Pokémon TCG preorders in Australia
Preorders are the easiest way to get a new Pokémon TCG set at RRP, and they sell out fast. Here is when each Australian retailer opens them, measured from every listing PokéMafia has tracked over the last six sets.
Updated . Figures come from PokéMafia tracking every Australian retailer listing.
Next up: Flowing Fists preorders
- Release: Friday 5 February 2027 (reported, not yet confirmed by The Pokémon Company).
- JB Hi-Fi and EB Games preorders: expected between Friday 20 November 2026 and Friday 4 December 2026. The latest a set has ever opened puts the outside edge at Monday 21 December 2026.
- Big W: usually a few days to a week after JB Hi-Fi.
- Kmart: later again, and without warning. For Delta Reign it was 9 days after JB.
- Target: most likely on release day.
When each retailer opens preorders
JB Hi-Fi
Lists the whole set in one batch, usually 63 to 77 days before release, at about 10am Sydney time and usually on a Friday. Every product in the set goes up in the same few minutes, even ones that ship weeks later. Pokémon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Boxes never appear at JB.
EB Games
Opens in the same window as JB Hi-Fi and is sometimes first. For Delta Reign, EB Games listed 11 days before JB.
Toymate
Usually lists on the same day as JB Hi-Fi for most products.
Big W
Follows JB Hi-Fi by 0 to 7 days, and moves the whole set at once. If JB has just opened a set, Big W is usually next.
Kmart
Sells ahead of release but gives almost no notice: the product page tends to appear 3 to 60 minutes before it can be bought, often around 10am or 11am. You cannot watch a page that does not exist yet, which is why alerts matter most here.
Target
Mostly lists on release day. Some sets get a short preorder run a few weeks out, but the booster display and sleeved boosters have still arrived on release day.
Myer, Woolworths and independent stores
Mostly around release day, plus in-store stock that never goes online.
When JB Hi-Fi opened preorders for recent sets
| Set | Preorders opened | Released | Days ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Reign | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 6 Nov 2026 | 66 |
| 30th Celebration | Fri 3 Jul 2026 | Wed 16 Sep 2026 | 75 |
| Pitch Black | Fri 1 May 2026 | Fri 17 Jul 2026 | 77 |
| Chaos Rising | Fri 20 Mar 2026 | Fri 22 May 2026 | 63 |
| Perfect Order | Fri 16 Jan 2026 | Fri 27 Mar 2026 | 70 |
| Ascended Heroes | Mon 15 Dec 2025 | Fri 30 Jan 2026 | 46 |
Delta Reign: the order retailers listed it
Delta Reign released on Friday 6 November 2026. This is the first listing PokéMafia saw at each retailer, which is the pattern to expect for Flowing Fists.
- EB GamesFri 21 Aug, 77 days before release
- JB Hi-FiTue 1 Sep, 66 days before release
- Big WTue 8 Sep, 59 days before release
- KmartThu 10 Sep, 57 days before release
- ToymateWed 16 Sep, 51 days before release
- TargetTue 13 Oct, 24 days before release
- MyerMon 2 Nov, 4 days before release
- WoolworthsSat 7 Nov, the day after release
Other Pokémon TCG releases coming up in Australia
- Fri 13 Nov 2026: 30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection, 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection: Day & Night
- Fri 20 Nov 2026: 30th Celebration Figure Collection: Mew / Mewtwo
- Fri 4 Dec 2026: Mega Forces tins
How to actually get a preorder
- Be logged in at each retailer with your address and payment saved before 10am on the likely day.
- Check the per-customer limit and the preorder terms. Retailers can cut allocations after launch.
- Do not give up at "sold out". Allocations get added back in waves, often without any announcement.
- Pay RRP, not resale. See what Pokémon products should cost in Australia.
Common questions
When do Pokémon TCG preorders open in Australia?
Roughly two months before release. Over the last six sets JB Hi-Fi opened preorders 46 to 77 days before launch, and 63 to 77 days for five of the six. EB Games and Toymate open around the same time, Big W follows within about a week, Kmart comes later and Target mostly sells on release day.
What time do JB Hi-Fi Pokémon preorders go live?
Usually 10am Sydney time, often on a Friday. JB lists every product in a set in the same few minutes, so the whole lineup appears at once.
When can I preorder Flowing Fists in Australia?
Flowing Fists is reported for Friday 5 February 2027 (not yet confirmed by The Pokémon Company). Based on how early JB Hi-Fi and EB Games have opened preorders for past sets, expect them between Friday 20 November and Friday 4 December 2026.
Does Target take Pokémon preorders?
Mostly not. Target usually lists Pokémon TCG products on release day. A few sets got a short preorder run: Chaos Rising 42 days early, Pitch Black 32 days early and Delta Reign 24 days early.
Does Kmart take Pokémon preorders?
Yes, but you cannot watch for them. Kmart sells some products weeks before release, yet the product page usually appears only minutes before it can be bought. For Delta Reign, Kmart listings started 57 days before release.
How do I get notified when Pokémon preorders open?
PokéMafia members get an alert the moment a retailer lists a new Pokémon TCG product, with a direct link to the product page. Gold membership includes a 5-day free trial.