Pokémon TCG | 30th Celebration Expansion Releases in September 2026 -

A Bright Future Awaits!

With Pitch Black (PBL) releasing next month on July 17, 2026, The Pokémon Company has revealed the next Pokémon TCG expansion.

Previously teased earlier this year, the new set is titled 30th Celebration — a special expansion dedicated to commemorating 30 years of Pokémon.

A new trailer was shared, along with a first look at several cards from the set, which will release worldwide on September 16, 2026. Each pack will contain five foil cards, one foil Basic Energy card, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card.

Interestingly, every pack is guaranteed to contain one of 30 unique foil Pikachu cards. The set will also introduce a brand-new rarity called Futuristic Rare, featuring striking artwork that evokes “hope toward an unknown future.”

Finally, none of the cards from 30th Celebration will be legal in the Standard format, but they will be eligible in formats that allow the original prints of these cards.

For a look at some of the revealed cards, the trailer, and the official announcement, we have all the details right here:

Pokémon Unveils New Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration Expansion, Commemorating 30 Years of Iconic Game:

n celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, The Pokémon Company International today revealed a commemorative expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), 30th Celebration, available at participating retailers around the world beginning Sept. 16, 2026.

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration marks the first-ever Pokémon TCG expansion to debut with a simultaneously coordinated global launch in participating markets, followed by additional product releases throughout the year. Furthermore, the upcoming expansion will feature all foil cards and the return of fan-favourite classic cards.

In 30th Celebration, fans can look forward to discovering an all-new card rarity, Futuristic rare, which will feature vibrant new visuals illustrated by the renowned Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN. Each Futuristic rare card will depict Pokémon in striking artwork evocative of hope toward an unknown future.

Every 30th Celebration booster pack will also include one of 30 unique foil cards featuring Pikachu, each illustrated by a different artist. Additional new cards in 30th Celebration will depict an array of Pokémon during different moments throughout daytime and nighttime.

In addition, fans can discover 30 classic Pokémon cards from across the game’s decades-long history that are making a return in 30th Celebration. Each of these classic cards will feature a stunning foil treatment.

To learn more about Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration, please visit, www.pokemon.co.uk and stay tuned to Pokemon.co.uk/TCG for future updates on the expansion.

This Pokémon TCG expansion will launch on the same date around the world in participating markets. Exact time on launch day may vary across countries and regions.

Each Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration booster pack will contain five foil cards, one foil Basic Energy, and one Pokémon TCG Live code card.

Classic cards included in Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration booster packs will not be legal for play in the Standard format but are eligible in formats that allow the original prints of these cards.