Pokémon TCG Ninja Spinner: Everything we know so far
The Pokémon TCG hype train is officially rolling again. Ninja Spinner is the next major Japanese Pokémon TCG expansion, and all signs point to it being one of the defining Mega Evolution sets of the era.
Here’s a clean, up-to-date breakdown of what’s confirmed, what’s strongly implied, and what collectors should realistically expect.
What is Ninja Spinner?
Ninja Spinner is an upcoming Japanese expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, headlined by Mega Greninja ex. The name itself was trademarked by Pokémon under the same classifications used for past TCG set names, which immediately set the community on fire.
Thematically, Ninja Spinner lines up perfectly with Greninja’s signature Water Shuriken attacks and the ninja motif fans already associate with the Pokémon.
Greninja’s Water Shuriken
Release timeline (confirmed)
Japan
Set name: Ninja Spinner (M4)
Release date: March 13, 2026
Main mascot: Mega Greninja
Estimated card count: ~86 cards (small main set)
English
Set name: Chaos Rising
Release date: May 22, 2026
Prereleases: May 9 – May 17, 2026
Chaos Rising has been officially revealed as the English equivalent of Ninja Spinner, following the now-standard Japan → English conversion pipeline.
Product lineup (expected)
Ninja Spinner is classified as a regular expansion set, not a special or enhanced subset. We've got all available product pages lined up in our Shop, check them out! We will update the list below with information and images about the products once available.
Ninja Spinner Booster Packs
Ninja Spinner Booster Boxes (Pre-order, price subject to change)
Additional premium products (Japanese collector boxes, promo packs, etc.) have not been officially revealed yet.
Why Ninja Spinner Is Already Being Discussed
On paper, Ninja Spinner looks like it’s going to be a slam dunk.
Greninja has been a fan favorite for years, and after the rather lackluster reception of Perfect Order (even though it’s not released yet), this set feels like a deliberate course correction. The hype is already growing.
But that hype comes with a catch.
This release is almost 100% going to be scalped.
Ninja Spinner is landing at a very specific moment in the calendar, right before Heroes Ascended booster bundles roll out. That puts early summer 2026 in a perfect storm of demand: back-to-back headline sets, a beloved Pokémon front and center, and collectors already on edge from recent availability issues. Historically, that combination doesn’t lead to healthy shelves. It leads to inflated prices, empty big-box stores, and frustrated buyers refreshing websites at midnight.
The Pokémon TCG’s 30th anniversary year is shaping up to be an emotional roller coaster for a lot of people in the hobby. As long as scalpers continue to control early access, stock will remain tight. Distribution will favor those with platforms, capital, or wholesale relationships. Meanwhile, the average parent will once again be stuck trying to explain to their kids why the cards they were excited about “sold out instantly.”
For collectors, it’s exhausting.
For families, it’s discouraging.
For the market, it’s incredibly profitable.
None of this is new, but Mega Greninja is likely to be the face of it this time, until the release of Storm Emeralda featuring Mega Rayquaza ex (rumored). Ninja Spinner has all the ingredients to be an amazing set, both thematically and historically. The question isn’t whether people will want it. The question is who will actually be able to get it at a reasonable price.
That tension between excitement and frustration may end up defining not just this set, but the entire anniversary year.