The set launches worldwide September 16 through five product waves priced from $20 to $180, with a Pokémon Center-stamped Nidorina limited to its exclusive ETB and select promos returning December 4.
From September 2, players can bring an eligible unmodified deck to Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan; participation awards include an Eevee promo and a one-card promo pack.
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Seven 30th Celebration products arrive September 16, led by ETBs with nine booster packs and a Nidorina promo; every five-card booster includes one of 30 Pikachu rares.
Entry requires a sold-out Worlds badge and reservation, with purchases limited to one of each exclusive item. Merchandise ranges from $7.99 sleeves to a $399.99 Steiff Pikachu plush.
Pokémon Center shoppers spending at least $50 from August 26 can claim a commemorative Pikachu coin using a region-specific code; bundles honor champion teams from 2018–2025.
Access to the Worlds 2026 Pokémon Center requires an event badge and reservation; three lines include space-themed UV-glow items, regal Pikachu designs, and San Francisco artwork.
From August 25, Players Club identity checks will move from Japan’s Digital Authentication App to the Myna App; previously verified accounts will not need to authenticate again.
The ¥1,800 collection launches August 27 with one random figure, display frame and matching reprinted card from 13 possible designs, including a secret likely based on Wailord AR.
The ¥1,800 collection launches August 27 at Pokémon Center Online, pairing one of 13 waterfront Pokémon figures with a matching card and display-frame base.
European pre-orders were canceled after logistics provider CEVA exposed customers’ contact, delivery and order details; the number of affected buyers remains unknown.
European pre-orders were cancelled after logistics provider CEVA may have exposed customers’ names, addresses, contact details and order contents; the number affected remains unknown.
European pre-orders were cancelled after logistics provider CEVA may have exposed customers’ names, addresses, contact details, and order contents; the number affected remains unknown.
European Pokémon Center orders for 30th Anniversary cards are being cancelled after logistics provider CEVA may have exposed customers’ contact details and order contents.
Pokémon Center opened an Aug. 17 queue for ETB bundles from Brilliant Stars, Destined Rivals and Prismatic Evolutions, with the hottest products expected to sell out quickly.
From September 2, players can bring an eligible unmodified deck to Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan; participation awards include an Eevee promo and a one-card promo pack.
Four 30th CELEBRATION MEGA products will use staggered Japan-only draws, with verified applicants favored; entries open August 10–14 and August 28–31.
Four 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 will require a valid My Number Card for Pokémon Center Online purchases in Japan, limiting eligibility to registered residents.
Four 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 will require Japan’s Digital Identification App and a government-issued My Number Card for online purchases.
Four Mega 30th Celebration products priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500 require Japan’s My Number Card and Digital Identification App for Pokémon Center Online purchases.
Four 30th Celebration products launching in September, priced from ¥6,200 to ¥27,500, will require My Number Card verification, effectively limiting online sales to Japanese residents.
A rumored dynamic anti-bot check could debut with pre-orders for the $179.99 Eeveelution Ultra Premium Collection; the first 30th anniversary products launch Sept. 16.