Pokémon TCG Reveals First Look at 30th Anniversary Booster Set

The Pokémon Trading Card Game has officially revealed a first look at an upcoming anniversary expansion to mark 30 years of the game’s history.

The newly announced “Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration” set is scheduled to launch simultaneously worldwide on September 16, 2026.

This global launch allows fans to open booster packs and hunt for new additions to their collections at the exact same moment.

Collectors opening these specialized packs will notice a unique twist, as every single card included in the set is a foil variant, extending even to the Basic Energy cards.

The series is introducing a new “Futuristic rare” rarity tier that features evocative visual styles.

The initial cards confirmed for this tier highlight Mewtwo and Mew, both illustrated by the Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN.

Every single booster pack contains a guaranteed encounter with Pikachu, offering one of 30 different cards featuring unique artwork.

The first look at this collection includes a preview of three Pikachu variants, which have been drawn by OKACHEKE, Yuu Nishida, and Atsuko Nishida.

The rest of the expansion showcases a range of Pokémon from various regions to appeal to all kinds of collectors.

Umbreon and Espeon are depicted going about their daily lives as illustration rares alongside Lapras, Drifloon, Zorua, and Lycanroc.

Greninja and Sylveon are also slated to arrive as brand-new Pokémon ex.

Longtime fans of the hobby can look forward to the return of classic cards that have been given top-notch treatment to celebrate their place in the game’s history.

These special reprints include the Charizard from Base Set alongside the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX card from Sun & Moon-Team Up.

While these reprinted cards will not be legal for use within the Standard format, players can still utilize them in formats that allow the original prints of these cards.