Pokemon in 2025: Tournaments, Workshops and Evolutions

Perhaps one of our biggest innovations, and something we are incredibly proud of, is the brand new Product Drop scheme we introduced in 2025. We realise how frustrating it can be to miss out on the most highly anticipated Pokémon drops due to the overwhelming demand out there. That was why we developed a simple but transparent system to hopefully give everyone a fair chance at getting their hands on the latest and most popular releases.

How it works:

1. Create a free Chaos Cards account.

2. Enter your email on the product page: This must be the email address linked to your account.

3. Spot the yellow sash! If a product is part of a drop, you'll see a clear yellow sash on the product image as well as the sign-up form.

That’s all there is to it! If you are selected, we'll send you an email, and you can log in to place your order as usual. Our goal is to remove the pressure from high-demand launches, ensuring every fan has an equal opportunity to secure their favourite sets

Prismatic Evolutions

2025 kicked off with a bang with the dazzling debut of Prismatic Evolutions, where our beloved Eevee and her evolutions took centre stage. Eevee and all eight of her evolved forms appeared as Stellar Tera type Pokémon ex and became a must have set for all Eevee enthusiasts. This stellar set added over 100 new cards, including a whopping 49 secret rares.

February Fun with Pokémon Day

Fun fact, did you know that Pokémon originally launched on February 27th 1996? Every year, fans all over celebrate Pokémon Day and 2025 proved no exception at Chaos Cards. The team at the Tabletop Gaming Store in Folkestone hosted a fun packed afternoon, with mini games and tournaments, awesome prizes and a popular Pokémon badge making station.

Journey Together

March brought us Journey Together, which provided a much-needed return to Trainer’s Pokémon and the cherished 2004 mechanics (stepping away from the EX formats of recent sets.) This expansion celebrated the deep bond between Pokémon and their trainers, and featured over 180 cards, including 16 Pokémon ex cards, 11 illustration rares, 6 special illustration rares, and 3 hyper rare gold cards. And, speaking of journeys, March also brought the exciting announcement of a collaboration between Lego and Pokémon!

Black Bolt / White Flare

July delivered an exciting split release with Black Bolt and White Flare. Black Bolt focused on the legendary Zekrom ex and the melodic Meloetta ex, while White Flare highlighted the majestic Reshiram ex and the graceful Keldeo ex. These sets unveiled 156 Pokémon from the Unova region. Each set contained over 170 cards, with 65 illustration cards and more than 5 special illustration cards, bringing the combined total to around 300 cards.

Mega Evolutions and Breakfast Club

September was a huge month with the release of Mega Evolutions and the debut of our first-ever Pokémon Breakfast Club at the Chaos Cards tabletop gaming store. Mega Evolutions saw Pokémon of all types push their limits to become powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex. This set also introduced ultra rare items and Pokémon Tool cards, with Mega Gardevoir ex and Mega Lucario ex leading the way. With over 180 cards, nearly a dozen Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, and 50 special illustration cards, Mega Evolutions was an absolute sensation.

The Pokémon Breakfast Club was an exclusive new event where fans gathered to open Mega Evolutions packs, fuelled by anticipation, pastries, and coffee it really was the perfect start to any collector's day!

Phantasmal Flames

November brought the heat with Phantasmal Flames, where Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar took centre stage. This set focused on Fire and Darkness type Pokémon and, though one of the smaller releases with 120 cards, it was still packed with great cards. Following the success of the first, we held another popular Breakfast Club to celebrate its launch, and loved meeting Pokémon fans old and new.

Pokémon Workshops Fun!

Throughout the year, our fun and exciting Pokémon workshops continued to be a highlight! The workshops have gone from strength to strength each year. Over the school holidays throughout 2025, we welcomed young Pokémon Masters and their families to create long-lasting, handmade pieces of Pokémon related artwork. These workshops are all about learning new skills in a supportive environment and connecting with other like-minded Pokémon fans. Over the course of 2025, we made everything from fuzzy Pokémon binders and Easter buckets to customised t-shirts, pin badge pennants, no sew Bulbasaurs, pencil cases, and some spooky Halloween ghost trains.

There’s plenty to look forward to in 2026 in the world of Pokémon . Ascended Heroes is coming out towards the end of January, and promises a thrilling collection of all-star Pokémon; including the introduction of Mega Dragonite ex, as well as a special focus on beloved Trainers. This collector focused set will feature Mega Evolution Pokémon showing off their biggest and boldest attacks, blending the nostalgia of the Mega mechanic with the current power of Pokémon ex. But, be prepared, as this special set will not be available in traditional booster boxes or individual packs, so keep an eye over on Chaos Cards and our News and Events section for all the Pokémon related news and releases.

As we look back on everything 2025 brought us, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you. Whether you joined us for a morning at the Pokémon Breakfast Club, used the product drop, took part in an instore workshop, or simply shared your latest pulls with us, you’ve made this year feel truly special.

What was your favourite Pokémon moment of 2025? Let us know over on our socials. We love to hear from you!