The Pokémon Company International has officially unveiled Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration, a special anniversary expansion set scheduled for a worldwide release on September 16.
Created to commemorate 30 years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the set combines brand-new card designs with nostalgic fan-favorite classics from across the game's history.
Introducing the New Futuristic Rare Cards
One of the biggest highlights of the expansion is the debut of a brand-new rarity category: Futuristic Rare. The first cards revealed in this rarity include Mewtwo ex and Mew ex, with additional cards expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
A Celebration of Pokémon Art
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration also features a collection of beautifully illustrated cards that capture different moments throughout a day in the Pokémon world.
In addition, the set includes 30 holographic Pikachu cards, each showcasing unique artwork created by 30 different illustrators. This special collection serves as a tribute to the artists and creativity that have helped shape the Pokémon TCG over the past three decades.
Classic Cards Return
Long-time collectors will be pleased to see the return of 30 iconic cards from Pokémon TCG history, reprinted as special anniversary editions. Among the cards revealed so far are fan favorites such as Charizard, Greninja ex, and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX.
Other showcased cards include:
- Mew ex
- Mewtwo ex
- Umbreon
- Espeon
- Sylveon ex
- Lapras
- Lycanroc
- Drifloon
- Hisuian Zorua
- Multiple commemorative Pikachu cards
Booster Pack Contents
According to The Pokémon Company International, each Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration booster pack will contain:
- 5 foil cards
- 1 foil Basic Energy card
- 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card
- Playability Information
Collectors should note that the classic reprinted cards included in Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration booster packs will not be legal in the Standard format. However, they will remain playable in formats where the original versions of those cards are permitted.
With a mix of brand-new rarities, stunning artwork, collectible Pikachu cards, and beloved classics from throughout Pokémon TCG history, Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the anniversary year.