Sept. 16, 2026 — The Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), 30th Celebration, available beginning today at participating retailers worldwide.
The highly anticipated expansion, which commemorates 30 years of Pokémon, contains all foil cards and introduces an all-new card rarity, Futuristic rare, featuring new visuals illustrated by the renowned Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN. In addition, one of 30 Pikachu rare cards is included in each 30th Celebration booster pack. Fans can also encounter Pokémon illustrated in various moments throughout daytime and nighttime and discover 30 classic Pokémon cards making a return to the Pokémon TCG.
Cards from 30th Celebration are now available in the following products.
- 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box: Includes nine 30th Celebration booster packs, one illustration rare–style promo card featuring Nidorina and various gameplay accessories.
- 30th Celebration Poster Collection: Includes three 30th Celebration booster packs; three promo cards featuring Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres; and one full-size, two-sided poster featuring cards found in the 30th Celebration expansion.
- 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection: Includes three 30th Celebration booster packs; one foil promo card featuring Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario; and one corresponding sticker sheet for personalizing laptops, tablets and other tech devices.
- 30th Celebration Pokémon ex Box: Includes four 30th Celebration booster packs, one promo card featuring Sylveon ex or Greninja ex and one corresponding oversize card.
- 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection: Includes two 30th Celebration booster packs, one foil promo card featuring Eevee and one commemorative coin.
Fans can also look forward to more 30th Celebration products releasing later in 2026. For more information on additional products, fans can visit Pokemon.com.
In celebration of 30th Celebration, players will have the opportunity to receive a gift with any Pokémon TCG purchase of $15 or more. Trainers can receive a promo card featuring Mewtwo from JB Hi-Fi. The promo card will feature a “What’s Your Favorite?” stamp and will be available beginning Oct. 2, 2026, while supplies last.[1]
Additionally, 30th Celebration is now available digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Upon login, players will be rewarded with a themed deck accessory set as well as a 30th Celebration Battle Pass deck featuring Mew ex. An additional deck featuring Sylveon ex can be unlocked with further play.[2]
To learn more about the Pokémon TCG and the 30th Celebration expansion, please visit Pokemon.com/TCG