Every series,start to present.
From the original 1999 Base Set through the live Mega Evolution Series, each chapter of the Pokémon TCG groups its releases into a series of expansions. Pick a series below to see its full expansion list, top chase cards, and the mechanics it introduced.
Which Pokémon TCG series are tracked?
Every series from the original WOTC days to the current Mega Evolution release. Click a series to open its full guide — expansion list, top chase, history, and mechanics.
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Mega Evolution
LiveThe Mega mechanic returns with reimagined art and a fresh chase-card meta.
2025 — Present·7 expansions·1,031 cardsWindow2025 — Present7 expansions · 1,031 cards→Top chase$1.0kAscended Heroes - 02
Scarlet & Violet
Tera-types reshape the game. ex cards, Special Illustration Rares, and the modern collector boom in full swing.
2023 — 2025·18 expansions·3,630 cardsWindow2023 — 202518 expansions · 3,630 cards→Top chase$1.4kPrismatic Evolutions - 03
Sword & Shield
VMAX and VSTAR reign. Evolving Skies and Crown Zenith are the modern grails.
2019 — 2023·19 expansions·3,667 cardsWindow2019 — 202319 expansions · 3,667 cards→Top chase$5.0kSWSH Black Star Promos - 04
Sun & Moon
GX cards take over and Hidden Fates' shiny vault rewrites what a chase card looks like.
2017 — 2019·17 expansions·2,973 cardsWindow2017 — 201917 expansions · 2,973 cards→Top chase$6.7kUnbroken Bonds - 05
XY
Mega Evolution debuts. Full Art Pokémon become the new standard.
2013 — 2016·16 expansions·1,811 cardsWindow2013 — 201616 expansions · 1,811 cards→Top chase$1.5kFlashfire - 06
Black & White
Format reset. Reshiram, Zekrom, and the Plasma trilogy define the series.
2011 — 2013·13 expansions·1,437 cardsWindow2011 — 201313 expansions · 1,437 cards→Top chase$1.2kPlasma Freeze - 07
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Gen 2 revisited with modern card quality. HGSS Undaunted and Triumphant hold the series' top chase cards.
2010 — 2011·6 expansions·545 cardsWindow2010 — 20116 expansions · 545 cards→Top chase$10.0kCall of Legends - 08
Platinum
Arceus arrives. Platinum-bordered Lv.X cards and a trio of strong sets close out the DP series.
2009·4 expansions·517 cardsWindow20094 expansions · 517 cards→Top chase$500Rising Rivals - 09
Diamond & Pearl
Gen 4 kicks off. Lv.X cards and the first truly "modern" look.
2007 — 2008·8 expansions·900 cardsWindow2007 — 20088 expansions · 900 cards→Top chase$738Stormfront - 10
EX
Pokémon-ex, Gold Stars, and the first generation of full-art chase cards.
2003 — 2007·21 expansions·1,806 cardsWindow2003 — 200721 expansions · 1,806 cards→Top chase$100.0kPower Keepers - 11
E-Card
A short, strange series of scannable cards. Crystal types and Skyridge holos are the chase.
2002 — 2003·3 expansions·529 cardsWindow2002 — 20033 expansions · 529 cards→Top chase$4.5kAquapolis - 12
Base
Where it all started. Charizard, Dark Charizard, Ancient Mew — the original grails.
1999 — 2002·7 expansions·604 cardsWindow1999 — 20027 expansions · 604 cards→Top chase$1.3kWizards Black Star Promos - 13
Neo
Gen 2 arrives. Shining Pokémon, Lugia, and Ho-Oh make their TCG debut.
2000 — 2002·5 expansions·383 cardsWindow2000 — 20025 expansions · 383 cards→Top chase$4.2kNeo Destiny - 14
Gym
Kanto's Gym Leaders get their own sets. Owner Pokémon, Stadiums, and the first Rocket-flavored decks.
2000·2 expansions·264 cardsWindow20002 expansions · 264 cards→Top chase$700Gym Challenge
Series ordered by latest release. Mega Evolution is the active series — new expansions are still in print.