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The Pokémon Company International schedules the anniversary TCG set for September 16, 2026, marking 30 years since the card game's debut.
Sylveon ex and Jirachi ex lead five newly unveiled Special Illustration Rares expected to become major chase cards when 30th Celebration releases September 16, 2026.
30th Celebration products arrive September 16, including a nine-pack ETB with a Nidorina promo and a two-pack Eevee blister; every five-card booster guarantees one of 30 Pikachu rares.
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.
Night-themed SIRs for Mega Greninja ex and Jirachi ex lead the latest 30th Celebration reveals, while Articuno and Zapdos complete the set’s Legendary Bird IR trio.
Sylveon ex and Fuecoco received Special Illustration Rares, while Alolan Exeggutor gained an Illustration Rare; 30th Celebration releases September 16, 2026.
Salamence ex debuts as a Special Illustration Rare and expected top chase, alongside new Moltres, Morpeko and Maushold Illustration Rares.
Morpeko and Maushold Illustration Rares feature 70 HP and 80 HP respectively, with discard-focused attacks; 30th Celebration products launch worldwide September 16.
Mewtwo ex (157/128) leads the current entries at a $1,000 presale price before 30th Celebration launches September 16, while Groudon Star and Dragons Exalted Rayquaza are valued at $1,010 and $1,049.
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.
TPCi moved the Binder Collection from October 2 to December 4 without giving a reason; the other 30th Anniversary product waves remain on schedule.
The alternative-art promo cards will be awarded at Japan’s 30th Celebration events in Chiba on October 25 and Osaka from October 31 to November 1, 2026.
The 30th Celebration Binder Collection, containing a 9-pocket binder and five booster packs, has moved from October 2 to December 4, 2026; the set still launches September 16.
The September 16 Japanese set includes 30 pullable Pikachu cards, each featuring unique artwork, a fireworks foil pattern and a separate Pikachu Collection number.
The 128-card main set launches worldwide September 16 with every card—including Basic Energy—printed as Holofoil, likely forcing buyers to create set-specific bulk rates.
30th Celebration products arrive September 16, including a nine-pack ETB with a Nidorina promo and a two-pack Eevee blister; every five-card booster guarantees one of 30 Pikachu rares.
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.
September’s 30th Celebration lineup includes five-card foil boosters, 30 unique Pikachu rares and six products, with the Pokémon Center ETB packing 11 boosters and two Nidorina promos.
The set arrives worldwide September 16; Japan gets a paired Premium Deck Set, while English Espeon and Umbreon decks launch October 30 before separate Ultra Premium Collections on November 6.
The Binder Collection includes five booster packs for $31.99, while Sylveon ex and Greninja ex Tins include four packs and a foil card for $21.99; both launch December 4, 2026.