30th Anniversary - Pokémon - Celebrating 30 years of the TCG
The entire sealed French range: ETB, Sylveon-ex & Greninja-ex boxes, binder, poster, mini-boxes, decks, and Ultra-Premium box. A 100% foil expansion, starting September 16, 2026.
The 30th Anniversary set celebrates 30 years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game with an all-foil expansion, including basic Energy cards—a first in TCG history. Each booster pack guarantees one of 30 Pikachu cards illustrated by 30 different artists, and the set introduces the Futuristic Rare rarity with Yoshirotten-signed Mewtwo-ex and Mew-ex. The French line will be released in four waves, from September 16 to November 6, 2026: Sylveon-ex/Greninja-ex Boxes and Pokéboxes, Elite Trainer Box, Binder Collection, Poster Collection, Day & Night Mini Boxes, Battle Decks, and Ultra-Premium Collection.
30th Anniversary - Pokémon - Celebrating 30 years of the TCG
30th Anniversary: The expansion celebrating 30 years of the Pokémon TCG
The 30th Anniversary (30th Anniversary) set marks three decades of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which originated in Japan in October 1996. It's a commemorative set in the vein of Celebrations (25th Anniversary) and 151, excluding the numbering of the main expansions, and is included in the Mega Evolution block between Darkest Night and the next expansion. A first for the Pokémon TCG: It will be released on the same day worldwide, September 16, 2026.
A fully foil expansion The set's signature feature: every card is holographic, including Basic Energy cards. No "regular" cards are included in these booster packs, and all bear the 30th Anniversary logo. Each booster pack contains five foil cards, one foil Basic Energy card, and one code card for the Pokémon TCG Live. This is the first time a Pokémon expansion has been entirely foil-wrapped.
30 Pikachu, 30 Illustrators
The emotional heart of the set. Thirty different Pikachu cards, each entrusted to a distinct artist, and a guaranteed Pikachu in every booster pack. Among the illustrators already revealed are OKACHEKE, Yuu Nishida, and Atsuko Nishida, one of Pikachu's original creators. The illustrations are divided between day and night scenes, a theme that runs throughout the entire range.
Futuristic Rare: Mewtwo-ex and Mew-ex by YOSHIROTTEN
The set introduces a brand-new rarity, the Futuristic Rare, with a futuristic, pearlescent finish "somewhere between pop art and neon." Two Kanto Legendary Pokémon embody this rarity in the booster packs: Mewtwo-ex and Mew-ex, designed by Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN for his first appearance in the TCG. The artist also illustrates the Pikachu-ex Futuristic Rares found in Ultra-Premium Boxes. These are the most sought-after cards in the expansion.
The Classic Collection: 30 Cult Classic Cards Reprinted
Alongside the set, 30 iconic cards from the game's history return with a special foil treatment and a 30th-anniversary stamp. They cover every era of the TCG, from the Base Set to Paldea. These reprints are collector's items and a source of nostalgia; they can be found in the "Classic Collection" booster pack of three cards included in Ultra-Premium Boxes.
Alternate Cards to Hunt
Beyond the Futuristic Rares, the set features sought-after rare illustrations: Lapras, Drifloon, Lycanroc, Zorua of Hisui, as well as day/night themed illustrations of Espeon and Umbreon. Regarding product promotions, each box includes an exclusive card: full-art Nidorina in the ETB, the legendary trio Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in the Poster Collection, and Victini and Zeraora in the Battle Decks.
Digital Preview
Before the physical release, a preview will take place on September 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (Paris time) on the Pokémon TCG Live app (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows), featuring digital cards, games, and unlockable bonuses.
The French Sealed Lineup, Wave by Wave
September 16, 2026: Elite Trainer Box (ETB), Greninja-ex Box, Sylveon-ex Box, Greninja-ex or Sylveon-ex Pokébox, Poster Collection, Resize Sticker Collection, Eevee 2-Booster Pack, Eevee Knockout Collection. — October 2, 2026: Binder Collection, 6-Booster Bundle, Day & Night Mini Boxes. — October 30, 2026: Espeon-ex Battle Deck, Umbreon-ex Battle Deck. — November 6, 2026: Ultra-Premium Daytime Box (Eevee-ex), Ultra-Premium Evening Box (Umbreon-ex), Ditto Premium Box, Mew Figure Box, Mewtwo Figure Box.
Which product to choose?
To discover the set at a low price: the Eevee 2-Booster Blister Pack or the Eevee K.O. Collection. To open the maximum number of cards: the 6-Booster Bundle or, at the top, the Ultra-Premium Box with its 29 boosters. To play right away: the Espeon-ex and Umbreon-ex Battle Decks. To store and display: the Binder Collection and the Poster Collection. For serial collecting: the Day & Night mini-boxes and their ten designs.
Keep an eye out Several Japanese products are joining the festivities, but no French release has been confirmed yet: the Futuristic Box by YOSHIROTTEN (two exclusive Pikachu-ex Futuristic Rare cards, no booster packs), the Premium Deck Set Espeon/Umbreon, and the regional Card Sets (9 boxes, one per region, each with 3 full-art starter cards, scheduled for release on October 16, 2026 in Japan). Their European release is still to be confirmed.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about the 30th Anniversary Series
- What is the Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary expansion?
A special expansion celebrating 30 years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (30th Celebration). It's a commemorative set, following in the footsteps of Celebrations (25 years) and 151, and is released outside the main expansion numbering.
- When is the 30th Anniversary set released?
The set will be released on September 16, 2026, marking the first simultaneous worldwide release in Pokémon TCG history. The products will then be released in four waves: September 16, October 2, October 30, and November 6, 2026.
- Are all the cards foil?
Yes. Every card in the set is holographic, including the basic Energy cards, something that has never happened before in the game.
- How many Pikachu cards are there, and who illustrates them?
Thirty different Pikachu cards, each signed by a different illustrator. Confirmed names include OKACHEKE, Yuu Nishida, and Atsuko Nishida, co-creator of Pikachu. One Pikachu card is guaranteed in every booster pack.
- What is the Futuristic Rare?
A new rarity introduced by the set, featuring a futuristic pearlescent finish, designed by artist YOSHIROTTEN. Mewtwo-ex and Mew-ex are the most sought-after cards; a Futuristic Rare Pikachu-ex is exclusive to Ultra Premium Boxes.
- What is the Classic Collection?
Thirty iconic cards from TCG history reprinted with a foil finish and a 30th-anniversary stamp. It can be accessed through the three-card "Classic Collection" booster pack included in Ultra Premium Boxes.
- What does a 30th Anniversary booster pack contain?
Five foil cards (including one of the 30 Pikachu), a foil Basic Energy card, and a code card for the Pokémon TCG Live.
- Can I buy booster packs individually or in a display box?
No. The 30th Anniversary boosters are not sold individually or in displays of 36. The largest format of dry boosters available for retail sale is the 6-pack, excluding the Ultra-Premium Box.
- What is the difference between a Box and a Pokébox?
The Greninja-ex / Sylveon-ex Box includes the oversized card; the Pokébox offers the same Pokémon and the same 4 boosters, but without the oversized card.
- Which product should I choose based on my needs?
To discover at a low price: the blister pack or the Eevee K.O. Collection. To open as many as possible: the 6-pack or the Ultra-Premium Box (29 boosters). To play right away: the battle decks. To store and display: the binder and the poster collection.
- Are the products in French?
Yes, the range presented here is the French version, distributed in France.
- Is there a preview?
A digital preview will take place on September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Paris time) on the Pokémon TCG Live app (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows).