RELEASES SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

Pokémon 30th
Anniversary Set Card List

Every Card and Promo Revealed So Far!

The Pokémon TCG is celebrating 30 years with the upcoming 30th Anniversary set, and more details are revealed each week — from card previews to the full product lineup. Here's the complete card list including promos, plus product lineup and price guide, updated as new info drops ahead of the September 16, 2026 release.

SET NAME


30th Celebration

SET SYMBOL

30C

RELEASE DATE

September 16, 2026

TOTAL CARDS

128 Base + ? Secrets

MOST EXPENSIVE CARD

TBD


30th Celebration set arrives September 16—here's what we know so far:

Releases simultaneously worldwide

Every booster pack includes 5 foil cards, including 1 of 30 Pikachu cards, plus one energy card.

Every card is foil, including Basic Energy

The main set will include 128 cards(Secret rares and Classic Collection count not yet revealed)

The new rarity is Futuristic Rare

Products will have a staggered release  – see Product Guide

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30th Anniversary
Card List

Classic Collection?

The cards below were revealed in the initial teaser and the Base set Charizard as well as the Pikachu & Zekrom Tag Team has been officially revealed, so this may be our Classic Collection. For now we’ll have to wait and see.

30th Anniversary
Product List

New Reveal!
English Product List

The full English product lineup is officially here from The Pokémon Company — and it looks like we’re getting another staggered release.

Dive into the product guide below to see exactly what's included, plus every new promo card packed into each release.

30th Celebration
Elite Trainer Box & Pokémon Center Exclusive ETB

Releases September 16, 2026

The 30th Anniversary Elite Trainer Box (left) will contain 9 booster packs, the Nidorina promo.

The Pokémon Center exclusive version ups that to 11 booster packs and has two Nidorina promos — one stamped with the Pokémon Center logo.

Did you catch that?

Nidorina is #30 in the Pokédex — and the illustration on this promo features exactly 30 Nidorinas.

30th Celebration
2-Pack Blister & Knock Out Collection

Releases September 16, 2026

Both of these products will include the same holo Eevee, a plastic coin, and two 30th Anniversary booster packs.

30th Celebration
Poster Collection

Releases September 16, 2026

Includes a poster showcasing 160+ cards from the 30th Anniversary set, and foil promos of Kanto's legendary birds — Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres — plus three booster packs.

30th Celebration
Tech Sticker Collections

Releases September 16, 2026

Pick your favorite: a promo of Alolan Exeggutor or a Lucario promo with a matching tech sticker sheet and three 30th Anniversary booster packs.

30th Celebration
Sylveon ex Box & Greninja ex Box

Releases September 16, 2026

The last of the products being released on September 16th, each box includes a foil promo card, as well as a Jumbo version. Each box also includes four 30th Celebration booster packs

30th Celebration
Binder Collection

Releases October 2, 2026

The Binder Collection includes a commemorative 30th Anniversary 9-pocket binder, as well as five 30th Celebration booster packs.

30th Celebration
Booster Bundle

Releases October 2, 2026

Like Ascended Heroes, the booster bundles are being released a little after initial release. Includes six 30th Celebration booster packs.

30th Celebration
Sylveon ex Box & Greninja ex Box

Releases October 2, 2026

Ten different designs will create two images – one representing the day and one the night. Each Mini Tin comes with two 30th Celebration booster packs, a sticker sheet, and an art card that matches the Mini Tin.

30th Celebration
Battle Deck—
Espeon ex & Umbreon ex

Releases October 30, 2026

All-foil 60-card deck built around Espeon ex or Umbreon ex. Espeon's deck features an illustration rare promo of Victini, while Umbreon's has an illustration rare promo or Zeraora.

30th Celebration
Ditto Premium Collection

Releases November 6, 2026

A nice surprise in this one: a colorful acrylic display, an adorable Ditto promo, and eight 30th Celebration booster packs.

30th Celebration
Ultra-Premium Collection — Day

Releases November 6, 2026

This Day-inspired bundle pairs Pikachu ex with Espeon ex, plus a playmat, card sleeves, deck box, and also get 29 30th Anniversary booster packs and one Classic Collection booster pack featuring three cards from the set's Classic Collection lineup.

30th Celebration
Ultra-Premium Collection — Night

Releases November 6, 2026

This Night-inspire bundle pairs Pikachu ex with Umbreon ex, plus a playmat, card sleeves, deck box, and more. You'll also get 29 30th Anniversary booster packs and one Classic Collection booster pack featuring three cards from the set's Classic Collection lineup.

30th Celebration
Figure Collection—
Mew & Mewtwo

Releases November 6, 2026

Includes a foil promo and a jumbo card featuring Mew or Mewtwo, a figure of the Pokémon, plus five 30th Celebration booster packs. 

Curious what else is dropping this year?
See the full 2026 Pokémon TCG set release calendar

More 30th Celebration Card Previews

A Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collage of Pokémon characters, including Pikachu, in various styles and colors.
A Pokémon 30th Anniversary Card List Colorful balloons featuring Pikachu from Pokémon, with various vibrant backgrounds and patterns.
A Pokémon 30th Anniversary Card List  A collection of Pokémon trading cards featuring various legendary Pokémon, with some cards partially obscured in a collage style.
A Pokémon 30th Anniversary Card List  card previews
A Pokémon 30th Anniversary Card List card previews

FAQ

30th Anniversary Set Details

When will the Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary set be released?

The 30th Anniversary Pokemon TCG set will be released simultaneously worldwide on September 16, 2026. While only a preview has been shown so far, The Pokémon Company is expected to more details, preorders, and special event tie-ins very soon.

How many cards will be in the set?

Based on the cards revealed so far, it looks as though there will be 128 main set cards. The number of secret rares and Classic collection have no be revealed yet.

Will the 30th Anniversary set include reprints of vintage cards?

So far the only reprint cards officially announced are the Base set Charizard as well as the Pikachu & Zekrom Tag Team card. The cards shown in the initial teaser included the Pikachu from Base set, Charizard from Base set, Palkia Lv.X from Great Encounters, Lugia from Aquapolis, Uxie from Legends Awakened, Darkrai & Cresselia Legend from Triumphant, Pikachu & Zekrom from Team Up, Raikou from Vivid Voltage, Zacian V from Sword & Shield, and finally Arceus VStar from Brilliant Stars.

These might be the “Classic” of the Anniversary set.

More Details Sprouting Soon!