Pokémon 30th Celebration
Pokémon TCG Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Extensive Global Product Lineup for Fans
Key Points
The Elite Trainer Box promo for the 30th Celebration is an illustration-rare Nidorina, and there are 30 Nidorina Illustration Rare cards hidden within the set.
Poster Collection details: it includes three booster packs, three promo cards featuring Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and one full-size, two-sided poster.
Tech Sticker Collection contents: three booster packs, a foil promo card featuring Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario, and a sticker sheet for personalization.
Pokémon ex Box offering: four booster packs, one promo card featuring Sylveon ex or Greninja ex, and an oversize card.
Knock Out Collection includes two booster packs, a foil Eevee promo, and a commemorative coin.
The Pokémon Company International has revealed the full product lineup for its 30th Celebration expansion, launching September 16, 2026 — the first-ever simultaneous worldwide release for a Pokémon TCG set CBR. The headlining promo is an illustration-rare Nidorina, chosen because she sits at #30 on the National Pokédex, with 30 hidden copies tucked inside the set Wargamer.
Every booster pack in the set is 100% foil and guarantees a Pikachu rare card. There are 30 unique Pikachu rare variations to collect Pokemon.com. The expansion also introduces a brand-new rarity called the Futuristic rare, designed by Japanese graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN.
Wave One Kicks Off With ETBs and Promo Collections
The September 16 launch brings several products to shelves at once. The Elite Trainer Box includes roughly nine booster packs and the exclusive illustration-rare Nidorina promo CBR. The Poster Collection adds three booster packs, three promo cards featuring Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and one full-size two-sided poster.
The Tech Sticker Collection bundles three booster packs with a foil promo — either Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario — plus a sticker sheet Pokemon.com. The Knock Out Collection offers two booster packs, a foil Eevee promo, and a commemorative coin. Each format targets a different type of buyer, from casual fans to completionists.
Sylveon, Greninja, and Battle Decks Fill Out the Fall
The Pokémon ex Boxes arrive on September 16 alongside the core launch. Each box includes four booster packs, one promo card — either Sylveon ex or Greninja ex — and an oversize card Pokemon.com. The day-themed and night-themed designs run through several products in the lineup.
On October 30, the Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks hit shelves. Each deck is a ready-to-play 60-card set built around powerful Pokémon ex Pokemon.com. These decks are aimed at newer players who want to jump into the game without building a deck from scratch.
November's Ultra-Premium Collections Are the Crown Jewels
The biggest products land on November 6, 2026. Two Ultra-Premium Collections spotlight Espeon ex and Umbreon ex. Each set comes with a themed Pikachu ex promo, a playmat, and accessories Wargamer. Prices are expected to land between $119.99 and $159.99, based on prior anniversary set pricing.
Also on November 6, the Figure Collection arrives with a choice of Mew or Mewtwo. It includes foil promos, an oversized card, a collectible figure, and booster packs CBR. The Mew and Mewtwo Futuristic rare cards inside were illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN, whose bold visual style has drawn both praise and criticism from the community.
Scalpers and Sellouts Loom Over the Multi-Month Rollout
The simultaneous global launch is a direct response to the scalping chaos that hit the 25th Celebrations set in 2021. This time, stores are being encouraged to unseal products at the point of purchase to stop resellers Wargamer. Still, experts warn that botting technology has advanced faster than retail defenses.
The Pokémon card market has already surged in the lead-up to the anniversary. Average card prices rose 46% year-over-year as of January 2026. Younger collectors and parents are expected to struggle most with finding products, especially during the September 16 Wave 1 launch Wargamer.
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