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Amazon seller Gem City Supplies lists the collection at a record-low $51.98, $14.95 below its typical price, with three booster packs and Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres promos.
Players can redeem code “30THCONTINUES” for three full-art Kanto Legendary Bird cards in Pokémon TCG Live during the 30th Celebration launch campaign.
Walmart marketplace seller Cash Cards Unlimited lists the collection at $48.99 versus an $89.99 MSRP, while TCGplayer offers listings from $43.85.
The set launches worldwide on September 16, with five foil cards, a foil Basic Energy and one of 30 unique Pikachu variants guaranteed in every pack.
The wave adds Sylveon ex, Jirachi ex and a three-card Articuno–Zapdos–Moltres panorama; the worldwide set launches September 16 with one of 30 Pikachu cards per pack.
The new preview features Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres as a trio, plus Sylveon, Fuecoco, Toxtricity, Greninja, Morpeko and Salamence ex across day-and-night artwork.
The expansion adds an Articuno-Zapdos-Moltres trio alongside Sylveon, Fuecoco, Toxtricity, Greninja and Salamence ex, with artwork themed around bright days and cool nights.
Illustration rares and special illustration rares featuring the legendary bird trio, Sylveon, Greninja, Jirachi ex and others were shown ahead of the September 16, 2026 launch.
Team Rocket’s Zapdos ex ranks best among the expansion’s Legendary Birds, while Articuno ex and Moltres ex struggle with low durability, self-damage or inefficient attacks.
Team Rocket’s Ambition adds villain-themed Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos variants, plus Trainer cards that steal discarded items or force Basic Pokémon into play.
The digital booster introduces 14 revealed cards, including two-star full arts for Team Rocket’s Moltres ex and Giovanni, plus Articuno and Zapdos ex.
The digital expansion launched worldwide on August 26, led by Shiny Mega Charizard Y ex and an immersive Team Rocket’s Master Plan among its ranked chase cards.
The digital themed booster launches August 26 at 8:00 p.m. CDT, featuring Team Rocket cards, themed accessories and previews of Kanto’s legendary bird trio.
The digital pack adds Team Rocket’s Articuno ex, Zapdos ex and Moltres ex at 10:00 a.m. on August 27, followed by a Boss & Persian binder and display board on September 1.
Fourteen cards from Team Rocket’s Ambition were previewed, including two-star Moltres ex and Giovanni full arts; virtual packs launch August 26 at 9 p.m. EST.
Team Rocket’s Ambition launches August 27 as themed booster B4a, featuring Team Rocket’s Mewtwo and ex cards for Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres alongside events through September 28.
Four cards join the September 16 worldwide release: stamped Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos, plus the 20th of 30 Pikachu promo designs, featuring Tropical Vibes.
Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and a new Pikachu join the set launching worldwide September 16; PokémonXP visitors can receive a random foil Basic Energy from August 28–30.
The leaked 130-plus-card set reportedly includes 30 artist-unique Pikachu cards, while ETB preorders have reached $239—378% above the $49.99 MSRP.
The English set rolls out in three waves from September 16, with five-card foil packs available only through products such as a $49.99 ETB, $26.94 Booster Bundle and all-foil ex decks.
