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Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion pack gets trailer, global release date: See the new cards

charizard and pikachu cards in the 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack

On June 1, the Pokémon Company announced the release plans for a special 30th anniversary expansion pack, coming later this year. The "Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration" expansion pack will be released worldwide on Sept. 16, 2026, and the company released a trailer to give fans a peek inside the release.

In an announcement on its website, the Pokémon Company said the pack would be the first pack to get a simultaneous worldwide release, "allowing fans across the world to enjoy collecting new cards at the same time." The expansion pack will be unique in other ways as well, as every card in the pack will be a foil card, including the Basic Energy cards.

"In the 30th Celebration expansion, Futuristic rare cards featuring evocative new visuals will debut as the latest addition to the Pokémon TCG. These initial cards feature Mewtwo and Mew illustrated by none other than famed Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN!"

Mewtwo and Mew cards from 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack.
Mewtwo and Mew cards from 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack. Credit: Pokémon Company

In addition, every pack will include one of 30 different Pikachu cards, each featuring unique artist illustrations. Pictures of three of the new Pikachu cards were released on the Pokémon Company website. The packs will also include classic cards such as Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up.

three pikachu cards from the upcoming 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack.
Three of 30 new Pikachu cards with new artist illustrations. Credit: Pokémon Company

According to the announcement:

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration will feature Pokémon from different regions for all kinds of collectors. Look forward to a variety of fan-favorite Pokémon, from Espeon and Umbreon going about their days to Lapras, Drifloon, Zorua, and Lycanroc all appearing as delightful illustration rares, and Greninja and Sylveon stunning as brand-new Pokémon ex. There are plenty more Pokémon where those came from, so stay tuned for more!

More photos of the unreleased cards were published in the announcement, and more details on the worldwide launch will be announced at a later date.

Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up
Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up Credit: Pokémon Company
Cards from the 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack coming in September 2026.
Cards from the 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack coming in September 2026. Credit: Pokémon Company


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