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30th CELEBRATION

The Pokemon Card Game 30th CELEBRATION expansion launched September 16, 2026, with lottery sales having opened across several Japanese retailers and resale platforms split on whether to allow listings. GEO's lottery for the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set opened September 28 and runs through October 1, with winners notified October 14 and purchases due October 16 to 18.

Synthesized from 8 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

The 30th CELEBRATION line is an anniversary expansion for the Pokemon Card Game, announced June 1, 2026 for a September 16 release. The headline feature is the FUR rarity, carried by Mew ex and Mewtwo ex. The expansion also includes 30 holographic Pikachu cards drawn by 30 different illustrators, and every pack contains one Pikachu card. The expansion pack is priced at 360 yen including tax with 6 holographic cards per pack. A separate nine-set product, the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set, covers the nine mainline regions, each set holding full illustration cards of that region's three starter Pokemon, two packs of the expansion, and a card stand.

Distribution has run almost entirely through lotteries. Seven Net Shopping required a prior order of 1 yen or more between June 1, 2025 and June 14, 2026. Amazon ran an invitation request system for both the nine card sets at 1,200 yen each and a 1 BOX of 20 packs at 7,216 yen. Suruga-ya accepted entries through X reposts until September 6. Pokemon Center Online added the 30th CELEBRATION FUTURISTIC BOX, which includes two Pikachu ex Premium Holo cards with the FUR rarity, a Pokemon Coin, deck shields, a flip deck case, and a rubber play mat.

Resale policy split on the release date. Mercari banned listings of the expansion packs and the nine card sets starting September 16, covering the card set whether opened or unopened and blocking set sales that include the products; single cards pulled from an opened pack can still be listed. Yahoo! Auctions and Yahoo! Flea Market declined to ban listings or restrict prices. GEO's lottery for the card set, priced at 10,791 yen including tax, requires in-store pickup, a Ponta card linked to a GEO ID, and identification at purchase; resale is banned for one year after winning.

Key facts

Release date
The 30th CELEBRATION expansion pack launched September 16, 2026. ↗
New rarity
The set introduces the FUR rarity, featuring Mew ex and Mewtwo ex. ↗
Pack contents
The expansion pack is priced at 360 yen including tax with 6 holographic cards per pack, and every pack contains one Pikachu card. ↗
Pikachu cards
The pack contains 30 holographic Pikachu cards drawn by 30 different illustrators, with 19 illustrations shown as of the August 18 reveal. ↗
Card set structure
Nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets cover the nine mainline regions, each priced at 1,200 yen including tax and holding full illustration cards of that region's three starter Pokemon, two expansion packs, and a card stand. ↗
FUTURISTIC BOX contents
The 30th CELEBRATION FUTURISTIC BOX includes two Pikachu ex Premium Holo cards with the FUR rarity, a Pokemon Coin, deck shields, a flip deck case, and a rubber play mat. ↗
Mercari listing ban
Mercari banned listings of the expansion packs and the nine card sets from September 16, covering the card set whether opened or unopened; single cards from an opened pack can still be listed. ↗
Yahoo policy
Yahoo! Auctions and Yahoo! Flea Market will not ban listings or restrict prices at release. ↗
GEO lottery
GEO's lottery for the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set is priced at 10,791 yen including tax, with applications from September 28 at 11:00 to October 1 at 17:59, winners notified October 14, and purchases due October 16 to 18. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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The set holds two packs of the 30th CELEBRATION expansion. · 2026-10-03
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commemorates the trading card game's 30th anniversary · 2026-08-18
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contains 30 holographic Pikachu cards drawn by 30 different illustrators · 2026-08-18
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Every pack will always contain one Pikachu card · 2026-08-18
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includes the new FUR rarity cards Mew ex and Mewtwo ex · 2026-08-18
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priced at 360 yen including tax, with 6 holographic cards per pack · 2026-08-18
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includes the new rarity 'FUR' Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, plus 30 holo Pikachu cards by 30 illustrators · 2026-07-11
Release
game · 2026-09-16 · 2026-08-18
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game · lottery sale announced · Japan · 2026-07-11
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manga · 2026-08-27 · 2026-08-27
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game · 2026-08-27 · 2026-08-27
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game · 2026-09-16 · worldwide · 2026-06-01

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2d ago

GEO Opens Lottery For Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Card Set

GEO is accepting lottery applications for the Pokemon Card Game MEGA "30th CELEBRATION Card Set (9-type set)." The price is 10,791 yen including tax. Applications run from September 28 at 11:00 to October 1 at 17:59, and entries are taken only through GEO's lottery sale website, with in-store pickup only and some stores excluded. The set holds full-art cards of the first partner Pokemon of the nine regions plus two packs of the 30th CELEBRATION expansion and a card stand. Each applicant may enter once for one set, and individual card sets are not sold. Winners are notified by email on October 14 and must buy between October 16 and October 18. Resale is banned for one year after winning, and GEO refuses future lottery entries to applicants caught listing items on auction sites. Buyers must hold a Ponta card with the store rental membership function linked to their GEO ID and show identification at purchase.

Sep 16

Mercari Bans Pokemon Card 30th CELEBRATION Listings While Yahoo Auctions Allows Them

Mercari and LY Corporation published their listing policies on September 15 for the Pokemon card 30th anniversary product Pokemon Card Game 30th CELEBRATION, released September 16. Mercari prohibits listings of related products for the time being from the release date, with monitoring, deletion and possible account restrictions. Yahoo! Auctions and Yahoo! Flea Market will not ban listings or restrict prices at release.

Sep 15

Mercari Bans Pokemon Card Game 30th CELEBRATION Listings From September 16

Mercari announced on September 15, 2026 that it will ban listings of Pokemon Card Game "30th CELEBRATION" products sold by The Pokemon Company starting September 16. The ban covers unopened expansion packs "30th CELEBRATION" and the "30th CELEBRATION Card Set" in all nine types. The card set is blocked whether opened or unopened, and set sales that include the products are also prohibited. Single cards pulled from an opened pack can still be listed. Mercari says it will delete listings made during the period, warn users, and monitor listings through an AI detection system plus visual checks by a dedicated team. Accounts that repeatedly post the products face usage restrictions. The period runs as long as Mercari judges a safe and secure trading environment cannot be ensured. Mercari says the specific end date and time have not been disclosed. The company points to trouble from a rise in transactions right after sales begin, and to defamation and abuse aimed at trading partners.

Aug 27

Pokemon Card Game 30th CELEBRATION Lottery Sales Open at Suruga-ya, Amazon, Pokemon Center

The Pokemon Card Game is marking its 30th anniversary with the "30th CELEBRATION" expansion pack, and multiple retailers are running lottery sales. Suruga-ya's online store is accepting applications from August 20 at 20:00 until September 6. Entrants must follow the official X account @surugaya_toreka and repost the target post, then enter their X account ID on the lottery page. Winners are announced September 7, with payment due September 7 to September 11. Amazon is also running a lottery via an invitation request system, where the purchase button becomes "Request Invitation." Amazon offers 1 BOX, which contains 20 packs of 6 cards each, at 7,216 yen. The set includes "Mew ex" and "Mewtwo ex" with the new "FUR" rarity, plus 30 shiny Pikachu cards by 30 different illustrators. Pokemon Center Online has added the "30th CELEBRATION FUTURISTIC BOX" to its additional lottery plans, alongside the previously listed "30th CELEBRATION" and the "Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon." The FUTURISTIC BOX includes two Pikachu ex Premium Holo cards with the FUR rarity, a Pokemon Coin, deck shields, a flip deck case, and a rubber play mat.

Aug 18

Pokemon Card Game 30th Anniversary Pack Reveals 19 Pikachu Cards

The Pokemon Company has revealed the Pikachu cards included in the Pokemon Card Game expansion pack 30th CELEBRATION, which commemorates the trading card game's 30th anniversary. The reveal includes two new Pikachu ex cards, each with illustrations themed around morning and night and different effects. Both cards also have SAR versions, and their artwork shows various Pokemon marching with Pikachu at the lead. The pack contains 30 holographic Pikachu cards drawn by 30 different illustrators for the anniversary, and 19 of those illustrations have been shown so far. Every pack will always contain one Pikachu card. The 30th CELEBRATION expansion pack is scheduled for release on September 16, 2026, priced at 360 yen including tax, with 6 holographic cards per pack. The pack also includes the new FUR rarity cards Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, according to a separate report on the Yamada Denki lottery sale.

Aug 6

Pokemon Card Game 30th Anniversary Card Sets Hit Amazon Lottery Sale

Amazon is running a lottery sale for the Pokemon Card Game 30th anniversary product line, the 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets. The sale uses an invitation request system: the purchase button on each product page changes to a request button, and winners receive invitation emails based on stock availability. Nine sets are available, each priced at 1,200 yen including tax. Each set covers one of the nine regions from the mainline series and includes full illustration cards of that region's three starter Pokemon, two packs of the 30th CELEBRATION expansion, and a card stand. The sets are organized by region: Kanto (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), Johto (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile), Hoenn (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip), Sinnoh (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup), Unova (Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott), Kalos (Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie), Alola (Rowlet, Litten, Popplio), Galar (Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble), and Paldea (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly). The lottery is part of a broader 30th anniversary rollout that also includes the 30th CELEBRATION expansion pack box and a separate Espeon & Umbreon premium deck set.

Jul 11

Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary Products Now Available via Lottery on Seven Net Shopping

Seven Net Shopping is holding a lottery sale for Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary products. The expansion pack '30th CELEBRATION' and the '30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon' are eligible. Entry requires having ordered and received a product of 1 yen or more on Seven Net Shopping between June 1, 2025 and June 14, 2026. The expansion pack includes the new rarity 'FUR' Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, plus 30 holo Pikachu cards by 30 illustrators. The deck set includes Espeon ex and Umbreon ex decks with full art cards.

Jun 1

Pokemon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary Pack '30th CELEBRATION' Launches September 16

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.