Are you looking for the Pokémon Delta Reign 2026 card list? Good news: we already have an unusual amount of information thanks to the Japanese release of Storm Emeralda. However, you should avoid a common mistake: Storm Emeralda and Delta Reign are not strictly identical checklists.
The main Western numbering revealed reaches 103 cards, while The Pokémon Company officially announces an expansion of more than 135 cards in total.
- 103 cards in the revealed main numbering.
- More than 135 cards officially announced in total.
- 4 new Mega-Evolution Pokémon-ex cards featured.
- 14 Illustration Rare cards reported by specialized data.
- 17 Ultra Rare cards reported.
- 6 Special Illustration Rare cards reported.
- Japanese Storm Emeralda serves as the main preview base.
Which Delta Reign cards are already confirmed in the West?
| Revealed No. | Card | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 011/103 | Mega-Sarmuraï-ex | Mega-Evolution Pokémon-ex |
| 047/103 | Mega-Golemastoc-ex | Mega-Evolution Pokémon-ex |
| 069/103 | Mega-Sepiatroce-ex | Mega-Evolution Pokémon-ex |
| 084/103 | Mega-Rayquaza-ex | Mega-Evolution Pokémon-ex |
| 096/103 | Legendary Summit | First half of the Stadium |
| 097/103 | Legendary Summit | Second half of the Stadium |
These numbers provide fundamental information: the international main numbering includes at least 103 slots.
103 cards or over 135: why are the numbers different?
Because the number printed at the bottom of a card generally corresponds to the main set. Secret cards follow beyond that numbering.
The specialized information currently available describes a structure of 103 main cards supplemented by 37 higher-rarity cards, for a total reconstructed around 140 cards.
Storm Emeralda: why do we already know so many cards?
Storm Emeralda was released in Japan on July 31, 2026. Its Japanese checklist has 76 main cards and 37 secret cards.
Delta Reign takes a large part of this material but also adds cards from supplementary Japanese products. This is why automatically copying the 113 Japanese cards into an article titled "French list" would be misleading.
76 main + 37 secret cards in the Japanese set.
103 main slots visible in the revealed Western numbering.
Western adaptation, moved promos, and the addition of cards from other Japanese products.
What secret rarities are expected in Delta Reign?
| Category | Reported quantity | Collector interest |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare | 14 | Pokémon with extended art direction |
| Ultra Rare | 17 | Pokémon and Trainer cards |
| Special Illustration Rare | 6 | Among the main cards to watch |
Mega-Rayquaza-ex will obviously garner a lot of attention. For this specific subject, see our dossier dedicated to the history and versions of Mega-Rayquaza-ex.
Delta Reign introduces two-card Legendary Stadiums
This is one of the most original new features of the expansion. Legendary Summit is split across two cards that must be played together from the hand to form a single Stadium.
The two halves also create a continuous illustration. This mechanic visually recalls certain two-part cards from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, while introducing a different function.
Three Legendary Stadiums are expected in the pool derived from Storm Emeralda.
Why is the Kyogre card from Storm Emeralda becoming a promo?
This is precisely why you should be wary of a direct translation of the Japanese checklist.
The Kyogre Illustration Rare present in Storm Emeralda has been removed from the Western set to serve as a promotional card for the Delta Reign ETB.
Therefore, it should not be obtained normally in Western booster packs.
To compare the different products, see our Delta Reign buying guide: ETB, display, bundle, or boosters.
How to prepare your binder for the Delta Reign list?
If you are aiming for a complete set, avoid placing cards randomly as you open packs. Leave space for missing numbers and separate the main cards from the higher-rarity cards.
Sort in numerical order up to 103.
Add a separate section for Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, and Special Illustration Rare.
Keep cards like Kyogre in a dedicated section: they do not necessarily belong to the set numbering.
A 360-card Pokémon binder can be used to structure a significant collection, while our card protection guide details best practices.
The checklist will be more useful than the price hunt
Numbers, variants, promos, and missing cards: a collection becomes much simpler when it is structured from the first few openings.
See Pokémon cardsFAQ: Delta Reign card list
How many cards does Delta Reign contain?
The Pokémon Company officially announces more than 135 cards. The revealed cards use main numbering up to 103.
Are Storm Emeralda and Delta Reign identical?
No. Storm Emeralda serves as the Japanese source set, but the Western adaptation adds and moves certain cards.
What is the confirmed Mega-Rayquaza-ex card?
The regular version revealed is numbered 084/103.
Is Kyogre in the Delta Reign boosters?
The Japanese Kyogre Illustration Rare was used as a promotional card for the Western ETB.
When is the full French list coming out?
It should be clarified as the November 6 release approaches. This page may be updated when the complete localized checklist is published.
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