The Pokémon 30th anniversary TCG set has officially arrived. Released today, September 16, 2026, the Pokémon TCG: 30th celebration expansion marks three decades of the iconic franchise with its biggest set yet.
The English expansion boasts a massive 199-card set list, including 33 secret rares and a nostalgic Classic Collection of 30 reprints spanning the game’s history, divided into:
- 128 main-set cards
- 30 numbered secret rares
- Three RGB Mew secret rares
- 30 classic collection cards
- Eight basic energy cards
The main set includes 30 unique Pikachu cards numbered 23/128 through 52/128, each illustrated by a different artist. Each booster pack is fully foil and features a guaranteed one Pikachu rare, five foil cards, one foil Basic Energy, and a Pokémon TCG live code.
Secret rares run from 129/ 128 to 158/ 128, featuring sought-after cards such as Alolan Exeggutor, Moltres, and multiple ex cards including Pickachu ex, Mewtwo ex, and Sylveon ex. The Futuristic Rare Mewtwo ex and Mew ex (157/ 128 and 158/ 128) are joined by three RGB Mew variants, likely the set’s biggest chase cards.
The classic collection reprints 30 iconic cards, including Base Set Charizard, Misty, Erika’s Jigglypuff, Shining Celebi, Lugia, Pikachu, and Zekrom-GX.
Release Date
The Pokémon 30th anniversary set launched worldwide on September 16, 2026. The English version has 199 cars, while the Japanese version contains 176.
Buying guide
Demand is extreme. Overnight camping and long queues have been reported at Best Buy and Target. The Ultra-Premium Collection drops November 6, 2026.
Fans should buy through official or trusted independent retailers only, avoiding scalpers and counterfeits on secondary markets.
2026-09-16 19:03:00
