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Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary: Pikachu cards and products
The expansion launched worldwide on September 16, 2026. This page gathers official information, announced products, and a local tracker for the 30 Pikachu cards.
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Release status
What is confirmed so far?
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary launched worldwide on September 16, 2026. Every booster includes one of 30 Pikachu cards, and the set features foil cards throughout, including Basic Energy. This page keeps the full checklist usable even when a provider record or image is temporarily unavailable.
- Worldwide release
- Confirmed Pikachu cards
- 30 unique illustrations
- In every booster
- One Pikachu card
- Checklist records
- 213 records
Confirmed expansion details
Confirmed expansion details
Worldwide release
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary is planned for simultaneous worldwide release on September 16, 2026.
Booster contents
Each booster is set to include five foil cards, including one of the 30 unique Pikachu illustrations, plus one foil Basic Energy card.
30 Pikachu rare cards
The confirmed Pikachu rare cards have special Pikachu numbering. Each has a unique illustration, artist, and attacks.
Two Pikachu ex reveals
Two Pikachu ex special illustration rares have been revealed and use the expansion's day and night visual theme.
Foil cards and a new rarity
The official overview describes foil cards throughout the expansion, including Basic Energy, and names Futuristic Rare as a new rarity for the set.
Classic Collection
Classic cards return for the celebration. Pokémon says those reprints are not Standard legal, while formats that allow the original editions can still use them.
The 30 Pikachu cards
The 30 Pikachu cards
The 30 confirmed Pikachu rare cards use special Pikachu numbering from 01 to 30, corresponding to set numbers 023–052. Each card has its own illustration and illustrator. The same collection records power this tracker and the general checklist below.
Local tracker
Track the 30 Pikachu cards
Mark the cards you own. The tracker writes to the same language-specific TCG collection used by the rest of Lunidex, so progress is available from your collection workspace after sign-in.
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Verified card data
Complete 30th Celebration checklist
Browse the 158-card main set, all 30 Classic Collection cards, Basic Energy and the currently listed promos. Filters only appear when their records exist, and missing provider images never remove a card from the HTML checklist.
Main set
128
Secret rare
30
Pikachu rare
30
Classic
30
Basic Energy
8
Promo
17
25 records currently have no verified provider image.
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Cards to watch
Notable 30th Celebration cards
A short visual index of revealed characters and Pokémon that make this anniversary set distinctive. Open a Lunidex card page when the provider identity is validated, or follow the official gallery source while it is not.
053/128066/128064/128121/128012/128New rarity
Futuristic Rare
Pokémon identifies Futuristic Rare as a new rarity introduced for 30th Celebration. The current verified database snapshot associates two cards with this family; their records stay separate from the numbered main set and can be updated when the provider catalogue fills in.
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30 reprints
Classic Collection
The Classic Collection brings back 30 cards from earlier eras. Pokémon states that these reprints are not legal in Standard, while formats that allow the original editions may use them.
01 · Charizard
4/102 — Base Set (1999)
02 · Delcatty
5/109 — EX Ruby & Sapphire (2003)
03 · Metagross δ
11/113 — EX Delta Species (2005)
04 · Genesect-EX
11/101 — Plasma Blast (2013)
05 · Misty
18/132 — Gym Heroes (2000)
06 · Dark Tyranitar
19/109 — EX Team Rocket Returns (2004)
07 · Sneasel
25/111 — Neo Genesis (2000)
08 · Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
33/181 — Sun & Moon—Team Up (2019)
09 · Greninja BREAK
41/122 — XY—BREAKpoint (2016)
10 · Uxie
43/146 — Legends Awakened (2008)
11 · Crobat G
47/127 — Platinum (2009)
12 · Raikou
050/185 — Vivid Voltage (2020)
13 · Buzzwole-GX
57/111 — Crimson Invasion (2017)
14 · Pikachu
58/102 — Base Set (1999)
15 · Erika's Jigglypuff
69/132 — Gym Challenge (2000)
16 · Rayquaza-EX
85/124 — Dragons Exalted (2012)
17 · Solgaleo-GX
89/149 — Sun & Moon (2017)
18 · Gengar (Prime)
94/102 — HS—Triumphant (2010)
19 · Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND (top)
99/102 — HS—Triumphant (2010)
20 · Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND (bottom)
100/102 — HS—Triumphant (2010)
21 · N
101/101 — Noble Victories (2011)
22 · Palkia LV.X
106/106 — Great Encounters (2008)
23 · M Gardevoir-EX
106/160 — Primal Clash (2015)
24 · Shining Celebi
106/105 — Neo Destiny (2002)
25 · Scizor ex
108/115 — EX Unseen Forces (2005)
26 · Mew VMAX
114/264 — Fusion Strike (2021)
27 · Arceus VSTAR
123/172 — Brilliant Stars (2022)
28 · Zacian V
138/202 — Sword & Shield (2020)
29 · Lugia
149/147 — Aquapolis (2003), Crystal Type
30 · Magikarp
203/193 — Paldea Evolved (2023)
Announced products
Announced products
The official announcement presents products planned for the expansion launch and products announced for later in the year. The displayed windows use only information published by Pokémon.
September 2026
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Two-Booster Blister
A foil Eevee promo, a plastic coin, and two 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Foil Eevee promo and plastic coin
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Knock Out Collection
A foil Eevee promo, a plastic coin, and two 30th Anniversary booster packs in a battle-focused collection.
Foil Eevee promo and plastic coin
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Binder Collection
A themed nine-pocket binder and five 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Themed nine-pocket binder
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Poster Collection
A poster showing images of more than 160 cards, three foil Kanto Legendary Pokémon promos, and three booster packs.
Poster and three Kanto Legendary Pokémon promos
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Pokémon ex Boxes
A Sylveon ex or Greninja ex foil promo, an oversize foil version, and four 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Foil promo and oversize foil card
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Elite Trainer Box
Nine booster packs, a full-art Nidorina promo, sleeves, foil Basic Energy cards, dice, a coin, dividers, a storage box, and a player's guide.
Sleeves, foil Basic Energy, dice, coin, dividers and player guide
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Everything in the standard Elite Trainer Box, plus 11 booster packs and two full-art Nidorina promo cards, including one with the Pokémon Center logo.
Pokémon Center version with an exclusive stamped accessory
October 2026
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Booster Bundle
A bundle containing six 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Booster packs
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Mini Tins
Two booster packs, a sticker sheet, and a matching art card in each tin. Ten artworks form two day and night images.
Sticker sheet and matching art card
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Battle Decks
Battle Decks built around Espeon ex and Umbreon ex, with a day and night theme.
Ready-to-play battle deck accessories
November 2026
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Tech Sticker Collection
A foil promo featuring Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario, a matching tech sticker sheet, and three 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Foil promo and matching tech sticker sheet
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Ditto Premium Collection
A Ditto foil promo, an acrylic display, and eight 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Ditto promo and acrylic display
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Ultra-Premium Collections, Day and Night
Day and night collections with Pikachu ex and Espeon ex or Umbreon ex promos, accessories, 29 booster packs, one Classic Collection booster with three cards, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
Day or night accessories and a Pokémon TCG Live code
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Figure Collection, Mew and Mewtwo
A foil promo, an oversize foil card, a figure featuring Mew or Mewtwo, and five 30th Anniversary booster packs.
Figure, promo and oversize foil card
Questions about the 30th Anniversary expansion
When did Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary release?
The expansion launched worldwide on September 16, 2026.
How many Pikachu cards are confirmed?
Pokémon has confirmed 30 Pikachu rare cards with unique illustrations and special Pikachu numbering.
Is there a Pikachu card in every booster?
The official announcement says that each 30th Anniversary booster includes one of the 30 Pikachu cards.
Is the complete card list available on this page?
Yes. The page keeps the 158-card main expansion, 30 Classic Collection cards, Basic Energy, and currently listed promos visible even when a provider record or image is unavailable.
Which products have been announced?
The page lists the products named in the official Pokémon announcement, grouped by the published third-quarter and fourth-quarter windows.
Are the Classic Collection reprints legal in Standard?
Pokémon says that the reprints are not legal in the Standard format, but they can be used in formats that allow the original editions of those cards.
How many cards are included in the main checklist?
The numbered main set contains 128 cards, followed by 30 secret rares. The page also lists 30 Classic Collection cards, Basic Energy and the currently known promos as separate scopes.
Why can a card appear without an image or detail link?
The static record stays visible when TCGdex or an official image is not yet available. Lunidex adds an internal detail link only after the provider identity has been validated.
Official sources
The facts and product descriptions below are based on the official Pokémon pages linked here. Product availability and future reveals can change, so the source matrix is reviewed when the page is updated. Updated .