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Pokémon's 30th anniversary set, 30th Celebration, launched September 16th, 2026, the first Pokémon TCG expansion to launch on the same day in participating markets around the world. New products have been arriving in waves ever since, and more are on the way before the end of the year. Here's the full release calendar from Card Pop in Joliet, IL.
30th Celebration Release Calendar
| Date | Products |
|---|---|
| September 16th | Elite Trainer Box, Poster Collection, ex Box, Tech Sticker Collection, Knock Out Collection, 2-Pack Blister |
| October 2nd | Booster Bundle, Mini Tins |
| October 30th | Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks |
| November 6th | Day and Night Ultra-Premium Collections, Ditto Premium Collection, Mew and Mewtwo Figure Collections |
| December 4th | Binder Collection, Sylveon ex and Greninja ex Tins |
Release dates can shift, and not every product comes to every store. Ask our team in-store about availability.
New November 6th
- Ultra-Premium Collections: two versions, Day and Night. Each has 29 booster packs, a Classic Collection pack with 3 etched cards, a Pikachu ex promo in Day or Night art plus an Espeon ex (Day) or Umbreon ex (Night) promo, a playmat, 65 card sleeves, a deck box, a coin and dice.
- Ditto Premium Collection: 8 packs, a Ditto promo and an acrylic display.
- Mew and Mewtwo Figure Collections: each has 5 packs, a sculpted figure, a foil promo and an oversize foil card.
Coming December 4th
- Binder Collection: a 9-pocket binder and 5 packs.
- Sylveon ex and Greninja ex Tins: 4 packs and a foil promo in each tin.
Top 30th Celebration Chase Cards
- Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rares in daytime (149/128) and nighttime (150/128) art
- Classic Collection Charizard, a reprint of the Base Set card, and Classic Collection Lugia
- The red, green and blue Mew cards collectors have been pulling from 30th Celebration packs
Pokémon Cup at Card Pop
Want a shot at a 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection? Card Pop's Pokémon Cup is Sunday, November 8th at 12 PM at our Jefferson St. store, 1114 W Jefferson St. Entry is $20 and the event is capped at 48 players. First place receives a 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection (product may vary, since there are Day and Night versions). Ask our team in-store about sign-ups. Event details can change; confirm with our team in-store. See every event in our November events guide.
30th Celebration at Card Pop Joliet
Stop by 1114 W Jefferson St. or 2543 Plainfield Rd. (Route 30), serving collectors in Joliet, Plainfield and Will County. New to the 30th lineup? The Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks are a great place to start playing.
Official product lineup: The Pokémon Company's 30th Celebration announcement