Pokémon 30th Celebration: The Full Card List Overview

The full card list for the anniversary set Pokémon 30th Celebration (German: Pokémon 30 Jahre) is here. With over 160 cards it is one of the biggest sets of the year, and best of all it launches worldwide on 16 September 2026, without the usual Japan head start.

A new rarity: the Futuristic Rare

The set introduces a brand-new card rarity: the Futuristic Rare with a metallic shimmer. It debuts on two icons, Mewtwo ex (157/128) and Mew ex (158/128).

Mewtwo ex 157/128 Futuristic Rare
Mewtwo ex (157/128) in the new Futuristic Rare look.

30 Pikachu artworks, one guaranteed per booster

At the heart of the anniversary are 30 unique Pikachu illustrations, each by a different artist, and every booster guarantees one. The most sought-after are the two Special Illustration Rares: one celebrating by day (149/128), the other under fireworks at night (150/128).

Special Illustration Rare Pikachu ex 149/128
The Special Illustration Rare Pikachu ex (149/128).

Chase ex and Illustration Rares

On top of that come strong chase cards: Jirachi ex and Sylveon ex, popular Eeveelution artworks like Espeon and Umbreon, plus Illustration Rares such as Lapras and Drifblim. Plenty of targets for any collection.

Umbreon 091/128 Illustration Rare
Umbreon (091/128) as an Illustration Rare.
Lapras 131/128 Illustration Rare
Lapras (131/128) as an Illustration Rare.

Classic Collection: classics reprinted

A special highlight is the Classic Collection: around 30 classic cards in a faithful retro frame, including the legendary Base Set Pikachu and the iconic Base Set Charizard. The full Classic Collection list is not yet fully confirmed officially, but the examples shown are locked in.

Base Set Charizard in the Classic Collection
Base Set Charizard returns in the Classic Collection.

Worldwide on 16 September 2026

Unlike usual, Pokémon 30th Celebration launches on the same day worldwide, no waiting for the Western release. If you want to chase the Futuristic Rares, the 30 Pikachu artworks or the Classic Collection, you can stock up right at release.

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