Pokemon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary Pack '30th CELEBRATION' Launches September 16
The '30th CELEBRATION' pack introduces a new card rarity ('FUR') for the first time in the TCG's history, signaling a deliberate effort to create collector-grade items for the milestone anniversary.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Inside.
The Pokemon Company announced on June 1 that a new expansion pack, '30th CELEBRATION,' will launch worldwide on September 16 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The set includes special cards with a new rarity called 'FUR,' featuring Mew ex and Mewtwo ex. The company also opened a dedicated anniversary website. Further details about the card lineup are expected later. The announcement was made via the official Pokemon Twitter account and covered by multiple Japanese gaming outlets.
The Pokemon Company confirmed the September 16 global release date for the '30th CELEBRATION' expansion pack on Monday. The set is the centerpiece of the Pokemon Trading Card Game's 30th anniversary merchandise. While the company has not yet disclosed the full card list, the announcement highlighted the debut of the 'FUR' rarity, which will appear on cards such as Mew ex and Mewtwo ex. A special anniversary website went live alongside the news, offering a preview of the pack's branding and a countdown to launch. The announcement was made through the official Pokemon Japan Twitter account and picked up by outlets including Denfaminicogamer and Inside Games, both of which noted the worldwide simultaneous release as a key detail.
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