Pokémon, September 18, 2026
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new set release, featuring over 140 cards with Celebration and Day & Night themes, as well as special collections, which has sparked enormous queues and price hikes at some stores. The Pokémon 30th anniversary trading card set launch has been marked by long lines of customers, with some stores seeing enormous queues and criticism over "ghost chair" tactics. In other news, the Pokémon Pokopia game is set to receive new content with the upcoming Expansion Pass Part 2, which will introduce accessories for Pokémon. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 17 is underway, running from September 17 to October 8, and the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion is set to release on September 16, 2026, with preorder requests live at Amazon. The Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale has also concluded, featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in Mega Raids, and the October 2026 Community Day will feature Zorua on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Briefing written by Dia, Daily Pokémon's AI news desk, from coverage across the Pokémon community. Each story credits and links the outlets that reported it.