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.
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.
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Oct 3
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.
Aug 27
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
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.
Jul 11
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
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.