RELEASES SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Pokémon 30th
Anniversary Set Card List
Complete 30th Celebration Card List Revealed!
The Pokémon TCG is celebrating 30 years with its special 30th Anniversary set. The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration set contains 199 cards total: 128 main-set cards, 33 Secret Rares, 30 Classic Collection cards, and 8 special foil Basic Energy cards. Browse the full Pokémon 30th Anniversary card list, including classic collection, promos, plus all sealed product releases.
SET NAME
30th Celebration
SET SYMBOL
30C
RELEASE DATE
TOTAL CARDS
September 16, 2026
199 cards
What Makes Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Set Special?
✽ Releases simultaneously worldwide on September 16, 2026
✽ Every booster pack contains 5 foil cards, including 1 of 30 Pikachu cards, plus 1 foil Basic Energy
✽Every card is foil, including the Basic Energy cards
✽ The set contains 199 cards total: 128 main-set cards (including 30 Pikachu), 33 Secret Rares, 30 Classic Collection cards, and 8 special foil Basic Energy cards
✽ Introduces a brand-new rarity: Futuristic Rare
✽ Sealed products have a staggered release schedule — see the Product Guide for release dates
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30th Anniversary
Card List
Last Updated: September 11, 2026
30th Anniversary
Product List
Sealed Product Guide
English Product List
The full English product lineup is officially here from The Pokémon Company — and it’s another staggered release.
Dive into the product guide below to see exactly what's included, plus every new promo card included.
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.
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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.
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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, 2026Pick your favorite: a promo of Alolan Exeggutor or a Lucario promo with a matching tech sticker sheet and three 30th Anniversary booster packs.
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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
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Binder Collection
Releases October 2, 2026The 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, 2026Like 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, 2026Ten 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, 2026All-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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 2026Includes 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
FAQ
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary FAQ
When does the Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary set release?
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration releases worldwide on September 16, 2026. It is the first Pokémon TCG expansion to launch simultaneously around the world. Some 30th Celebration products will release later in 2026 as part of a staggered product schedule.
How many cards are in Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration?
The 30th Celebration set contains 199 cards total, including 128 main-set cards, 33 Secret Rares, 30 Classic Collection cards, and 8 special foil Basic Energy cards.This total does not include the additional promotional cards released with 30th Celebration products.
What comes in a Pokémon 30th Celebration booster pack?
Each 30th Celebration booster pack contains 5 foil cards, including 1 of 30 unique Pikachu cards, plus 1 foil Basic Energy card.Unlike a standard Pokémon TCG expansion, every card in 30th Celebration is foil, including the Basic Energy cards.
Are there 30 different Pikachu cards in the 30th Anniversary set?
Yes. There are 30 different Pikachu cards with special Pikachu numbering in Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration. Each features different artwork and an individual illustrator, and one Pikachu card is included in every booster pack.
What is the Classic Collection in Pokémon 30th Celebration?
The Classic Collection brings back memorable Pokémon TCG cards from previous eras with special 30th Anniversary treatments.The collection includes 30 cards, celebrating cards from across Pokémon TCG history. Classic Collection reprints are not automatically Standard legal; Pokémon notes that they can be played in formats where their original printings are legal.
Does Pokémon 30th Celebration include the Base Set Charizard?
Yes. The iconic Charizard from Base Set returns as part of the 30th Celebration Classic Collection. Other returning cards span multiple generations of the Pokémon TCG, including cards such as Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up.
What is the new rarity in Pokémon 30th Celebration?
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration introduces a new card rarity called Futuristic rare. Pokémon first revealed the rarity with new Mewtwo and Mew cards featuring artwork by YOSHIROTTEN.
Is every card in Pokémon 30th Celebration holographic?
Yes. Every card in the 30th Celebration expansion is foil, including the Basic Energy cards. This makes the set different from most standard Pokémon TCG expansions, where booster packs contain a mixture of foil and non-foil cards.
What Pokémon 30th Celebration products are being released?
Pokémon is releasing a wide range of 30th Celebration sealed products, including the Binder Collection, Poster Collection, 2-Pack Blister, Knock Out Collection, Tech Sticker Collection, and larger premium products.Not every product releases on September 16; the 30th Anniversary product lineup has a staggered release schedule throughout 2026. See our 30th Celebration Product Guide for the full product list and release dates.
Is Pokémon 30th Celebration a special set?
Yes. 30th Celebration is a special Pokémon TCG expansion created for the game's 30th anniversary. It combines brand-new cards and artwork with 30 Pikachu cards, Classic Collection reprints, an all-foil card lineup, and the debut of the Futuristic rare.
Where can I see the full Pokémon 30th Anniversary card list?
You can browse the complete Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration card list above, including all 199 cards: the 128-card main set, Secret Rares, Classic Collection cards, Basic Energy, plus promotional cards.