Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set to launch worldwide on September 16, 2026

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• checklistreported

  The three RGB Mew cards were not listed on the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box checklist

  “None of the three were included in the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box checklist”source

• rarityreported

  New opalescent "Futuristic Rare" tier featuring Mew and Mewtwo by artist YOSHIROTTEN

  “we see the debut of the brand-new opalescent "Futuristic Rare" tier featuring Mew and Mewtwo by artist YOSHIROTTEN”source

• release_datereported

  2026-09-16 simultaneous worldwide launch

  “Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration is scheduled to launch simultaneously worldwide on September 16, 2026.”source

• release_datereported

  2026-09-16

  “the monumental Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion, launching globally on September 16, 2026”source

• release_dateconfirmed

  2026-09-16

  “Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration officially releases worldwide on September 16, meaning collectors have only just gained widespread access to packs containing the cards. Pokemon confirmed the expansion’s September 16 launch date ahead of release.”source

• set_contentsreported

  Entirely foil expansion with classic reprints, 30 different Pikachu cards and a new Futuristic rare rarity

  “The entirely foil expansion features classic reprints, 30 different Pikachu cards and the debut of the new Futuristic rare rarity.”source

• set_featurereported

  Every card is foil and every pack guarantees one of 30 unique Pikachu cards

  “where every single card is foil, every pack guarantees one of 30 unique Pikachu cards”source

• set_featuresreported

  Entirely foil card lineup, 30 Pikachu illustrations, classic reprints and the new Futuristic rare rarity

  “The anniversary expansion features an entirely foil card lineup, 30 Pikachu illustrations, classic reprints and the new Futuristic rare rarity.”source