Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Is Almost Here—Here's Everything You Need to Know
Thirty years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) deserves more than just a birthday cake.
Since then we've chased Charizards, argued over schoolyard trades, rediscovered our childhood binders, and convinced ourselves that buying one pack somehow turned into buying ten.
Now it's time to celebrate.
The Pokémon Company has officially unveiled Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration, and if you're a fan of anniversary sets, this one is shaping up to be something special.
Here's what you can expect.
A Celebration of Pokémon's Past...
If you loved 2021's Celebrations set, you can expect more of what made that anniversary release so memorable.
30th Celebration isn't trying to recreate the past—it celebrates it. The set brings back 30 iconic cards from Pokémon TCG history as part of the Classic Collection, each featuring a commemorative Pikachu stamp and exclusive foil treatment.
While they aren’t tournament legal, they celebrate the history of the game, and are sure to be a great addition to any collection.
If you're anything like us, they're going straight into a binder.
...And a Look at Pokémon's Future
Anniversary sets always need a little something extra.
This time it's Futuristic Rare, a brand-new rarity created with Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN. The artwork is unlike anything we've seen in the Pokémon TCG before, blending vibrant colours with a futuristic style that feels completely different from traditional Pokémon cards.
Translation? Start making room in your top loader box.
Every Pack Comes With a Pikachu
Yes, really.
If there's one thing Pokémon loves, it's Pikachu—and this set makes sure you'll never open a pack without one.
Every booster pack includes one of 30 different foil Pikachu cards, each illustrated by a different artist. Whether you're aiming to collect all 30 or just hoping to pull your favourite design, every pack adds another Pikachu to the collection.
As if that wasn't enough, every card in the set is foil, making each pack feel a little extra special.
What Products Are Releasing?
Like previous special sets, 30th Celebration won't have standalone booster packs. Instead, you'll find packs across a variety of products launching throughout the fall, including:
Some of the products announced so far include:
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Elite Trainer Box
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Poster Collection
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Tech Sticker Collection
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Booster Bundle
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Binder Collection
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Mini Tins
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Sylveon ex Box
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Greninja ex Box
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Espeon ex & Umbreon ex Battle Decks
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Mew Figure Collection
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Mewtwo Figure Collection
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Ditto Premium Collection
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Ultra-Premium Collections
Products will roll out in waves beginning September 16, with additional releases continuing through October, November, and December.
Whether you're ripping packs with friends, hunting for every Pikachu, or grabbing an ETB to keep sealed (we promise we won't judge), there's something for every kind of collector.
Get Ready for Release
Pokémon anniversary sets don't come around often, and they almost always become some of the most memorable releases of their era.
30th Celebration has nostalgic reprints, an entirely new rarity, guaranteed foil Pikachus, and enough collector appeal that we already know it'll be a fun one to open.
We'll have products arriving as they're released, so keep an eye on 401 Games for availability, pre-orders, and the latest Pokémon TCG news.
Now the real question is...
Which Pikachu are you hoping to pull first?
[Embed trailer link Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration 🎉 | Available September 16]