Pokémon 30th Anniversary: 19 Pikachu Cards Revealed

19 Pikachu artworks have now been officially revealed for the anniversary set Pokémon 30th Anniversary (30th Celebration). The special part remains: every booster is guaranteed to contain one of 30 unique Pikachu cards. The release is worldwide on the same day, September 16, 2026, with no Japan head start.

All 19 revealed Pikachu artworks

Each card shows the little Electric mouse in its own art style, from playful everyday scenes to a holographic homage to van Gogh's „Starry Night". Here is the full gallery shown so far:

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The chase cards

The series is led by the two Pikachu ex plus two additional promo versions. They are the most sought-after cards of the set.

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What does this mean for collectors?

The Pikachu series is the heartbeat of the anniversary set: every booster brings a guaranteed one of 30 Pikachu cards, which makes opening them especially exciting. The biggest chase cards are the two Pikachu ex and the two promos. Because Pokémon 30th Anniversary launches worldwide on the same day, there is no Japan head start this time, so collectors in Germany can join in right from the start.

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