30th Celebration singles

About 30th Celebration

30th Celebration is the Pokémon TCG's 30th-anniversary special set. It launched in the UK and worldwide on 16 September 2026, with more products arriving until 4 December 2026. It has 161 cards, every card is foil, every pack contains one of 30 Pikachu cards, and there is no booster box.

30th Celebration UK release dates

The set launched on Wednesday 16 September 2026, the same day worldwide. It is the first set to come out on the same day in every language. As with other special sets, the products arrive in waves.

How many cards are in 30th Celebration?

The set is numbered to 128. There are 30 secret rares above that number (129 to 158) and three special RGB Rare Mew cards (catalogued as B, G and R), making 161 in all. Card numbers 023 to 052 are the 30 Pikachu Rare cards. Separately, a Classic Collection of 30 reprints from Base Set to the present day, each with a gold border, turns up as rare pulls.

• Pack format: 5 foil cards (one is always one of the 30 Pikachu), 1 foil Basic Energy and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card.
• New rarities: Futuristic Rare (Mewtwo ex and Mew ex) and RGB Rare (three Mew cards), both illustrated by the artist YOSHIROTTEN.
• Day and night theme: many cards and products come in daytime and night-time pairs, such as the Espeon ex and Umbreon ex products.

Is there a 30th Celebration booster box?

No. Packs are only sold inside other products. The most packs come in the Ultra-Premium Collections (29 packs plus a Classic Collection pack), then the Elite Trainer Boxes (9 or 11) and the Ditto Premium Collection (8). The Booster Bundle (6 packs, nothing else) is the simplest way to buy packs. Our guide to Pokémon TCG product types explains how these boxes compare.

30th Celebration chase cards

The top cards are the two Futuristic Rares (Mewtwo ex and Mew ex) and the three RGB Rare Mews, followed by ten Special Illustration Rares. Many collectors also build all 30 Pikachu as a sub-set of their own. See Pokémon card rarities explained for what each rarity symbol means.

Which product suits you?

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   Opening for fun

   The 2-Pack Blister, Knock Out Collection and Mini Tins are small, gift-friendly ways to open a couple of packs.

2. 2.

   Most packs per box

   The Ultra-Premium Collections are the largest. The Booster Bundle (6 packs) gives packs without extras.

3. 3.

   Collecting the Pikachu

   Every pack has one of 30 Pikachu, so opening is the natural way to build that sub-set. Swap or buy singles for the last few, and sell us your duplicates.

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   Keeping it sealed

   Anniversary products are popular display pieces. Keep them cool, dry and out of sunlight; our card storage guide covers the basics. We give no investment advice or price predictions.

30th Celebration FAQs

When did 30th Celebration come out in the UK?

On 16 September 2026, the same day as the rest of the world. Further products follow on 2 October, 30 October, 6 November and 4 December 2026.

Is there a 30th Celebration booster box?

No. Packs are only sold inside other products such as ETBs, the Booster Bundle, tins and collections. Browse what we have in sealed products.

How many cards are in 30th Celebration?

161: 128 numbered cards, 30 secret rares and 3 RGB Rare Mews. The 30-card Classic Collection is separate.

Is there a Pikachu in every pack?

Yes. Every pack contains one of the 30 Pikachu Rare cards.

What is a Futuristic Rare?

A rarity introduced in this set, with vivid colours and 3D-style Energy and Poké Ball graphics. There are two: Mewtwo ex (157) and Mew ex (158), both by YOSHIROTTEN.

What is still to come?

Battle Decks on 30 October, the Ultra-Premium, Ditto and Figure collections on 6 November, and the Binder Collection and ex Tins on 4 December. The next main set is Delta Reign.

Chase cards

Products and what’s inside

Booster pack (inside products only)

5 foil cards including 1 of 30 Pikachu, 1 foil Basic Energy and 1 TCG Live code card.

Elite Trainer Box

9 booster packs, 1 full-art Nidorina promo, 65 sleeves, 16 foil Basic Energy, dice, a coin, 6 dividers and a player's guide.

Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

11 booster packs and 2 Nidorina promos (one with the Pokémon Center logo), plus the standard accessories. Pokémon Center only.

Poster Collection

3 booster packs, Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres foil promos and a two-sided poster.

Pokémon ex Box (Sylveon ex or Greninja ex)

4 booster packs, 1 foil promo and 1 oversize promo.

Tech Sticker Collection (Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario)

3 booster packs, 1 foil promo and a sticker sheet.

Knock Out Collection

2 booster packs, 1 foil Eevee promo and a coin.

2-Pack Blister

2 booster packs, 1 foil Eevee promo and a coin.

Booster Bundle

6 booster packs (from 2 October 2026).

Mini Tin

2 booster packs, a sticker sheet and an art card; 10 designs (from 2 October 2026).

Espeon ex / Umbreon ex Battle Deck

An all-foil 60-card deck with an Illustration Rare-style Victini (Espeon) or Zeraora (Umbreon), deck box, coin and playmat (from 30 October 2026).

Ultra-Premium Collection (Day or Night)

29 booster packs plus 1 three-card Classic Collection pack, Pikachu ex and Espeon ex (Day) or Umbreon ex (Night) foil promos, playmat, 65 sleeves, deck box, metal coin and dice (from 6 November 2026).

Ditto Premium Collection

8 booster packs, a Ditto promo and an acrylic display (from 6 November 2026).

Mew / Mewtwo Figure Collection

5 booster packs, a sculpted figure, a foil promo and an oversize card (from 6 November 2026).

Binder Collection

5 booster packs and a 9-pocket binder (from 4 December 2026).

Pokémon ex Tin (Sylveon ex or Greninja ex)

4 booster packs and 1 foil promo (from 4 December 2026).