘Legendary Dreams’, ‘Shadow Storm’, and more.” As of Jan 8, no full spoilers, but japhunter.ch tags it ME03 mid-2026 JP High Class Pack (¥5,500/box). English? May-Jun booster set, per CardChill patterns.
| Leak Event | Date | Key Quote/Source | Views/Likes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet | Sep 29, 2025 | TCGTracker: “These names just surfaced and they’re WILD… Shadow Storm” | 87K views |
| Trademark | Oct 1, 2025 | BLACKey X | 297K views |
| Revisits | Nov 30, 2025 | Poke Pullz: “Pretty accurate so far… Shadow Storm or Emerald Surge” | 90K views |
Card Leaks: Dark Tera Charizard ex Leads the Chase Parade
CardChill’s breakdowns paint Shadow Storm as a 180-200 card dark storm fest, with 50+ secrets and god packs. Star: Dark Tera Charizard ex (Fire/Dark Tera, 320 HP SIR)—“Horizons promo-inspired… ‘Dark Flare’ (200 dmg + burn/Paralyze discard)”, raw $400/PSA 10 $800 est. Echoes 151 Charizard hype!
More gems:
- Mega Darkrai ex (Ghost/Dark, 310 HP MA): “‘Nightmare Aura’ (foe discards card/turn), ‘Dark Void’ (150 + sleep)”—comic “BAM!” overlays.
- Shadow Lugia VSTAR: Reprint with stormy 280 dmg VSTAR.
- Reprints: Umbreon VMAX, Giratina VSTAR (Lost Zone).
- New: Bilingual “Shadow Attack Rares.”
Themes: Hoenn/Unova darks, Tera/Mega synergy—Z-A perfect storm! Instagram leaks tease Gengar/Greninja leads.
| Chase Card | Rarity/Type | Highlight Attack | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Tera Charizard ex | SIR/Fire-Dark | Dark Flare (200+burn) | $400 raw |
| Mega Darkrai ex | MA/Ghost-Dark | Nightmare Aura | $250 raw |
| Shadow Lugia VSTAR | VSTAR | Storm Power | $150 raw |
Products, Release & Roadmap Fit: High-Class to Booster Glory
JP: High Class Pack (Mar-Apr 2026, ¥5,500/10 packs)—Crown Zenith ex style. English: Booster Boxes ($145 MSRP), ETBs, UPCs—Wave 1 scalps $220+. Dual with Emerald Surge? Scarcity boost!
Slots post-Ninja Spinner (JP Mar 13/EN May-Jun), pre-Radiant Ruby. Anniversary UPC tie-in per Poke Pullz.
| Product | JP/English | Est. MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| High Class Pack | JP Q1-Q2 | ¥5,500 |
| Booster Box | EN Q2 | $145 |
| ETB/Bundles | EN Q2 | $50/$30 |
Community Frenzy & Investor Sunshine
X/Reddit ignite: TCGTracker (735 likes), Poke Pullz (325 likes)—“Dark 151 incoming!” PokeBeach: Speculation threads thrive. Investors forecast 40-60% ROI (boxes $145→$220+), JP flips $130→$180, Charizard SIRs Crown Zenith-style (100% growth).
Rotation + Z-A = meta fire. CardChill: “50% 12-mo ROI on Charizard SIR amid Horizons buzz.”
Storm Prep: Leaks to Reality
Monitor JP Mar-Apr visuals; trademarks/preorders incoming. Tips: JP proxies, PC exclusives, grade chases. TCGTracker/PokeBeach alerts essential—Shadow Storm set to eclipse!
These leaks, from TCGTracker’s “WILD” list to Poke Pullz’s “accurate so far,” scream legitimacy. Dark delights await—2026’s storm is brewing!
