Pokemon's 30th Anniversary Set Just Dropped and WOW!
Pokemon's 30th Anniversary Celebration Set has officially been revealed. See the new cards, anniversary rarity, 30 Pikachus, worldwide release details, and why collectors are so excited.
By Chase Society Desk
Remember when you first cracked open a Pokemon pack as a kid?
That rush of not knowing what's inside?
Well, The Pokemon Company just announced something that's about to bring ALL of our memories back and then some.
The 30th Celebration set is officially revealed and it might just be the most exciting thing to happen to the TCG ever.
Here's Why We're Pumped
You might be thinking this is just another regular anniversary but hear us out, because this one actually looks INSANE. For the first time EVER in Pokemon TCG history, this set is launching simultaneously worldwide on September 18, 2026. No waiting weeks for the English release. No importing from Japan.
Everyone gets it at the same time which has never happened before. Honestly, it feels amazing as collectors because we've always felt that FOMO of watching Japan open the newest sets weeks or even months before we could get our hands on them.
And that's just the beginning...
This Set Is Unlike Anything We Have Ever Seen
Here's what makes 30th Celebration genuinely special:
Every single pack has 6 cards instead of 5 and EVERY card is foil. There are zero non-foil cards in this entire set. Not one!
There's a brand new rarity with a stunning opalescent, pearlescent sheen unlike anything currently in the game. first teased on Pokémon Day, Mew and Mewtwo. Here's a sneak peak:
The set includes one Pikachu card guaranteed in every pack with 30 different Pikachu arts to collect across the whole set!
We're also getting stamped anniversary versions of absolute fan-favorites: Charizard, Pikachu & Zekrom GX, Mew ex, Mewtwo ex, Espeon, Umbreon, Lapras, Hisuian Zoroark, Lucario and so many more. All with that gorgeous 30th anniversary Pikachu stamp.
And It Doesn't Stop There!
On the same day the set drops, we're also getting the 30th Celebration Premium Deck Set: Espeon & Umbreon a pre-built Eeveelution deck expected to feature the new anniversary rarity. Then on October 16, NINE themed card sets release covering starter Pokémon from all nine generations. All 27 starters represented.
Are you pulling for the Mew and Mewtwo? Hunting all 30 Pikachus? Or going all in on Espeon & Umbreon?