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It's now possible to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising, but those cards are being snapped up fast. If you want to get some for yourself, move quickly. Speed is most definitely of the essence here.
That's where I come in. I've been tracking card game stock for a long time now, so I have a lot of recommendations on which stores to prioritize and which ones to avoid. That should help you beat the rush when trying to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising. So long as you're quick, anyway. As will be obvious to anyone trying to get one of the best card games right now, Pokemon stock is an absolute nightmare.
Just bear in mind that prices will be out of whack unless you're very, very quick. Short of hitting up the likes of Miniature Market in the US and Wayland Games in the UK right away (two indie retailers with a habit of stocking product at MSRP, at least to begin with), you'll have to contend with inflated costs due to demand. The trick is knowing what constitutes a "good" deal for Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising, and I'll have advice on fluctuating prices when more pre-orders appear.
Where to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising in the US
You can now buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising cards at Walmart, not to mention TCGPlayer. However, some items have disappeared since I saw them last week, so bear that in mind - you'll need to be quick.
Walmart
✅ 3-Pack Blister | $44.99
✅ Booster Bundle | $74.99
✅ Elite Trainer Box | $149.99
✅ Booster Box | $264.99
Well well, it seems as though Walmart is holding its own - you can still buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising cards at a pretty good price here. While some items have dropped out of stock since last week, a couple of others (the Booster Bundle and Booster Box) have both dipped by around $5. We're still a ways over MSRP, but still, I'll take anything I can get at this point.
Check stock at Walmart
Miniature Market
Check stock at Miniature Market
Sorry everyone, the listings at Miniature Market are gone - pour one out for fallen good deals. I'd pop back every now and then though, because items have been known to come back every now and then. Watch this retailer closely if you're hoping to buy Pokemon Chaos Rising!
TCGPlayer
Check for stock at TCGPlayer
You can currently find quite a few listings for Chaos Rising here, but be aware that they're overpriced. I'd normally be wary of this sort of thing because TCGPlayer, brilliant though it is, is full of third-party sellers who can overinflate prices to meet demand. However, it's one of our best options for now.
Best Buy
Check stock at Best Buy
Best Buy is worth checking when you're trying to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising, but a lot of its stock will be in-store only. It's impossible to say which items are going to be available online until closer to release, so all you can do is keep checking every now and then. As an example, I'm now seeing the Elite Trainer Box as well as Sleeved Boosters... but it's been slapped with the "coming soon" label, so we can't tell where it'll be available either way.
Amazon
Check stock at Amazon
Although it sounds obvious, Amazon is a great source of new Pokemon TCG cards - it tends to have quite a lot. Unfortunately, they'll be overpriced compared to MSRP due to third party sellers and Amazon itself inflating costs. It's a great fallback once other stores have sold out.
Target
Check stock at Target
This ol' reliable store always gets Pokemon TCG sets in, but they sell out very quickly. As such, your only hope is visiting regularly and hoping you get lucky.
eBay
Check stock at eBay
As with TCGPlayer, I wouldn't go to eBay unless you have no other choice. That's because it'll be full of resellers trying to rinse you out of as much money as possible, but it is an option if you're desperate to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising.
Pokemon Center
Check stock at Pokemon Center
As the official store for all things Pokemon, this will obviously have Chaos Rising stock... but it'll be snapped up almost instantly, to the point there isn't much hope of seeing it. Worth a try, in other words, but not worth relying on.
Where to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising in the UK
Even though things are still incredibly quiet in terms of where to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising in the UK, listings have appeared at Smyths Toys. Keep a very close eye on that and the following retailers if you're hoping to pick up cards.
Smyths Toys
Check stock at Smyths Toys
Smyths Toys always gets cards in nice and early, and that's the case here... but I can't actually click through on the listings. Are they in stock? Are they in-store only? I'm not sure, so keep a very close eye on this retailer.
Wayland Games
Check stock at Wayland Games
Of all the UK retailers stocking Pokemon, I'd go to this one first. It's the most reliable in terms of stock at RRP, though that does mean it sells out incredibly quickly.
Amazon
Check stock at Amazon
Although it's an obvious choice, Amazon's been the most reliable source of Pokemon cards recently - and I don't think that'll change it's time to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising. That's because it's started a 'invite by request' system that offers products at the normal RRP. That's a rarity these days.
Zatu Games
Check stock at Zatu Games
Zatu is always worth taking a look at for Pokemon TCG stock, as it tends to get new sets in quickly. However, it tends to sell out fast so keeping a close eye on it is important.
Magic Madhouse
Check stock at Magic Madhouse
This indie retailer tends to be a good source of Pokemon TCG, but it often gets stock in later than everyone else. I'd keep an eye on it but wouldn't rush straight there, in other words.
Pokemon Center
Check stock at Pokemon Center
If in doubt, go to the source - but don't trust to hope that you'll find much in stock. These items sell out almost instantly, so I wouldn't have much hope of finding anything here.
Where to buy other Pokemon TCG sets
It's true that Chaos Rising is playing things coy for now, but you can pick up other Pokemon TCG cards if you know where to look (and are happy for it not to be a hot-off-the-presses expansion). While you can find dedicated guides like our roundup of where to buy Pokemon TCG Perfect Order, I've tried to cut out the middle-man below if you're short on time - our price-matching software will bring you the latest offers on a range of sets, new and old.
Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising FAQ
Want the lowdown on all things Chaos Rising, and the state of the Pokemon TCG in general? Not a problem. In short, this is the latest expansion for the long-running card game; it's not necessary to play, but adds plenty of cool new features. To be precise, it hurls five more Mega Evolution Pokemon ex our way, adds five Pokemon ex, introduces a host of illustration/special illustration rare Pokemon, and includes 18 ultra rare Pokemon and Trainer cards.
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Here's everything else you need to know.
When is Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising releasing?
You'll be able to get your hands on Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising is due to launch on May 22, 2026. However, it's going to be available early at prerelease events from May 9. In addition, digital players will be able to grab it on TCG Live from May 21.
When will Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising pre-orders go live?
We don't know when we'll be able to buy Pokemon TCG Chaos Rising, because The Pokemon Company doesn't usually give out that info - the cards just appear without warning. Nonetheless, the first offers typically pop up shortly after the initial expansion announcement, so there's a chance we'll see some movement soon.
Why is Pokemon TCG so hard to buy?
Unfortunately, it's incredibly difficult to get hold of Pokemon cards both new and old right now, and there's a couple of reasons for that. Reason number one: demand. An absurd number of us are trying to find products, and I'm not sure there are enough products to keep up. Second, resellers. These are unscrupulous individuals who buy up as much as they can to resell at an absurd markup. Don't buy from them, as it'll encourage them to keep trying.
Still, there's a chance things will improve in the not-so-distant future. That's because Pokemon is acquiring US trading card game distributor - our stock woes could be about to change.
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I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, but these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage (I spend my time here handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news). I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s, and love nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master.
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