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Keeping track of TCG releases across multiple games is a full-time job. We have done it for you. Below is the most complete Australian TCG release calendar for 2026, covering set releases, Regional Qualifiers, and major events across every game we cover. Bookmark this page and we will update it when new dates are confirmed. See current prices at /cards/mtg.
Keeping track of TCG releases across multiple games is a full-time job. We have done it for you. Below is the most complete Australian TCG release calendar for 2026, covering set releases, Regional Qualifiers, and major events across every game we cover. Bookmark this page and we will update it when new dates are confirmed.
All dates are confirmed as of May 2026. Australian release dates for physical product may vary from US dates by 1-2 weeks depending on distributor. Check with your local game store for exact AU availability.
Riftbound 2026
Riftbound has the most active competitive calendar of any new TCG in 2026. Three set releases and seven Regional Qualifiers are confirmed.
Set Releases:
- Released: Origins (Set 1), October 2025 launch set
- Released: Spiritforged (Set 2), February 2026
- Released: Unleashed (Set 3), May 8, 2026. 220+ cards, Ultimate rarity, XP/Hunt/Ambush mechanics
- July 31: Vendetta (Set 4), first set with simultaneous global English and Chinese release
- October 23: Radiance (Set 5), final 2026 set, features Ekko and Seraphine
Regional Qualifiers and Major Events:
- 15-17 May: RQ Sydney, Sydney Showground, Olympic Park NSW. First APAC RQ.
- 29-31 May: RQ Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada
- 12-14 June: RQ Utrecht, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Netherlands
- 19-21 June: RQ Hartford, Connecticut Convention Center, USA
- 24-30 July: Vendetta Pre-Rift Week, global LGS events
- 21-23 August: RQ Barcelona, Spain
- 4-6 September: RQ Singapore. Second APAC RQ, relevant for Australian competitors.
- 21 September: Radiance Preview Season Begins
- 23 October: Radiance (Set 5) releases globally
- 25-27 October: RQ Los Angeles, final 2026 Regional Qualifier
Read the full RQ Sydney event guide at /blog/p150-riftbound-rq-sydney-2026-guide.
Magic: The Gathering 2026
Major Releases (Australian Dates Approximate):
- Released: Aetherdrift, February 2026
- Released: Tarkir: Dragonstorm, April 2026
- June: Edge of Eternities, new plane, first half of 2026 major release
- July: Bloomburrow 2026, sequel to popular 2025 set
- September: Duskmourn 2026, horror plane return
- November: Final Fantasy crossover, Universes Beyond collaboration
Australian MTG events are coordinated through local game stores. Check your LGS for Prerelease weekends, which occur in the week before each major set release.
Pokemon TCG 2026
Major Releases:
- Released: Prismatic Evolutions, January 2026. Extremely high demand and limited print run.
- Released: Destined Rivals, March 2026
- June: Extradimensional Crisis, Gen 9 continuation
- September: TBA, typically announced 3-4 months before release
Pokemon Pre-Releases run at local game stores in the two weekends before each set release. Australian dates are typically one week after US street dates.
Disney Lorcana 2026
- Released: Archazia's Island (Set 7), 2025 release
- Released: Wilds Unknown (Set 8), early 2026
- Mid-2026: Azurite Sea (Set 9), TBC
One Piece Card Game 2026
Bandai releases approximately every 3 months. Australian distribution has improved significantly since the chaotic 2023-2024 period. Check retailer stock for current available sets.
Yu-Gi-Oh 2026
- Ongoing: Blazing Dominion (BLZD), 2026 main set
- Ongoing: Rarity Collection 5 (RA05), high-rarity reprint set
- Ongoing: Legendary Modern Decks 2026, structure decks
- TBC: OTS Tournament Pack 30, organised play prize support
Australian Yu-Gi-Oh events run through local game stores and regional tournaments. Check the Konami card game locator for AU events.
Star Wars: Unlimited 2026
- Released: Shadows of the Galaxy, earlier 2026 release
- Mid-2026: TBA Set
How to Stay Updated
This calendar is updated when new dates are confirmed.
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Blog: every set release we cover gets a dedicated review and buying guide.
Card Vault: our price database at /cards covers all games we track, updated daily.
Dates sourced from official publisher announcements. Australian retail dates may vary. Not affiliated with Riot Games, Wizards of the Coast, The Pokemon Company, Ravensburger, Bandai, Konami, or Fantasy Flight Games.
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The C3 Card Vault shows live AUD pricing from eBay AU sold data across MTG, Pokemon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Dragon Ball Super, Star Wars Unlimited, and Riftbound.
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