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Talha Sonmez
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is marking an incredible milestone with the launch of the highly anticipated 30th Celebration expansion. Designed to honour three decades of Pokémon history, the special set brings together nostalgic favourites, stunning new illustration rare cards, the return of classic cards through the Classic Collection, and plenty of beloved Pikachu cards for collectors to chase.
Every 30th Celebration booster pack contains five foil cards, including one of 30 unique Pikachu illustrations, along with a foil Basic Energy card. With so many exciting cards to collect, fans will be eager to get their hands on booster packs when the expansion launches on September 16, 2026.
Fortunately, The Pokémon Company has announced a wide range of products to help collectors and players celebrate throughout the remainder of the year. Here's a complete look at the 30th Celebration product lineup.
Launch Day Products (September 16, 2026)
30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection
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Two fan-favourite Pokémon join the celebration in this fun collection. Players can choose between a foil promo card featuring Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario, each accompanied by a matching tech sticker sheet. The collection also includes three booster packs from the 30th Celebration expansion, making it a great starting point for collectors.
30th Celebration 2-Pack Blister
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A simple and affordable way to begin your collection, the 2-Pack Blister includes a foil Eevee promo card, a collectable plastic coin, and two 30th Celebration booster packs.
30th Celebration Knock Out Collection
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Featuring similar contents to the 2-Pack Blister, this collection also includes a foil Eevee promo card, a plastic coin, and two booster packs from the expansion.
30th Celebration Binder Collection
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Collectors looking to organise their cards in style will appreciate this commemorative 9-pocket binder celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. The set also includes five booster packs to help fill those pages right away.
30th Celebration Poster Collection
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This collection includes a large poster showcasing artwork from more than 160 cards in the expansion. Fans will also receive foil promo cards featuring the Legendary Kanto trio: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, along with three booster packs.
30th Celebration Pokémon ex Box – Sylveon ex & Greninja ex
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Available in either Sylveon ex or Greninja ex versions, these boxes include both a standard foil promo card and an oversized display version of the featured Pokémon. Each box also contains four booster packs from the expansion.
30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box
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As always, the Elite Trainer Box offers one of the best all-around experiences for collectors and players. Inside you'll find:
• 9 booster packs
• Full-art Nidorina promo card
• 65 card sleeves
• 16 foil Basic Energy cards
• Damage-counter dice
• Coin-flip die
• Plastic coin
• Storage box with six dividers
• Player's guide for the expansion
30th Celebration Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
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Exclusive to Pokémon Center, this premium version includes everything found in the standard Elite Trainer Box plus:
• 11 booster packs instead of 9
• Two full-art Nidorina promo cards
• One Pokémon Center-stamped Nidorina promo card
For collectors of exclusive promos, this will likely be one of the most sought-after products at launch.
October Releases
30th Celebration Booster Bundle (October 2, 2026)
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For those who want more packs, the Booster Bundle offers six booster packs with no extra accessories. It's an efficient way to expand a collection or continue chasing favourite cards.
30th Celebration Mini Tins (October 2, 2026)
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Each Mini Tin contains:
• 2 booster packs
• Sticker sheet
• Matching art card
There are ten different tin designs to collect. Together, the artwork forms two larger scenes celebrating both the daytime and nighttime themes featured throughout the expansion.
30th Celebration Battle Decks – Espeon ex & Umbreon ex (October 30, 2026)
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Competitive players can jump straight into battle with these all-foil 60-card decks.
Each deck includes:
• Espeon ex or Umbreon ex as the featured Pokémon
• Deck box
• Coin
• Playmat
Additional highlights include an illustration rare-style Victini card in the Espeon deck and an illustration rare-style Zeraora card in the Umbreon deck.
November Releases
30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection (November 6, 2026)
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Ditto takes centre stage in this charming premium collection. Alongside a special Ditto promo card, collectors receive an acrylic display stand that can showcase either the included promo or another favourite card from their collection.
The set also includes eight booster packs.
30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection – Day & Night (November 6, 2026)
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The Ultra-Premium Collection is the flagship of the entire celebration.
Available in two themed versions, players can choose between:
• Pikachu ex & Espeon ex
• Pikachu ex & Umbreon ex
The collection also includes a large assortment of premium accessories, such as a playmat, card sleeves, a deck box, and more.
Most notably, collectors receive:
• 29 standard 30th Celebration booster packs
• 1 Classic Collection booster pack containing three cards from the Classic Collection
This is expected to be one of the most desirable products released during the anniversary celebration.
30th Celebration Figure Collection – Mew & Mewtwo (November 6, 2026)
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Fans of Pokémon's most iconic Mythical and Legendary Pokémon can choose between Mew and Mewtwo versions of this collection.
Each box contains:
• Foil promo card
• Oversized promo card
• Sculpted display figure
• 5 booster packs
The included figures make these collections particularly appealing for display-focused collectors.
A Celebration 30 Years in the Making
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration expansion is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious anniversary releases in the game's history. With nostalgic callbacks, exclusive promo cards, premium accessories, and dozens of products spanning several months, there is something for every type of Pokémon fan.
Whether you're chasing illustration rares, building competitive decks, collecting Pikachu cards, or revisiting classic Pokémon TCG history through the Classic Collection, the 30th Celebration expansion promises plenty of reasons to celebrate when it arrives on September 16, 2026.
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