Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration

Name: Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration
Brand: Pokémon Trading Card Game
SKU: M6a

The 30th Celebration set marks 30 years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and is the first expansion in TCG history to launch simultaneously worldwide, on September 16, 2026. It debuts a brand-new rarity, the Futuristic Rare, whose first cards are a Mewtwo ex and a Mew ex illustrated by Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN. Every booster pack is all-foil and guarantees one of 30 unique Pikachu cards.

Release date September 16, 2026

Status Already released

Launches the same day everywhere. This is a simultaneous worldwide release.

What we know so far

Worldwide simultaneous release on September 16, 2026, the first global same-day launch for a Pokémon TCG expansion.
Introduces the Futuristic Rare (FUR) rarity, vibrant artwork meant to evoke hope toward an unknown future.
The first Futuristic Rares are Mewtwo ex and Mew ex, both illustrated by graphic designer YOSHIROTTEN.
Every card in a booster pack is foil, including basic Energy, in 6-card packs.
Every pack guarantees one of 30 different Pikachu cards, each with unique artwork from a different illustrator.
Around 150 cards in the main set, with featured Pokémon such as Greninja ex and Sylveon ex plus classic reprints like a Base Set Charizard.
Japanese pack price 360 yen, with a Japanese booster box around 7,200 yen.

Chase cards to watch

These are the cards collectors are most likely to chase. Where a value appears it is an estimate, dated, and drawn from the sources below. Pre-release prices are speculative and move fast.

Mewtwo ex (Futuristic Rare)

One of the two debut Futuristic Rares and the marquee chase of the anniversary set. A 230 HP Psychic attacker dressed in YOSHIROTTEN art, positioned as a top high-end collector target for the 30th anniversary.

Estimate Estimate only, as of June 8, 2026 (SNKRDUNK pre-release price guide): around 150,000 yen or more. Highly speculative before release.

Mew ex (Futuristic Rare)

The companion debut Futuristic Rare. A 160 HP card with an Ability that lets it copy the attacks of Benched Pokémon, also illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN, expected to chase the Mewtwo ex closely in demand.

Estimate Estimate only, as of June 8, 2026 (SNKRDUNK pre-release price guide): around 150,000 yen or more. Highly speculative before release.

Special illustration Pikachu (1 of 30)

Not a single card but a 30-card pool of unique Pikachu illustrations, one guaranteed in every pack. The most desirable artists and variants are expected to command premiums well above the rest of the pool.

FAQ

When does Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration release?

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration releases worldwide on September 16, 2026, the same day everywhere.

What is the main chase card in Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration?

Mewtwo ex (Futuristic Rare) is the headline chase card. One of the two debut Futuristic Rares and the marquee chase of the anniversary set. A 230 HP Psychic attacker dressed in YOSHIROTTEN art, positioned as a top high-end collector target for the 30th anniversary.

Sources, as of June 8, 2026

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration has not released and is not yet in our card database, so this page is a curated, dated summary. Confirmed facts are stated plainly. Values and pull rates are estimates. Always verify against official Pokémon channels before buying.