Froakie - 088/086 - ME04: Chaos Rising (CRI)

Froakie — 088/086 · Illustration Rare · ME04: Chaos Rising

Chaos Rising numbers its main set at 86 cards, meaning anything above that is a secret rare — and this Froakie IR at 088/086 lands squarely in that exclusive tier. Illustrated by Susumu Maeya with a holofoil finish, this Water-type Basic carries the Illustration Rare designation , giving it the full-art scene treatment that separates it from the base set version.

Chaos Rising (ME04) is the fourth expansion in the Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution era, released May 22, 2026, returning to the Kalos region for a story set in Lumiose City. The set spotlights the Kalos starters — Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie — alongside a cast of Mega Evolutions led by Mega Greninja ex. That means Froakie's IR isn't just a cute pull; it's a narrative cornerstone of one of 2026's most talked-about releases.

• Rarity: Illustration Rare (IR) — numbered above the 86-card main set
• Illustrator: Susumu Maeya
• Finish: Holofoil
• Set: ME04: Chaos Rising (CRI) — Mega Evolution Series #4
• Market value: Currently tracking around $10 on TCGplayer

For collectors, Chaos Rising marks Greninja's first-ever official Mega Evolution TCG card — a moment the community has waited years for — and Froakie is the pre-evolution anchor to that entire story arc. The set's narrative is drawn directly from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with Lumiose City under siege from Mega Floette ex as Mega Greninja ex rallies the region's Mega Evolutions to fight back. This Froakie IR belongs in every Chaos Rising master set binder — and in every Froakie or Greninja collection that takes itself seriously.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.