2025 Card Game Release Schedule: Upcoming TCG and LCG Titles to Watch

Card game enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in 2025. According to a regularly updated release schedule, the year will bring a range of new trading card games (TCGs), living card games (LCGs) and digital card games. The schedule features high-profile releases across various genres, including expansions for established franchises and new IPs.

Highlights include:

• Mega Evolution series for the Pokémon TCG: After the success of the Scarlet & Violet sets, new expansions such as ‘Black Bolt & White Flare’ (July 18, 2025), ‘Mega Evolution’ (September 26, 2025) and a speculative ‘Mega Evolution 2’ in November 2025 are expected to energize collectors and players.
• Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game: Riot Games’ upcoming trading card game Riftbound is slated for global release in October 2025. Featuring 300 cards and multiple gameplay formats (1v1, 2v2 and free‑for‑all), Riftbound will let fans build decks around champion cards like Jinx, Garen and Lux.
• Topps 2025 Premier & Series Releases: Sports card fans can expect chase cards such as Diamond Rookie, Premier Pull and autograph cards seeded across Topps’ 2025/26 sets. Rare inserts like K Zone from Topps Series 2 will also be sought after.
• New Original TCGs: 2025 will also see the release of brand-new games like Altered, which is already gaining buzz in online communities.

We recommend bookmarking this post and checking back regularly, since release dates can change and new announcements will appear throughout the year. Whether you’re a collector, competitive player or just love opening packs, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for card games!