Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration: release date, Futuristic rare revealed and UK pre-orders
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game is turning 30, and the special anniversary expansion has now been revealed: Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration. It releases worldwide on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, and Pokémon has said additional products will follow later in the year.
30th Celebration key details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Release date | Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (simultaneous global release) |
| Set size | Around 150 cards including secret rares (reported) |
| Pack contents | 6 foil cards per pack: 5 foil cards plus 1 foil Basic Energy |
| Every card is foil | Yes, including Basic Energy |
| English packs | Include a Pokémon TCG Live code card |
| Classic cards | 30 classic reprints with a “30” Pikachu stamp (not Standard legal) |
| Pikachu in every pack | 1 of 30 Pikachu illustration cards, each by a different artist |
| New rarity | Futuristic rare, illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN |
What is inside a 30th Celebration booster pack?
Pokémon has confirmed a simple premium pack structure for this anniversary set. Every pack contains six foil cards: five foil cards plus one foil Basic Energy. Every card in the expansion is foil, so each pack should feel special for collectors. English packs will also include a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
30 classic cards return with a 30 stamp
Just like Celebrations in 2021, 30th Celebration includes 30 classic Pokémon cards from across the game’s history. Each reprint features a “30” Pikachu stamp and special foil treatment. These cards will not be legal for tournament play in Standard.
One Pikachu card in every pack
Every 30th Celebration booster pack includes a Pikachu card. There are 30 different Pikachu illustrations to collect, each by a different artist, with extra numbering to show which of the 30 you pulled.
Futuristic rare: a brand-new rarity
30th Celebration introduces a brand-new rarity called Futuristic rare, illustrated by renowned Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN. Pokémon has described these cards as “striking artwork evocative of hope toward an unknown future”. The first cards revealed in this style feature Mewtwo and Mew.
Day and night artwork themes
Pokémon has also said new cards in 30th Celebration will depict a variety of Pokémon in different moments across daytime and nighttime, which should help produce some fan favourites once the full card list starts landing.
Additional 30th Celebration products later in 2026
Pokémon has confirmed that the worldwide set launch is on 16 September 2026, followed by additional product releases throughout the year. As soon as official product images and contents are announced, this section can be expanded with each item and its pack counts.
Where to buy Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration in the UK
Track UK availability and pre-orders here: Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration at OBSIDIA.
30th Celebration FAQs
When does Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration release?
It releases worldwide on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
How many cards are in 30th Celebration?
It is being reported at around 150 cards including secret rares.
What is inside each 30th Celebration booster pack?
Each pack contains six foil cards: five foil cards plus one foil Basic Energy. English packs also include a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
Are the 30 classic cards tournament legal?
No. Pokémon has stated the classic reprints will not be legal in Standard tournament play.
Where can I buy 30th Celebration in the UK?
When listings are live, you can find them at OBSIDIA here: 30th Celebration listings.
