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Probably Everything You Need to Know – 30^th Celebration

The 30^th Celebration will be the first set that Simplified Chinese Pokémon will release that will be simultaneous with both the English and Eastern releases on 16 September 2026. This set will feature 30 reprinted cards from across the different eras over the past 30 years.

Just think about this for a minute. Pokémon, first launched on 27 February 1996 as Pocket Monsters Red and Green it has certainly come far, and changed in ways nobody back then could have ever imagined.

That little red-and-white ball opened the door to something extraordinary, and three decades later the journey is still going strong. From catching our first Pokémon to battling, trading, collecting and exploring, Pokémon has become part of countless childhoods, and now adulthoods too. 30 years has seen generations of trainers growing up with Pokémon and a whole new generation discovering the magic for themselves.

So, whether you’ve been a Trainer since the very beginning or you’ve only recently joined the adventure, there’s never been a better time to celebrate Pokémon!

Tell us what your first Pokémon memory was, or what moment said to you this is part of my life now and I’m never looking away…

30^th Anniversary Celebration Booster Pack

30th Celebration Booster Pack - Simplified Chinese Pokemon

Each Booster will contain 6 cards (as seen on the top right corner of the pack above). Each pack will contain one Pikachu card (more about that down below…). Unlike previous Simplified Chinese Pokémon releases, there will be no “Jumbo” and “Slim” pack release.

New Rarity Unlocked!

A new Rarity of FUR (Futuristic Rare) has been revealed and is illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN (real name: Yoshiro Suzuk). This is his debut as a Pokémon TCG artist. He has illustrated the Pikachu, Mew, Mewtwo and all the Basic Energy cards. Not too sure about calling these fur cards – might give people the wrong idea. You get fleas and ticks in fur after all?

Pika Pika!

30 (notice a theme here?! 👀) of the main set cards from the 30^th Anniversary Celebration set will include newly illustrated Pikachus! Each Pikachu will be illustrated by a different illustrator. As mentioned above, there will be one Pikachu card in each booster pack. Each card will be foiled and numbered out of 30 (see bottom left of the card).

Question: How many Pikachu did you say you wanted?

Answer: Yes!

Day & Night ☀️🌙

Pokémon went with (what we think is) a very cool theme – Day & Night! YOSHIROTTEN also illustrated the FUR cards within the theme. You’ll find Promo Cards, Art Rares, EX Cards, common cards and Gift Boxes all feature this underlying theme.

How many cards will be in this set?

There will be a total of 103 main set cards, this does not include the ARs, FURs , the reprinted cards and Promo cards.

Collector’s tip: The West (English) will have a total of 128 main cards in the set.

There will be a total of 30 reprinted cards that will showcase some of the well known playable, game changing and fan favourites over the past 30 years. Cards will include Crystal Lugia, Dark Tyranitar, Shining Celebi and a whole lot more. Notably, this will be the first time the Base Set Charizard will be printed in Simplified Chinese!

Collector’s Note: This card was printed in Traditional Chinese Base Set (not to be confused).

30^th Celebration Products

Phew, now let’s talk products. All of the products listed below will be released 16 September 2026. This is unlike the English products, which will have a staggered release across September, October & November. Do you need another reason to be collecting Simplified Chinese?

The only 30^th Celebration products that were released before the global release was the Original Partner Card Set Vol 1, 2 and 3. Which released March 20 (Vol 1), 19 June (Vol 2), and 7 August (Vol 3). These products were the first products to be released before a Japanese release, and a simultaneous release with the English counterpart.

Now. Let’s have a look at the 30^th Celebration products that will be releasing 16 September 2026.

30th Celebration Futuristic Gift Box

YOSHIROTTEN had the honour of helping design the 30th Celebration Futuristic Gift Box. Although this Gift Box is absolutely stacked with goodies, it does not come with any 30^th Celebration packs…

Gift Box Contents:

2 x Pikachu EX FUR <we’ve stopped> Promo Cards
2 x Pokémon Coins
12 x Damage Counter Dice
1 x Poison Coin
1 x Burn coin
64 x Sleeves
1 x Deck Storage Box
1 x Card Display Frame
1x Rubber Playmat
1 x Damage Counter Storage Box
1 x PlayMat Storage Box

30^th Celebration: Charizard Gift Box

Featuring the legendary Base Set Charizard pose, this box will contain a Jumbo Card, which is another first for a Simplified Chinese Pokemon product.

Gift Box Contents:

1 x Charizard Figure
1 x Charizard Base Set Jumbo Card
15 x 30th Celebration Packs

30^th Celebration: Dream Figure Vol. 4 – Pikachu Edition

The Dream Figure collection has been one of the few products that had launched as a Simplified Chinese exclusive, and then later released in Japan too. The Pikachu Edition will be Vol. 4 of the Dream Figure series. For those new to the Dream Figure Collection, these are blind boxes. Each box will contain a card and a figure that will be identical to the Pokémon that is illustrated in the card.

Note: A blind box is a sealed package containing a random collectible item from a themed series, where the exact item inside remains a mystery until it is opened. Surprise!

There are a total of 13 different figures. 12 of the figures are of “normal” rarity and 1 figure is the “secret rare” of the collection.

Blind Box Contents:

1 x Pikachu Figure
1 x Corresponding Pikachu Card
1 x 30th Celebration Pack

30^th Celebration Coin Set

Unlike previous coin sets, this one will contain 2 coins instead of just 1. There are a total of 30 different coins, and 4 variations of each of the coins. 3 of the variations are of “normal” rarity and 1 variation is the “secret rare” rarity.

30th Celebration Coin Set Hidden Rarity — Hidden Rarity

Coin Set Contents:

3 x 30^th Celebration Packs
2 x Themed Coins

30^th Celebration Themed Merchandise

A coin display frame that will fit all 30-coin designs will also be released along with a playmat and a binder. These will all be sold as separate products. A 30^th Celebration of Pokémon Art will also be released which contains sleeves, storage box, coin album and damage counter box. Just look at all these lovely things!

30^th Celebration Day & Night Deluxe Set

The Deluxe Set will be launching in 2 variations, featuring Umbreon and Espeon. These boxes will include a full EX deck along with a card, packs and accessories.

Gift Box Contents:

1 x Pokémon EX Deck
1x Storage Box
1 x Coin
1 x Paper Player Mat
1x Board of Paper Damade Indicators
1 x Player Guide Sheet
2x 30^th Celebration Packs

30^th Celebration: Day & Night Gift Box

The grand Gift Box that will give you promo cards and packs! This Gift Box contains the lovely Promo Cards of Umbreon and Espeon, both illustrated by REND.

Note: REND is a Pokémon Trading Card Game illustrator who has contributed artwork to the TCG, joining a long and diverse roster of artists behind the Pokémon card game.

Gift Box Contents:

1 x Umbreon Promo Card
1 x Espeon Promo Card
1 x Daytime Themed Magnet
1 x Nighttime Themed Magnet
1x Card Display Frame
15x 30th Celebration Packs

30^th Celebration: Greninja & Sylveon Card Display Set

This set is released with two variations featuring Greninja and Sylveon. For those who have opened Card Display Blind Boxes, you will be no stranger to the very cute card holder that comes with this set.

Gift Box Contents:

1 x Pokémon EX Card
1x Card Holder
3x 30th Celebration Packs

The wrap

Thirty years, hundreds of Pokémon and countless adventures later, the journey is still going strong! Whether you’ve been catching Pokémon since the very beginning or you’re a newer Trainer, there’s plenty here to get excited about.

So… Grab your Poké Ball, choose your favourite, and let’s celebrate 30 years of Pokémon together.

Gotta catch ’em all! 😉

Here’s a little bonus something: Click HERE (Does anyone remember why Pikachu is all business at 0:54?).

30th Celebration – Everything You Need To Know

Probably Everything You Need to Know – 30^th Celebration