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. Jul

   31

   2026

   Union Arena: Chainsaw Man (UE22BT)

   Union Arena · EN

   Makima and Power's Union Arena debut. The full card list is already posted on TCGplayer ahead of release — our set page carries it with market prices.

   Set details →

2. Jul

   31

   2026

   Weiss Schwarz: Blue Archive The Animation

   Weiss · EN

   The gacha hit's anime tie-in set, with one of the deepest all-female casts Weiss has printed. Date per TCGplayer listings.

   Set details →

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

   Set details →

6. Aug

   28

   2026

   Weiss Schwarz: Re:Zero Vol.3

   Weiss · EN

   Third volume for the franchise behind the hobby's benchmark Rem chase cards. New Rem and Emilia premium slots expected.

   Set details →

7. 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.

8. Sep

   18

   2026

   Union Arena: Re:Zero (UE24BT)

   Union Arena · EN

   Rem enters Union Arena — the most collected waifu character meeting the format's most affordable chase economics.

   Set details →

9. 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.

10. Sep

    25

    2026

    Weiss Schwarz: Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Vol.2

    Weiss · EN

    Fast-follow second volume while Vol.1 remains in print. Date per TCGplayer listings.

    Set details →

11. 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.

    Set details →

12. 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.