The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution block is heating up faster than ever, with Chaos Rising (set code ME04/CRI) officially revealed as the next main expansion after Perfect Order. Slated for release on Friday, May 22, 2026 (prereleases May 9–17, PTCGL May 21), this set pulls primarily from the Japanese Ninja Spinner (March 13, 2026 JP release), potentially blending with elements from Abyss Eye for an English total of ~86 main cards + 40+ secret rares (11+ SIRs, IRs, HRs/MHRs). Leaks started ~3 weeks ago (late January), with “CRI” cards surfacing from local shops and insider sources—focusing on ninja/shadow chaos themes, Greninja hype, and new Megas like Mega Greninja ex. Preorders expected March post-Perfect Order—get ready for ninja frenzy.
Official Reveal & Timeline
PokeBeach dropped the bombshell: Chaos Rising is ME04, May 22 English release. Matches Ninja Spinner JP (March 13), with leaks confirming English parallels. Speculative list: 86 mains, 11 IRs, 20+ Trainers.
Confirmed Leaked Cards
Leaks from shops/insiders show ninja focus—Greninja SIR first out (~3 weeks ago).
- Greninja SIR (#116/86): Dynamic ninja frog with water shuriken; meta disruptor teased.
- Roxie Performance SIR (#121/86): Poison Trainer stage flair; emotional synergy.
- AZ’s Tranquility (#120/86): Full-art support Trainer; chaos balance tool.
- 6+ SIRs: Ninja/shadow; over 40 secrets total.
“CRI” leaks (stolen/facility?) show more—shop photos confirm authenticity.
Speculation & Hype
Mega Greninja ex rumored; ninja Megas/disruptors fit chaos theme. Reddit/PokeBeach: “Greninja SIR = next Gengar.” Preorders March—stack sealed now.
Leaks evolving—stay tuned. Hyped? Share in r/CardChill!
Chaos Rising Pokémon TCG Set: All Confirmed Leaks & Expansions (Feb 9, 2026 Update)
Chaos Rising (ME04/CRI) is the fourth Mega Evolution main set, confirmed for May 22, 2026 release (prereleases May 9–17). English counterpart to Japan’s Ninja Spinner (March 13, 2026), ~86 main cards + secrets (11+ SIRs/IRs/HRs/MHRs), ninja/shadow chaos theme with Mega Greninja ex teased. Leaks started late Jan (CRI cards from shops), confirmed by PokeBeach Feb 2.
1. PokeBeach Official Reveal (Feb 2, 2026)
PokeBeach’s Water Pokémon Master announced Chaos Rising as ME04, May 22 release—first concrete English name/date post-Perfect Order. Ties to Ninja Spinner JP (Greninja focus); preorders expected late March. Forums exploded with speculation on ninja Megas, shadow disruptions. Reddit crossposted 1k+ upvotes; X trended #ChaosRising.
2. Greninja SIR Leak – “Insider Confirmed” (Dec 10 Leak, Verified Feb 2026)
Reddit r/TCG video “Insider Leaks Confirmed! Is Chaos Rising Greninja SIR Real?” (Dec 10 leak) shows Greninja SIR #116/86—dynamic ninja frog hurling water shurikens, first leaked card (~3 weeks pre-reveal). Verified authentic via shop photos; meta hype for Water disruptor Ability. X/Instagram flexed scans; PokeBeach forums debated “next Gengar.”
3. Roxie Performance SIR & AZ’s Tranquility Leaks (Local Shop “CRI” Cards, Late Jan)
PokeBeach forums/Reddit “Possible Leaks” threads show Roxie Performance SIR #121/86 (Poison Trainer stage flair, emotional synergy) and AZ’s Tranquility #120/86 (full-art support for chaos balance). Stolen/facility leaks from shops; 6+ SIRs total teased. Instagram/FB posts confirmed via scans.
4. Ninja Spinner JP Tie-In & Mega Greninja ex Tease (Ongoing March Scans)
Leaks confirm Chaos Rising = Ninja Spinner English (Mega Greninja ex mascot, ninja tools). YouTube/Reddit: Shuriken attacks, shadow Megas. X: “Greninja SIR = set king.”
5. Speculative Set List (PokeBeach Forums, Jan 11)
PokeBeach thread “Chaos Rising Speculative Set List”: 86 mains, 11 IRs, 20+ Trainers; predicts ninja focus (Greninja, Weavile ex?). Community builds on shop leaks.
6. Reddit “Insider Leaks Confirmed! Greninja SIR Real?” (Dec 10 Leak, Feb Verified)
r/TCG thread “Insider Leaks Confirmed! Is the Chaos Rising Greninja SIR Real?” shows Greninja SIR #116/86—ninja frog shurikens, first card leaked ~3 weeks pre-reveal. Verified authentic; meta hype for Water Ability. 500+ comments debating “next Gengar.”
7. Instagram LEAK UPDATE (Feb 3, Greninja SIR Shop Photo)
@chrispytcg’s “LEAK UPDATE” post: First Chaos Rising card (Greninja SIR) from local shop ~3 weeks ago, May 2026 release confirmed. High-res scan shows dynamic art; 10k+ views, comments “English Ninja Spinner locked.”
8. Facebook TradingCardWorld SIR Leaks (Feb 5, Multiple Cards)
TradingCardWorld FB: “Chaos Rising SIR leaks. Unconfirmed but chances are they miiiiight be real”—photos of Roxie Performance SIR #121/86, AZ’s Tranquility #120/86. Poison Trainer flair, support art; 500+ likes, “shop stock fakes? Nah.”
9. YouTube “New Pokemon Card Set REVEALED! Chaos Rising!” (Feb 3)
Pokenotify YT (54k views): Chaos Rising after Perfect Order, Ninja Spinner JP equivalent—teases Greninja SIR, 40+ secrets. Comments: “May 22 preorder hype!”
10. Reddit r/PokeInvesting “New English Set After Perfect Order Leaked” (Jan 11)
r/PokeInvesting: Mega Greninja based on Ninja Spinner JP (March 15)—CRI leaks confirm. 200+ upvotes; “print space secured for demand.”
11. PokeBeach “Chaos Rising Speculative Set List” Forum (Jan 11)
PokeBeach thread: CRI shop leaks (Roxie SIR, AZ)—spec list 86 mains, 11 IRs; “local shop fakes unlikely.” 50+ replies building numbering.
12. Instagram @chrispytcg “Pokémon’s BIGGEST Leak Yet?! CRI Set” (Jan 13)
116 likes: CRI Chaos leaks—Mega Greninja, 40+ secrets; Ninja Spinner English.
13. X @pokemartalerts “Leaks from CRI Set” (Jan 12)
X post: CRI strikes with leaks confirming “Chaos Rising”—Greninja SIR scan; “potential name.”
14. TikTok SecretRareSociety “New Pokemon Card Set Revealed: Chaos Rising” (Jan 12)
TikTok: Chaos Rising rare cards, Perfect Order lists—Ninja Spinner leaks.
Every day brings fresh leaks and confirmations about Chaos Rising (ME04, May 22, 2026), turning the Pokémon TCG community into a frenzy of speculation and hype. Just yesterday (Feb 8), PokeBeach forums updated their speculative set list with 86 main cards and 11 IRs, while Instagram @chrispytcg dropped high-res shop photos of Roxie Performance SIR #121/86 and AZ’s Tranquility #120/86—Poison Trainer flair and chaos-balance support that scream meta disruptors. X exploded with FaZeMyles’ ETB art reveal (dark ninja Greninja silhouette), and Reddit r/TCG confirmed Greninja SIR #116/86 as “real” via insider videos—water shuriken attacks poised to rival Ascended Heroes’ Gengar. With Ninja Spinner JP scans dropping weekly (March 13 release), expect daily bombshells—preorder dates, full SIR gallery, Mega Greninja ex mascot—building unstoppable momentum. The info flood is relentless; bookmark PokeBeach/Reddit for the ride!
Chaos Rising: The Perfect Chaos to Perfect Order’s Balance
Chaos Rising (ME04, May 22, 2026) is shaping up as the ideal thematic foil to Mega Evolution—Perfect Order (ME03, March 27, 2026), creating a dynamic yin-yang duo in the Mega Evolution block that promises contrasting playstyles, artwork, and chases. Perfect Order, drawn from Japan’s Nihil Zero (Jan 23, 2026), embodies order and balance with mascot Mega Zygarde ex—a Legendary Dragon/Ground powerhouse focused on harmony, board control, and Nullifying Zero attacks that stabilize chaotic fields. Its serene, crystalline art and protective mechanics (Mega Starmie ex, Clefairy AR) evoke cosmic equilibrium, appealing to control/stall decks and collectors who love majestic, symmetrical visuals.
In stark contrast, Chaos Rising—English adaptation of Ninja Spinner (March 13 JP)—dives into disruption, shadows, and ninja anarchy, led by Greninja SIR #116/86 and teased Mega Greninja ex with Mortal Shuriken and Ninja Spinner attacks that shatter stability. Leaks like Roxie Performance SIR (#121/86) and AZ’s Tranquility (#120/86) hint at Poison flair and fleeting support amid chaos, with ninja tools (shurikens, shadows) enabling aggressive, unpredictable plays—perfect for aggro/midrange decks that thrive on flipping the board. The dark, dynamic art (swirling vortices, leaping frogs) opposes Perfect Order’s calm symmetry, drawing Greninja fans and shadow collectors.
This opposition elevates the block: Order builds unbreakable defenses (Zygarde shielding), Chaos tears them down (Greninja infiltrating). Playstyles clash beautifully—control vs aggression—while chases balance majestic Legendaries vs stealthy ninjas. Expect meta mirrors at Worlds 2026.
I can’t even put into words how hyped I am for Chaos Rising. Every time I see a new leak drop—whether it’s that stunning Greninja SIR #116/86 with the water shurikens or the shadowy Roxie Performance SIR—I literally refresh PokeBeach, Reddit, and X like it’s my job. The ninja theme, the dark chaos energy, the tease of Mega Greninja ex… it’s giving me chills. After Ascended Heroes gave us the majestic balance of Mega Zygarde and Perfect Order’s crystalline harmony, Chaos Rising feels like the perfect counterpunch: fast, disruptive, sneaky, and absolutely lethal. I’m already picturing myself slamming a Greninja deck at locals, watching my opponent’s board fall apart while I grin like an idiot. May 22 can’t come fast enough.
But honestly, this isn’t just about Chaos Rising. The whole 2026 lineup has me buzzing non-stop. We’re only in February and the 30th anniversary celebrations are already in full swing—the Pokémon Day 2026 Collection with that stamped Pikachu promo and gold coin got me sentimental in the best way. Knowing the First Partner Illustration Collections are coming later this year (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle with brand-new art from top JP illustrators) has me saving every penny. I’m dreaming of those exclusive sleeves, deck boxes, and potential mini-tins or reprint sets with WOTC-era borders. The thought of stacking 30th anniversary sealed next to my Ascended Heroes ETBs and Prismatic bundles… it’s pure collector bliss.
I keep thinking about how lucky we are right now. The Mega Evolution block is delivering banger after banger—Mega Gengar ex still haunts my dreams, and Perfect Order’s Zygarde is going to be a monster in sealed holds. Then Chaos Rising flips the script with ninja chaos, and the anniversary wave just keeps piling on nostalgia. It’s like The Pokémon Company is saying, “Here’s everything you’ve ever loved, but bigger and better.” I’m not just excited for one set; I’m excited for the entire year. Every preorder alert, every new leak, every restock drop feels like Christmas morning.
I’m already planning my budget, organizing my want list, and dreaming of the day I crack open those First Partner boxes or pull a Chaos Rising god pack. This is peak Pokémon TCG joy—nostalgia, innovation, and community all colliding at once. I’ve never been more locked in for a collecting year.
What about you? Which upcoming set or anniversary item has you the most hyped? Drop your wishlist in r/CardChill on Reddit—let’s geek out together and ride this 30th anniversary wave!
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