Pokémon Chaos Rising UAE Guide: Mega Greninja ex Release
Pokémon Chaos Rising UAE guide: set overview, the Mega Greninja ex chase, AZ's Tranquility SIR, and the fourth Mega Evolution set releasing 22 May 2026.
Pokémon Chaos Rising UAE Guide: Mega Greninja ex Release
Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising is the next chapter of the Mega Evolution era. Set to release worldwide on 22 May 2026, ME04 is built around the long-awaited Mega Greninja ex and the second main set drawn from Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The storyline frames Mega Floette ex causing havoc across a night-shrouded Lumiose City, with Mega Greninja, Mega Pyroar and Mega Dragalge rallying to push back. Prereleases are already underway — running 9 to 17 May 2026 — and pre-release pricing has put the Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare among the most anticipated chase cards of the entire Mega era.
TL;DR
- Releases 22 May 2026 worldwide (prereleases 9–17 May)
- 122 cards total — slightly smaller than Perfect Order's 124
- 5 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex: Greninja, Floette, Pyroar, Dragalge, plus one more reveal pending
- Top chase: Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare — the gold-etched headliner, expected to be the set's most valuable card on launch
- Pre-release Lumiose City—themed artwork driving strong collector hype
- UAE retail pricing to be confirmed closer to launch — bookmark this page for updates
What's in Chaos Rising: Set Overview
Chaos Rising (ME04) is the fourth main expansion of the Mega Evolution era, following Mega Evolution (ME01), Phantasmal Flames (ME02), and Perfect Order (ME03), with Ascended Heroes (ME2.5) sitting between ME02 and ME03 as a special set. It's the second main set drawn from Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Perfect Order was the first — and continues the high-HP, three-prize Mega ex format that has defined the era.
| Set detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date | 22 May 2026 |
| Prereleases | 9–17 May 2026 |
| Set code | ME04 |
| Card count (main) | 86 |
| Total master set | 122 cards |
| Mega Evolution ex | 5 |
| Pokémon ex | 5 |
| Illustration Rares | 11 |
| Ultra Rares | 18 |
| Special Illustration Rares | 6 |
| Mega Hyper Rares | 1 (Mega Greninja ex, gold-etched) |
Chaos Rising is based on the Japanese Ninja Spinner expansion, plus three added promos: Mega Gallade ex (from January's Mega Gallade ex Special Set), Krookodile ex, and Adversity Policy (from November 2025 Gym promos). The Fennekin Illustration Rare has been cut from the main set and turned into an Elite Trainer Box exclusive promo.
The standard product range — Sleeved Booster Packs, 3-Pack Booster Blisters, Booster Bundles, Build & Battle Boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, and Booster Boxes — follows the established Mega-era format. UAE retail pricing will be added once Little Things, Virgin Megastore and Geekay confirm stock and AED MSRPs closer to the 22 May launch.
Chaos Rising Top Chase Cards
Chaos Rising is shaping up to be a top-heavy set in the Mega Evolution era pattern: a single Mega Hyper Rare driving the chase, with several painterly Special Illustration Rares carrying the supporting weight. Final secondary-market prices won't stabilise until 2–4 weeks after launch, but pre-release benchmarks and the Japanese Ninja Spinner counterpart give us a directional read.
1. Mega Greninja ex — Mega Hyper Rare
The set's only Mega Hyper Rare. Gold-etched, full-art, and tracking to be the most-chased card of the Mega era so far based on pre-release pricing. The Greninja franchise has historically outperformed most modern Pokémon TCG releases on demand — combined with the Pokémon Legends: Z-A tie-in and the Mega Hyper Rare gold treatment, this card is positioned to be a long-term value anchor.
2. Mega Greninja ex — Special Illustration Rare (#114)
The painterly version of the headliner, featuring rain-soaked Lumiose City artwork. The SIR is expected to settle below the MHR initially but, following the Charizard X SIR pattern from Phantasmal Flames, could hold or appreciate as the MHR corrects post-launch. Track this one closely.
3. Mega Floette ex — Special Illustration Rare (#115)
The "Eternal Flower" variant of Floette — a direct callback to AZ's storyline in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Mega Floette ex is the antagonist of the set's narrative, and its SIR features somber, atmospheric art that has driven significant collector interest pre-release.
4. AZ's Tranquility — Special Illustration Rare (#118)
The Trainer SIR sleeper. AZ reunited with his Floette — narrative payoff art for Pokémon Legends: Z-A players. Trainer-only SIRs have outperformed expectations across the Mega era (see Lillie's Determination in ME01 and Dawn in ME02), and AZ's emotional anchor combined with the somber palette positions this as a strong long-term hold candidate.
5. Mega Dragalge ex — Special Illustration Rare
The set's secondary Mega ex SIR with strong painterly art. Dragalge isn't a fan-favourite in the way Greninja or Floette are, but the rarity treatment and supply distribution should keep this one accessible for collectors building the master set without breaking the bank.
Honourable mentions (pending pull-rate data)
- Mega Pyroar ex (SIR) — the fire-type Mega ex; pre-release pricing low because of weaker mainstream awareness
- Cincinno ex (SIR) — non-Mega ex SIR with strong art
- Roxie's Performance (SIR) — Unova-throwback Trainer SIR; sleeper pick
- Mega Gallade ex (promo) — added to the English set from January 2026's special set
Pre-release secondary market prices will fluctuate sharply in the first 2–4 weeks post-launch. Expect the chase tiers to settle by mid-June 2026.
Chaos Rising Meta Impact: Mega Greninja ex & Mega Floette ex
Pre-release competitive analysis is preliminary, but two cards are tracking to define the post-launch meta:
- Mega Greninja ex — Water-type Mega with stealth/disruption attack effects matching the set's "ninja" theme. Expected to slot into existing Water-type archetypes with Frigibax or Iono engines, though full deck-lists won't crystallise until prerelease results filter through.
- Mega Floette ex — Psychic/Fairy-type. The antagonist card of the set's storyline gets matching mechanical weight — pre-release leaks suggest disruption-style attacks with bench manipulation effects.
We'll update this section with confirmed competitive performance once Standard rotation data is in (typically 2–3 weeks post-launch).
Chaos Rising FAQ
When does Pokémon Chaos Rising release? Worldwide on 22 May 2026. Prereleases run from 9 to 17 May 2026.
How many cards are in Chaos Rising? 86 in the main set, with 36 secret rares for a 122-card master set.
What's the chase card? The Mega Greninja ex Mega Hyper Rare — the set's only Mega Hyper Rare. Gold-etched, full-art, and pre-release pricing puts it among the most anticipated chase cards of the entire Mega Evolution era.
Is Chaos Rising based on Pokémon Legends: Z-A? Yes — it's the second main TCG set drawn from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, after Perfect Order. The set's narrative frames Mega Floette ex causing havoc in Lumiose City, with Mega Greninja, Mega Pyroar and Mega Dragalge fighting back.
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