Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration: Pikachu Reveals, Products and Release Date
Japanese release: September 16, 2026. Pokemon's official gallery now shows 20 cards from the promised numbered group of 30 plus four Pikachu ex cards. Ten numbered Pikachu cards are not shown in that gallery. The Japanese previews below show three earlier Pikachu artworks.
Latest Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Updates
The tracker now separates the 24-image Pikachu gallery from three exact MonZap catalog matches and identifies Lugia No. 121 and Ho-Oh No. 012 from the August 19 reveal.
The first three unveiled English artworks map to matching Japanese catalog previews by set, number, and artist. Later official gallery coverage is tracked separately above.
Alolan Meowth #089 and #139 bring the night theme. Meowth #113 and #144 carry the day side, including two illustration rares by OKUBO.
The hub now tracks 18 Japanese and English product types individually, grouped into 5 dated release waves.
MonZap keeps confirmed official details separate from early card previews and reported booklet-leak claims.
24-image official gallery and three earlier exact matches
Pokemon's August 18 gallery shows 20 cards from the promised numbered group of 30 plus 4 Pikachu ex cards. The three artwork matches shown here use Japanese catalog numbers. Use the English checklist to track English printings.
Pikachu
Pokemon officially unveiled this OKACHEKE artwork. The number and image shown here come from MonZap's Japanese catalog preview.
- Japanese catalog number
- 030 / 103
- Image context
- Japanese catalog preview
- Artist
- OKACHEKE
Pikachu
Pokemon officially unveiled this Yuu Nishida artwork. The number and image shown here come from MonZap's Japanese catalog preview.
- Japanese catalog number
- 031 / 103
- Image context
- Japanese catalog preview
- Artist
- Yuu Nishida
Pikachu
Pokemon officially unveiled this Atsuko Nishida artwork. The number and image shown here come from MonZap's Japanese catalog preview.
- Japanese catalog number
- 041 / 103
- Image context
- Japanese catalog preview
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
10 of the promised 30 numbered Pikachu cards are not shown in that gallery. The 3 artwork matches above use Japanese catalog numbers.
Lugia at night. Ho-Oh by day.
Pokemon's August 19 reveal identifies this paired scene without requiring collectors to infer a rarity, price, or catalog image.
Lugia · No. 121
Lugia glides above a moonlit ocean in the official 30th Celebration reveal.
Illustrator: Kazuki Minami
Ho-Oh · No. 012
Ho-Oh flies through a bright daytime sky in the paired official reveal.
Illustrator: Anesaki Dynamic
Meowth by day. Alolan Meowth by night.
These four English cards were officially shown on August 8. The paired OKUBO illustration rares turn the same city into a day-and-night cat hunt.
Alolan Meowth
Alolan Meowth takes an evening stroll through a colorful Alola-like market.
- Number
- 089 / 128
- Rarity
- Common
- Artist
- Natsumi Yoshida
Alolan Meowth
A night-city scene hides Meowth and Galarian Meowth around Alolan Meowth.
- Number
- 139 / 128
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Artist
- OKUBO
Meowth
Meowth settles into a sunny catnap among warm brick and leafy plants.
- Number
- 113 / 128
- Rarity
- Common
- Artist
- MINAMINAMI Take
Meowth
A bright urban nap scene includes Alolan Meowth and Galarian Meowth cameos.
- Number
- 144 / 128
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Artist
- OKUBO
What Pokemon Has Confirmed So Far
These are the official release details collectors can rely on now, kept separate from previews and unconfirmed reports.
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Open the card checklistsConfirmed cards, preview cards, and leaks are different.
Pokemon has officially shown cards and product details, and MonZap also displays early Japanese preview cards. Separately, collectors are discussing reported English booklet leaks, but those should not be treated as final until Pokemon confirms the checklist.
The labels on this page make it clear what Pokemon has confirmed, what has only been previewed, and what remains a rumor so you can judge each update appropriately.
Confirmed 30th Celebration Cards and Features
These are the card-level signals collectors are already searching for.
Lugia
English card #121, illustrated by Kazuki Minami, was officially revealed on August 19, 2026.
Ho-Oh
English card #012, illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic, was officially revealed on August 19, 2026.
Meowth
English cards #113/128 and illustration rare #144/128 were officially revealed on August 8, 2026.
Alolan Meowth
English cards #089/128 and illustration rare #139/128 were officially revealed on August 8, 2026.
Mew ex
Shown as a Futuristic Rare illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN.
Mewtwo ex
Shown as a Futuristic Rare illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN.
Pikachu
The Japanese page says 30 Pikachu illustrations are part of the product, with one Pikachu guaranteed per pack.
Charizard
Shown by official Japanese materials as one of the special historic cards.
Pikachu & Zekrom-GX
Shown by official Japanese materials as one of the special historic cards.
30th Celebration Product Tracker
Track 18 official Japanese and English product types across 5 release dates from September through November 2026. Products are separated so collectors can compare dates and contents without treating a whole wave as one item.
September 16, 2026
10 products
M6a 30th CELEBRATION booster pack
The Japanese MEGA expansion pack for 30th CELEBRATION. The official product page lists six holo cards per pack.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- 360 yen including tax
30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon
Japanese premium deck product built around Espeon and Umbreon for the 30th Celebration release wave.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- 6,200 yen including tax
30th CELEBRATION FUTURISTIC BOX
Pokemon Center Online premium product tied to the YOSHIROTTEN Futuristic Rare theme.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- 27,500 yen including tax
30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection
Includes an Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario foil promo, a matching tech sticker sheet, and three 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration 2-Pack Blister
Includes an Eevee foil promo, a plastic coin, and two 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Knock Out Collection
Includes an Eevee foil promo, a plastic coin, and two 30th Celebration booster packs in the Knock Out Collection format.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Poster Collection
Includes Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres foil promos, a poster showing more than 160 cards, and three booster packs.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Pokemon ex Box - Sylveon ex or Greninja ex
Includes a Sylveon ex or Greninja ex foil promo and oversize card, plus four 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box
Includes nine booster packs, a full-art Nidorina promo, 65 sleeves, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, dice, a coin, dividers, and a player guide.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box
Includes 11 booster packs and two full-art Nidorina promos, including one stamped with the Pokemon Center logo, plus ETB accessories.
- Release date
- September 16, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
October 2, 2026
3 products
30th Celebration Binder Collection
Includes a commemorative 9-pocket binder and five 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- October 2, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Booster Bundle
A pack-focused product containing six 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- October 2, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Mini Tins
Each Mini Tin includes two booster packs, a sticker sheet, and a matching art card. Ten artworks combine into day and night images.
- Release date
- October 2, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
October 16, 2026
1 product
30th CELEBRATION First Partner Card Sets
Nine Japanese first-partner card sets are scheduled for October 16, 2026, beginning with Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Price
- 1,200 yen including tax
October 30, 2026
1 product
30th Celebration Battle Deck - Espeon ex or Umbreon ex
Each all-foil 60-card deck features Espeon ex with Victini or Umbreon ex with Zeraora, plus a deck box, coin, and playmat.
- Release date
- October 30, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
November 6, 2026
3 products
30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection
Includes a Ditto promo, a colorful acrylic display, and eight 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- November 6, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection - Day or Night
Day and Night versions feature Pikachu ex with Espeon ex or Umbreon ex, 29 standard booster packs, one three-card Classic Collection pack, and premium accessories.
- Release date
- November 6, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration Figure Collection - Mew or Mewtwo
Includes a Mew or Mewtwo foil promo and oversize card, a sculpted figure, and five 30th Celebration booster packs.
- Release date
- November 6, 2026
- Price
- MSRP not listed
30th Celebration prices are not stable yet.
MonZap set and card price pages use marketplace reference data based on TCGPlayer and Cardmarket where available. For 30th Celebration, early preorder chatter and leaked-list speculation can move faster than reliable card-level pricing.
Once the cards release and marketplace data becomes useful, MonZap can track TCGPlayer USD and Cardmarket EUR references the same way the existing set pages do. Read why those sources can disagree and how sold data becomes a market reference. Some TCGPlayer links on MonZap are affiliate links, and MonZap may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Where This Tracker Gets Its Public Facts
MonZap avoids reposting leaked booklet images. Public facts are cited from official pages and credible reporting.
Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG Questions
Which Pikachu artworks are officially revealed for 30th Celebration?
Pokemon's August 18 gallery contains 24 images: 20 cards from the promised numbered group of 30 plus 4 Pikachu ex cards. Ten numbered Pikachu cards are not shown in that gallery. The three artwork matches shown here use Japanese catalog numbers. Use the English checklist to track English printings.
Which Lugia and Ho-Oh cards are confirmed for 30th Celebration?
Pokemon officially revealed Lugia No. 121 by Kazuki Minami and Ho-Oh No. 012 by Anesaki Dynamic on August 19, 2026.
Which Meowth cards are confirmed for 30th Celebration?
Pokemon officially revealed Alolan Meowth 089/128 and 139/128, plus Meowth 113/128 and 144/128, on August 8, 2026.
When does Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration release?
Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration is scheduled for September 16, 2026. Japanese 30th Celebration products shown so far include the M6a expansion, the Espeon/Umbreon deck product, and the Futuristic Box.
What is M6a 30th Celebration?
M6a is the Japanese 30th CELEBRATION expansion. Official Japanese materials describe holo booster packs, 30 Pikachu illustrations, Futuristic Rare cards, special Basic Energy cards, and 30 historic cards returning for the anniversary.
Is the full card list confirmed?
No. Pokemon has confirmed some features and specific cards, and MonZap has early Japanese preview cards, but the full English checklist should remain unconfirmed until official materials publish it.
Where can I see 30th Celebration card images?
Pokemon's official gallery shows 20 numbered Pikachu cards and four Pikachu ex cards. MonZap separately displays three Japanese artwork matches from earlier official reveals and four official Meowth card images above; the fuller Japanese M6a image checklist is on the 30th Celebration card list guide.
Which 30th Celebration sealed products are confirmed?
MonZap tracks 18 official Japanese and English product types across release waves from September 16 through November 6, including booster, deck, binder, tin, Elite Trainer Box, premium, and figure products.
Should I trust the leaked English booklet list?
Treat it as unconfirmed. It can be useful for understanding what collectors are watching, but MonZap will keep confirmed, previewed, and rumored information clearly separated.
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