Set Guide / Set Guides & News / Jul 28, 2026 / 4 min
Pokemon Chaos Rising chase cards to track by collector number
Two Greninja cards lead the set, but their collector numbers and post-release price paths tell different stories.
Mega Greninja ex 116/086 is the clearest Pokemon Chaos Rising chase card for collectors who want the set's headline Special Illustration Rare. Mega Greninja ex 122/086 is a separate Mega Hyper Rare. Treat them as two exact cards, not as interchangeable versions of the same name.
Both were expensive in the first reviewed days after release, and both cooled by July 28. That is useful context for a wishlist. It is not a prediction about the next move.
Quick answer
Start with the Greninja artwork you actually prefer. Add its collector number to your wishlist before comparing prices. If you want a wider Chaos Rising chase list, Mega Floette ex 117/086, Mega Dragalge ex 118/086, and Cinccino ex 119/086 form the next Special Illustration Rare group. AZ's Tranquility 120/086 and Roxie's Performance 121/086 matter most to collectors building the complete illustration run.
The two Greninja cards did not follow exactly the same path. From May 24 to July 28, the TCGplayer Market Price reference for 116/086 moved from $502.15 to $237.50, a change of -52.70%. The 122/086 reference moved from $387.33 to $197.93, a change of -48.90%. Over the more recent June 28 to July 28 window, 116/086 changed -12.93% while 122/086 changed -19.85%.
Those percentages describe two frozen dates. They do not include shipping, taxes, card condition differences, or the price you might actually pay.
Reviewed dual price history
The two Greninja chase cards over time
Both Greninja printings cooled after release; 116/086 retained more of its May 24 reference price. The chart is historical context, not a forecast.
Use the left and right arrow keys, or tap the chart, to inspect both series at a shared date.
| Series | May 24, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Greninja ex 116/086 | $502.15 | $237.50 | -52.70% |
| Mega Greninja ex 122/086 | $387.33 | $197.93 | -48.90% |
Source: TCGplayer market price through stored PokeTrace snapshots. Metric: near-mint market price. 10 aligned checkpoints; 100% coverage. Reviewed 2026-07-28.
Indexed mode sets both first observations to 100 so relative movement is comparable. It does not imply that the underlying prices were equal.
Series checksum: ps1-12c097ba1b165586
Which Chaos Rising chase cards belong on a shortlist?
The most useful shortlist is not simply the ten most expensive cards. It separates the card you would regret missing from the cards that can wait.
- Headline choice: Mega Greninja ex 116/086 for the Special Illustration Rare artwork, or 122/086 for the Mega Hyper Rare treatment.
- Second group: Mega Floette ex 117/086, Mega Dragalge ex 118/086, and Cinccino ex 119/086.
- Trainer artwork: AZ's Tranquility 120/086 and Roxie's Performance 121/086.
- Illustration Rare run: Froakie 088/086, Ampharos 090/086, and Xerneas 091/086.
That order is a collecting framework, not a universal ranking. A Greninja collector and a master-set builder have different missing-card pressure. The board below keeps the collector numbers visible so a similarly named card does not slip into the wrong slot.
Set chase board
Chaos Rising chase board
Choose cards based on what you collect, then check sold prices from named sources before treating early prices as reliable.
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Headline chases
Exact Greninja-led special illustrations to monitor without calling prices settled.
Mega Greninja ex
Special Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Open this card in Unbinder and compare prices by marketplace and date.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Mega Floette ex
Special Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Open this card in Unbinder and compare prices by marketplace and date.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Mega Dragalge ex
Special Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Open this card in Unbinder and compare prices by marketplace and date.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Cinccino ex
Special Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Open this card in Unbinder and compare prices by marketplace and date.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Roxie's Performance
Special Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Open this card in Unbinder and compare prices by marketplace and date.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Mega Greninja ex
Mega Hyper Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Open this card in Unbinder and compare prices by marketplace and date.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Illustration rare binder run
Artwork-focused cards to consider separately from the biggest chase cards.
Froakie
Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Mark the slot missing first, then compare marketplace offers when you are ready to buy.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Ampharos
Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Mark the slot missing first, then compare marketplace offers when you are ready to buy.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Xerneas
Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Mark the slot missing first, then compare marketplace offers when you are ready to buy.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Completion priorities
Binder gaps to verify before opening more packs or buying singles.
AZ's Tranquility
Special Illustration Rare · EN
Prices can differ by marketplace, currency, card version, and update time.
Marketplace price check
Checking saved data
Next step: Mark the slot missing first, then compare marketplace offers when you are ready to buy.
Catalog source: Scrydex card record - Reviewed 2026-07-12
Sources: Scrydex set and card records. Reviewed 2026-07-12.
How to choose between the two Greninja cards
Compare three things in order: artwork, rarity treatment, and budget. Price comes after identity because the cheaper Greninja is still the wrong purchase if the other artwork is the one you want in the binder.
Use indexed mode in the graph to compare their relative movement from the same starting level. Use USD mode to see the size of the price gap. The index does not say the cards had equal prices; it only makes their shapes easier to compare.
Condition still matters. The series uses a near-mint market reference, while a real copy can differ because of centering, surface wear, seller reputation, and location. Match the collector number and inspect the card in front of you before buying or trading.
Build the chase list around your binder
Mark the numbered slots you already own before opening more packs. Duplicates can make a collection feel further along than it is, while one untracked Greninja or Trainer card keeps the illustrated run incomplete.
Open the Chaos Rising set binder in Unbinder, confirm the exact missing collector numbers, and add only those versions to your wishlist. That keeps TCGplayer, Cardmarket, and eBay checks tied to a real collection gap instead of a general chase ranking.
Data source and method
Card names, collector numbers, rarities, and images come from English Scrydex catalog records reviewed July 28, 2026. The dual graph uses stored TCGplayer Market Price observations for near-mint cards in US dollars through PokeTrace.
The graph contains ten aligned checkpoints from May 24 through July 28, 2026. Both cards use the same source, currency, condition, metric, and dates. Indexed mode divides every value by that card's first observation and multiplies it by 100.
The sample excludes graded cards, non-English cards, active listing prices, realized sale prices, shipping, fees, and taxes. It also does not estimate pull rates or future demand. Review the exact marketplace date and card condition whenever you move from the guide to a buying decision.
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