Pokémon TCG: Celebrations - 30th Anniversary! Information and Images

Two days ago, The Pokémon Company officially revealed the upcoming special expansion that many fans have been eagerly anticipating: the Pokémon 30th Anniversary set!

Some leaks featuring artwork of Mewtwo ex and Mew ex surfaced a while ago, around mid-November 2025. However, the details were quite vague and speculative at the time, as only those two cards had been leaked.

Following Pokémon's official announcement, the rumors were confirmed. These cards, officially called Futuristic Pokémon ex, are indeed authentic parts of the set and were illustrated by the famous Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN.

He is highly renowned for his striking use of color gradients and metallic figures in his artwork.

In a franchise first, this will be a GLOBAL release, scheduled for September 16, 2026.

Classic Set - 30th Anniversary

The classic cards featured in this expansion include:

Wizards of the Coast Era

- Pikachu BS 58 (from Base Set)

- Charizard BS 4 (from Base Set)

- Erika's Jigglypuff G2 69 (from Gym Challenge)

- Misty G1 18 (from Gym Heroes)

- Sneasel N1 25 (from Neo Genesis)

- Shining Celebi N4 106 (from Neo Destiny)

- Lugia AQ 149 (from e-Card Series: Aquapolis)

Ruby & Sapphire Era

- Delcatty RS 5 (from Ruby & Sapphire: Base Set)

- Dark Tyranitar RR 19 (from Team Rocket Returns)

- Metagross (Delta Species) DS 11 (from Delta Species)

- Scizor ex UF 108 (from Unseen Forces)

Diamond & Pearl Era

- Uxie LA 43 (from Legends Awakened)

- Crobat G PL 47 (from Platinum)

- Palkia LV.X GE 106 (from Great Encounters)

HeartGold & SoulSilver Era

- Gengar (Prime) TM 94 (from Triumphant)

- Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND TM 99 (from Triumphant)

- Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND TM 100 (from Triumphant)

Black & White Era

- N NVI 101 (from Noble Victories)

- Rayquaza-EX DEX 85 (from Dragons Exalted)

- Genesect-EX PLB 11 (from Plasma Blast)

X & Y Era

- Greninja BREAK BKP 41 (from BREAKPoint)

- M Gardevoir-EX PRC 106 (from Primal Clash)

Sun & Moon Era

- Solgaleo-GX SUM 89 (from Sun & Moon: Base Set)

- Buzzwole-GX CIN 57 (from Crimson Invasion)

- Pikachu & Zekrom-GX TEU 33 (from Team Up)

Sword & Shield Era

- Raikou VIV 50 (from Vivid Voltage)

- Zacian V SSH 138 (from Sword & Shield: Base Set)

- Mew VMAX FST 114 (from Fusion Strike)

- Arceus VSTAR BRS 123 (from Brilliant Stars)

Scarlet & Violet Era

- Magikarp sv2 203 (from Paldea Evolved)

Base Set - 30th Anniversary

These cards will feature a special 30th anniversary Pikachu stamp, similar to the one used in Celebrations. Based on the released promotional images and current community theories, the card designs will play with a day and night theme.

Pikachu Set

Every single booster pack will include at least one Pikachu card. The set will feature a grand total of 30 different Pikachu variants illustrated by a wide array of talented artists from across The Pokémon Company's history.

Western English Version

Eastern Japanese Version

See you next time.