When did the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set release?

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration released on 16 September 2026, the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a simultaneous worldwide release. Its products roll out in six Australian waves, the last on 20 November 2026.

Is the 30th Celebration set released in Australia?

Yes. Because it was a simultaneous worldwide release, Australia got Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration on 16 September 2026, the same day as the rest of the world. CardWatch has tracked 30th Celebration listings at JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, BIG W, Kmart, Target, Amazon and Australian specialty stores, with each later wave listed in the weeks before its date.

What makes the 30th Celebration set special?

Every card in the set is foil, including Basic Energy. It introduces a brand-new rarity, Futuristic rare, and each booster pack is guaranteed to include one of 30 different Pikachu cards, each with a unique illustration.

What cards are in the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set?

The main set is 128 cards, numbered 001/128 to 128/128, and the full main-set checklist is listed on this page. Highlights include Mewtwo and Mew as Futuristic rares (illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN), 30 different Pikachu, Greninja and Sylveon as Pokémon ex, and a Classic Collection of 30 reprints from Base Set to the modern day. Secret cards numbered above 128 are still being revealed, so the final set size has not been announced.

What products are in the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration lineup?

The full lineup rolls out in six Australian waves. 16 September 2026: Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon ex Box (Sylveon ex & Greninja ex), Knock Out Collection, Tech Sticker Collection, Poster Collection, a 2-Pack Blister and, in Australia, the Binder Collection. 2 October 2026: Booster Bundle and Mini Tins. 30 October 2026: Battle Deck (Espeon ex & Umbreon ex). 6 November 2026: the 5 Booster Tin (Sylveon ex or Greninja ex), brought forward from 4 December by EB Games and JB Hi-Fi. 13 November 2026: Ultra-Premium Collection: Day & Night, in Espeon ex and Umbreon ex versions. 20 November 2026: Figure Collection (Mew and Mewtwo versions) and the Ditto Premium Collection.

Can I preorder the 30th Celebration set in Australia?

Yes, wave by wave. Australian retailers have listed each wave in the weeks before its date, and the later waves (the 5 Booster Tin on 6 November, the Ultra-Premium Collections on 13 November, the Figure and Ditto collections on 20 November) are listed the same way. Stock alerts notify you the moment an AU retailer lists a product.

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Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration

The 30th-anniversary Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, released worldwide on 16 September 2026 - the first Pokémon TCG set with a simultaneous global launch, so Australia got it the same day. Its products keep arriving in waves through November 2026.

Release date: 16 September 2026
Region: Worldwide (incl. AU)
New rarity: Futuristic rare
Pikachu cards: 30 unique

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16 September 2026Launch day release guideWhere to buy on the 16 September launch: retailer availability, confirmed store arrangements and live CardWatch stock.Read the guide →2 October 2026Booster Bundle and Mini Tins release guideBooster Bundle, Mini Tins, the Mewtwo promo, expected retailers and live CardWatch stock.Read the guide →30 October 2026Battle Decks release guideEspeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks: what is in each deck, BIG W's store allocation by state, tracked retailer prices and release-day advice.Read the guide →6 November 20265 Booster Tin release guideThe Sylveon ex and Greninja ex 5 Booster Tin: which retailers took preorders and at what price, what to expect in store on the brought-forward release day, and what is still unconfirmed.Read the guide →13 November 2026Ultra-Premium Collection: Day & Night release guideThe Espeon ex (Day) and Umbreon ex (Night) Ultra-Premium Collections: what is inside, where they have sold online so far and what to expect in store.Read the guide →

What we know so far

Simultaneous worldwide release on 16 September 2026 - a Pokémon TCG first, and the reason Australia isn't waiting months behind Japan or the US this time.
Every card is foil, right down to Basic Energy.
A brand-new rarity, Futuristic rare, debuts in the set - the first announced are Mewtwo and Mew, illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN.
Every booster pack is guaranteed one of 30 different Pikachu cards, each with a unique illustration.
Other announced cards include illustration rares of Espeon, Umbreon, Lapras, Drifloon, Zorua and Lycanroc; Greninja and Sylveon as Pokémon ex; and classic reprints such as the Base Set Charizard and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX.

The full product lineup has now been announced (see the products below); the final set size (including secret rares) and pricing are still to be confirmed. Source: official Pokémon.com announcement.

Every Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration product

The full lineup rolls out in six Australian waves from the 16 September 2026 launch through November 2026. AU retailers list each wave in the weeks before its date. Products with their own CardWatch release page are linked.

16 September 2026

The showcase dates the Binder Collection 2 October; in Australia it released with the 16 September wave (BIG W and EB Games listings, in stock at AU retailers from 16 September).

Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon ex Box (Sylveon ex & Greninja ex)
Knock Out Collection (Eevee)
Tech Sticker Collection (Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario)
Poster Collection (Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres)
2-Pack Blister (Eevee)
Binder Collection

2 October 2026

Booster Bundle
Mini Tins (ten artwork variants)

30 October 2026

Battle Deck (Espeon ex & Umbreon ex)Release page →

6 November 2026

JB Hi-Fi's expected date: on 13 October it told pre-order customers its suppliers had brought the tin forward from 4 December, and EB Games' updated release-date announcement also lists it on 6 November. Some retailer listings still show 3 or 4 December; each product page shows the date its retailer states.

5 Booster Tin (Sylveon ex or Greninja ex)Release page →

13 November 2026

The showcase's 6 November wave reaches Australia later, per AU retailers.

20 November 2026

The showcase's 6 November wave reaches Australia later, per AU retailers.

Mewtwo promo from 2 October

A 30th Celebration Mewtwo promo card is available in Australia from 2 October 2026 at participating retailers with an eligible Pokémon TCG purchase. Promotional stock is limited, so check the retailer's current terms and availability before travelling.

Starts: 2 October 2026
Minimum Pokémon TCG spend: $15
Participating AU retailers: EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, BIG W, Toymate, Mr Toys
Availability: While supplies last
Where: The official announcement states the offer is valid both in-store and online

Terms from the official Pokémon.com promo announcement. Participating retailers set their own terms and stock levels.

Product names and release dates from the official Pokémon.com product showcase. Australian dates that differ from the showcase are noted on each wave, with the retailer that advised the change. Prices and stock live on each product's release page, from the listings CardWatch tracks.

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Pokémon 30th Celebration Card List

The main set is 128 cards, numbered 001/128 to 128/128. Secret cards are numbered above that and are still being revealed.

Pre-release checklist: the 128-card main set is confirmed. The cards above it are only those revealed so far, so the final set size has not been announced yet. This page updates as the rest are confirmed.

Main set (001/128 to 128/128)

All 128 numbered cards. Numbers 23 to 52 are the 30 Pikachu, each with its own illustration and a second number from 01/30 to 30/30, with one in every booster pack.

001ExeggcuteCommon
002Alolan ExeggutorCommon
003VolbeatCommon
004IllumiseCommon
005TropiusCommon
006CherubiCommon
007CherrimCommon
008VivillonCommon
009VulpixCommon
010NinetalesCommon
011MoltresCommon
012Ho-OhRare
013VictiniCommon
014ReshiramRare
015Fuecoco exDouble Rare
016SlowpokeCommon
017LaprasCommon
018ArticunoCommon
019KyogreRare
020PalkiaRare
021Greninja exDouble Rare
022WishiwashiCommon
023PikachuPikachu Rare
024PikachuPikachu Rare
025PikachuPikachu Rare
026PikachuPikachu Rare
027PikachuPikachu Rare
028PikachuPikachu Rare
029PikachuPikachu Rare
030PikachuPikachu Rare
031PikachuPikachu Rare
032PikachuPikachu Rare
033PikachuPikachu Rare
034PikachuPikachu Rare
035PikachuPikachu Rare
036PikachuPikachu Rare
037PikachuPikachu Rare
038PikachuPikachu Rare
039PikachuPikachu Rare
040PikachuPikachu Rare
041PikachuPikachu Rare
042PikachuPikachu Rare
043PikachuPikachu Rare
044PikachuPikachu Rare
045PikachuPikachu Rare
046PikachuPikachu Rare
047PikachuPikachu Rare
048PikachuPikachu Rare
049PikachuPikachu Rare
050PikachuPikachu Rare
051PikachuPikachu Rare
052PikachuPikachu Rare
053Pikachu exDouble Rare
054Pikachu exDouble Rare
055ZapdosCommon
056ZekromRare
057ZeraoraCommon
058ToxelCommon
059ToxtricityCommon
060ToxtricityCommon
061MorpekoCommon
062MiraidonRare
063MewtwoRare
064Mewtwo exDouble Rare
065MewRare
066Mew exDouble Rare
067MarillCommon
068AzumarillCommon
069EspeonCommon
070Espeon exDouble Rare
071Sylveon exDouble Rare
072UnownCommon
073DrifloonCommon
074CresseliaCommon
075ChandelureCommon
076XerneasRare
077ComfeyCommon
078CosmogCommon
079CosmoemCommon
080LunalaRare
081GimmighoulCommon
082GroudonRare
083LucarioCommon
084SeismitoadCommon
085LycanrocCommon
086KoraidonRare
087Nidoran♀Common
088NidorinaCommon
089Alolan MeowthCommon
090Gengar exDouble Rare
091UmbreonCommon
092Umbreon exDouble Rare
093MurkrowCommon
094ScraggyCommon
095ZoruaCommon
096ZoroarkCommon
097DeinoCommon
098ZweilousCommon
099HydreigonCommon
100YveltalRare
101Galarian MeowthCommon
102Jirachi exDouble Rare
103DialgaRare
104FerrothornCommon
105SolgaleoRare
106ZacianRare
107ZamazentaRare
108GholdengoCommon
109Salamence exDouble Rare
110Jangmo-oCommon
111Hakamo-oCommon
112Kommo-oCommon
113MeowthCommon
114KangaskhanCommon
115DittoCommon
116EeveeCommon
117EeveeCommon
118EeveeCommon
119SnorlaxCommon
120IgglybuffCommon
121LugiaRare
122Hisuian ZoruaCommon
123Hisuian ZoroarkCommon
124MiniorCommon
125MausholdCommon
126Poké PadCommon
127SwitchCommon
128Ultra BallCommon

Illustration rares (revealed so far)

Secret cards numbered above the main set. These are the ones confirmed so far, not the finished list.

129Alolan ExeggutorIllustration Rare
130MoltresIllustration Rare
131LaprasIllustration Rare
132ArticunoIllustration Rare
133ZapdosIllustration Rare
134ToxtricityIllustration Rare
135MorpekoIllustration Rare
136DrifloonIllustration Rare
137ChandelureIllustration Rare
138LycanrocIllustration Rare
139Alolan MeowthIllustration Rare
140ScraggyIllustration Rare
141Galarian MeowthIllustration Rare
142GholdengoIllustration Rare
144MeowthIllustration Rare
145Hisuian ZoruaIllustration Rare
146MausholdIllustration Rare

Also in the set, numbering still to be confirmed

Futuristic rare, the new rarity debuting in this set: Mewtwo and Mew, illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN.
Special illustration rares of the set's Pokémon ex, numbered above the illustration rares listed here.
A Classic Collection of 30 reprinted cards spanning Base Set to the modern day.

Promotional cards

Packed with 30th Celebration products. These are promos, not part of the numbered main set.

Nidorina full-art promoElite Trainer Box
Nidorina full-art foil promo (Pokémon Center logo)Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
Nidorina full-art foil promoPokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

Card numbers and names cross-checked against Bulbapedia and Serebii; promo contents from the official Pokémon.com product pages.

Releasing in Australia - don't miss the drop

Because Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration launches globally on the same day, Australian fans get it on 16 September 2026. Preorders at AU retailers (JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, Kmart, Target and specialty stores) usually open in the weeks beforehand and sell out fast for anniversary sets. CardWatch tracks AU retailer stock so you can be alerted the moment this set goes live.

See where to buy on 16 September, confirmed store arrangements, queue advice and live stock information →

See what is confirmed for the 2 October release, expected retailers and live stock information →

See the 30 October Battle Decks guide: what is in each deck, BIG W's allocation by state and tracked retailer prices →

See the 6 November 5 Booster Tin guide: retailer preorder history, prices and what to expect in store →

See the 13 November Ultra-Premium Collection guide: Day and Night, online history so far and what to expect in store →

Frequently asked questions

When did the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set release?: Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration released on 16 September 2026, the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a simultaneous worldwide release. Its products roll out in six Australian waves, the last on 20 November 2026.
Is the 30th Celebration set released in Australia?: Yes. Because it was a simultaneous worldwide release, Australia got Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration on 16 September 2026, the same day as the rest of the world. CardWatch has tracked 30th Celebration listings at JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, BIG W, Kmart, Target, Amazon and Australian specialty stores, with each later wave listed in the weeks before its date.
What makes the 30th Celebration set special?: Every card in the set is foil, including Basic Energy. It introduces a brand-new rarity, Futuristic rare, and each booster pack is guaranteed to include one of 30 different Pikachu cards, each with a unique illustration.
What cards are in the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set?: The main set is 128 cards, numbered 001/128 to 128/128, and the full main-set checklist is listed on this page. Highlights include Mewtwo and Mew as Futuristic rares (illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN), 30 different Pikachu, Greninja and Sylveon as Pokémon ex, and a Classic Collection of 30 reprints from Base Set to the modern day. Secret cards numbered above 128 are still being revealed, so the final set size has not been announced.
What products are in the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration lineup?: The full lineup rolls out in six Australian waves. 16 September 2026: Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon ex Box (Sylveon ex & Greninja ex), Knock Out Collection, Tech Sticker Collection, Poster Collection, a 2-Pack Blister and, in Australia, the Binder Collection. 2 October 2026: Booster Bundle and Mini Tins. 30 October 2026: Battle Deck (Espeon ex & Umbreon ex). 6 November 2026: the 5 Booster Tin (Sylveon ex or Greninja ex), brought forward from 4 December by EB Games and JB Hi-Fi. 13 November 2026: Ultra-Premium Collection: Day & Night, in Espeon ex and Umbreon ex versions. 20 November 2026: Figure Collection (Mew and Mewtwo versions) and the Ditto Premium Collection.
Can I preorder the 30th Celebration set in Australia?: Yes, wave by wave. Australian retailers have listed each wave in the weeks before its date, and the later waves (the 5 Booster Tin on 6 November, the Ultra-Premium Collections on 13 November, the Figure and Ditto collections on 20 November) are listed the same way. Stock alerts notify you the moment an AU retailer lists a product.

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