Release calendar

The announced releases that matter to waifu collectors, with a note on what to watch in each. Dates follow official announcements where published; retailer-listed dates are flagged in the notes, and everything can move.

1. Aug

   7

   2026

   Pokémon TCG: First Partner Collection — Series 3

   Pokémon · EN

   A promo illustration collection featuring starters from Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea — a collector product rather than a booster expansion.

2. Aug

   14

   2026

   Union Arena: InuYasha

   Union Arena · EN

   The most anticipated Union Arena EN release of the year. Kagome, Sango, and Kikyo star-rarity slots would give the franchise its first premium prints in years.

3. Aug

   22

   2026

   One Piece Card Game: OP-17 — The World's Strongest Warriors

   One Piece · Global

   Officially confirmed for August 2026 with simultaneous worldwide release; TCGplayer lists Aug 22. Which characters land the manga-rare and SP slots decides the chase market.

4. Sep

   16

   2026

   Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration

   Pokémon · Global

   All-foil anniversary set — every card in the boosters is foil, including basic Energy. Anniversary products have historically aged well; see our price guide on reprint protection.

5. Sep

   25

   2026

   Weiss Schwarz: Nikke — Goddess of Victory Vol.2

   Weiss · EN

   A female-character-led franchise booster, and the first English set with Bushiroad's new box spec (10 packs per EN box, down from 12) — factor that into box-price comparisons.

6. Oct

   30

   2026

   One Piece: EB-05 Extra Booster — ONE PIECE HEROINES Edition vol.2

   One Piece · Global

   The most waifu-relevant release of the year: an extra booster dedicated to the franchise's female characters. Bandai's official window is October 2026; this date is from retailer listings.

7. Nov

   13

   2026

   Union Arena: BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3

   Union Arena · EN

   Third BLEACH set (pre-release events run Nov 6). Rukia, Orihime, and Yoruichi premium slots are the ones waifu collectors will be watching in the card list reveal.