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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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight graded cards fetched $480,000 at Fanatics Collect, led by a PSA 10 Snorlax Lv.X at $156,000—940% above its prior record—and a Tekno Snorlax at $27,000.
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.
Five product formats launch September 16, 2026, led by an ETB with nine packs and a Nidorina promo, plus collections featuring the legendary birds, Eevee, Lucario, Greninja ex and Sylveon ex.
The lineup rolls out in waves from September 16 to November 6, including ETBs, ex boxes and a 29-pack Ultra-Premium Collection with Pikachu, Espeon or Umbreon promos.
The all-foil set launches globally September 16, with 30 Pikachu rares, a new Futuristic rare tier, returning classic cards and products led by ETBs containing 9 or 11 packs.
Each 30th Celebration pack includes one of 30 rare Pikachu cards; the set also has 30 returning cards, day/night artwork and a new Futuristic rarity by YOSHIROTTEN.