A big week for TCG releases in North Carolina. Here’s everything dropping now and what’s coming up at your local game stores.
This Week’s Releases
Pokémon TCG — Mega Evolution: Pitch Black
Released July 17, 2026
The fifth set in the Mega Evolution block is headlined by Mega Darkrai ex as the top chase pull alongside Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex, Mega Slowbro ex, and Mega Delphox ex. 120 cards total with 36 secret rares. Promo cards available at GameStop (Zarude), Best Buy (Armarouge), and Hot Topic/Barnes & Noble (Primarina). Spend $15 on Pokémon TCG products at participating retailers for a gift-with-purchase promo while supplies last.
Disney Lorcana — Attack of the Vine!
Full retail launch July 24, 2026
Lorcana’s biggest set ever at 207 cards. New franchises: Monsters Inc., Up, and Turning Red. New mechanics: Temporary Shift, Team classification, and Christopher Robin — Hunny Sage (which allows any ink color in your deck for the first time). Format rotation is now in effect for Core Constructed competitive play. Booster boxes retail at $143.76.
Coming Up Next
MTG The Hobbit — Prerelease Week
Prerelease August 7–13 at NC local game stores | Full release August 14
MTG returns to Middle-earth with a full Standard-legal set featuring Bilbo, Thorin, Smaug, and The One Ring as a box topper. Prereleases start in two weeks — contact your local store now to register before seats fill. Check our NC store prerelease guide for locations.
Digimon TCG — BT-26 Timeless Bonds EN
September 4, 2026
The English release of BT-26 is six weeks out. Tamer Battle August 2026 events are running now at participating stores — check with your local game shop for event dates.
Find NC Stores Carrying This Week’s Releases
Call ahead before making a trip — launch-week stock on popular sets moves fast, especially Lorcana booster boxes and Pitch Black Elite Trainer Boxes.
Find card game stores near you in the GHF NC directory →
