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Two new ready-to-play decks join Pokémon's 30th Celebration lineup on Friday, October 30th: the Espeon ex Battle Deck and the Umbreon ex Battle Deck. Card Pop in Joliet, IL carries both.
30th Celebration Battle Decks at a Glance
- Street date: Friday, October 30th, 2026
- Two decks: Espeon ex and Umbreon ex
- Each deck: a 60-card foil deck that's ready to play
- Promo cards: Victini comes with the Espeon ex deck, and Zeraora comes with the Umbreon ex deck
What's Inside Each Deck
| Espeon ex Battle Deck | Umbreon ex Battle Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 60 foil cards, built around Espeon ex | 60 foil cards, built around Umbreon ex |
| Promo card | Victini | Zeraora |
| Extras | Deck box, playmat and coin | Deck box, playmat and coin |
Cards to Look For
- Espeon ex and Umbreon ex, the stars of each deck
- The Victini and Zeraora promo cards
- Collecting the whole 30th Celebration set? The team's top chase cards from the main set are Classic Collection Lugia and Charizard, plus the daytime and nighttime Pikachu ex.
Which Deck Should You Pick?
- Brand new to the game: either deck works. Both are complete 60-card decks, so you can open one and play right away.
- Playing with a friend or sibling: grab one of each. Espeon ex and Umbreon ex make a natural pair.
- Collecting promos: pick by the promo you want, Victini (Espeon ex deck) or Zeraora (Umbreon ex deck).
Battle Deck FAQ
When do the 30th Celebration Battle Decks come out?
Friday, October 30th, 2026.
Are the decks ready to play?
Yes. Each one is a complete 60-card deck, so there's nothing to build before your first game.
Which promo comes with which deck?
Victini comes with the Espeon ex deck, and Zeraora comes with the Umbreon ex deck.
30th Celebration Battle Decks at Card Pop
Stop by Card Pop at 1114 W Jefferson St. or 2543 Plainfield Rd. (Route 30), serving Joliet, Plainfield and Will County. Ask our team in-store about availability.
Official product details: 30th Celebration Battle Decks on Pokemon.com