Delta Reign release date in Australia: products, contents and pre-orders
Quick answer: Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Delta Reign (ME06) releases on Friday 6 November 2026. Pokémon has announced it as a worldwide release, and Australian retailers are listing the same date. Prerelease events run from 24 October to 1 November 2026.
We're taking pre-orders on the booster box, Elite Trainer Box, booster bundle and sealed cases. See everything in the Delta Reign collection.
What is Delta Reign?
Delta Reign is the sixth main expansion in the Mega Evolution series, with the set code ME06 (shown as DLR on the cards). It combines the Japanese set Storm Emeralda with cards from Japan's 2026 ex Starter Sets, both released in Japan on 31 July 2026.
Pokémon describes it as "over 135 cards". Set lists published so far show 140: a 103-card main set plus 37 secret rares.
Headline Pokémon
- Mega Rayquaza ex is the face of the set and the main box art.
- Three more Mega Evolution ex: Mega Golisopod ex, Mega Golurk ex and Mega Malamar ex. Each Mega gets its own booster pack artwork.
- Other Pokémon ex include Heat Rotom, Wishiwashi, Raikou and Meowscarada.
- A new card type, Legendary Stadiums: each is split across two cards that come together in the same pack.
Delta Reign sealed products and what's inside
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
| Booster Box | 36 booster packs, 10 cards per pack |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 booster packs, a full-art foil Kyogre promo, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice, a coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a player's guide, and a storage box with dividers |
| Booster Bundle | 6 booster packs |
| Booster Box Sealed Case | 6 booster boxes in the original factory carton |
| ETB Sealed Case | An unbroken distributor case of Elite Trainer Boxes |
Other Delta Reign products include Build & Battle Boxes (used for prerelease events, on sale from 24 October), blisters, and a Pokémon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Box with Mega Rayquaza art, which is sold only through Pokémon Center.
How our Delta Reign pre-orders work
- Nothing ships before release day. Pre-orders are dispatched after 6 November, within two business days of our stock arriving, in the order they were placed.
- Tracked shipping Australia-wide: $8 under $50, $12 from $50, $20 from $150, or $30 express.
- Every order is photographed before it ships, with your order number in frame.
Delta Reign FAQ
When does Delta Reign come out in Australia?
Friday 6 November 2026. Pokémon has announced a worldwide release on that date.
How many packs are in a Delta Reign booster box?
36 booster packs, with 10 cards in each pack.
What comes in the Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box?
9 booster packs, a Kyogre promo card, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy cards, dice, a coin, a player's guide and a storage box.
Who is on the Delta Reign box art?
Mega Rayquaza ex.
Details are from Pokémon's announcement and reputable TCG news as at 13 October 2026. We'll update this page if anything changes.