SNACK three-line summary
- Pokémon.com’s official 30th Celebration product showcase was published on June 30.
- The first release date is September 16, 2026, followed by lineups on October 2, October 30, and November 6.
- Product prices are still unannounced, so actual retailer pricing needs to be checked. This is a physical Pokémon TCG product lineup, not Pocket.
Snackgirls editor note
Red: “This showcase is useful because it lays out ‘what is coming’ all in one place. You can separate what to buy on day one from what to wait for later.”
Nea: “The important point is that the September 16 release group is different from the October and November release groups. The Espeon and Umbreon Battle Decks arrive on October 30, while the Ultra-Premium Collection arrives on November 6.”
AIKO: “The official article does not list prices. Product prices are still unannounced, so before pre-ordering or buying, you should check the actual price and sales region again through Pokémon Center or local retailers.”
Pokémon.com has revealed the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration product showcase. This expansion is a physical Pokémon TCG lineup celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. Booster packs include five foil cards and one foil Basic Energy, while Pikachu illustration cards and Classic Collection cards are introduced as key highlights.
The value of this article is not simply that “30th anniversary products are coming,” but that the official table shows which products are being released at which times in one place. Game Sunakku’s previous June 8 article covered part of the Japanese 30th anniversary lineup, the Espeon and Umbreon deck set, and the Pikachu box angle first. This showcase additionally locks in the broader Pokémon.com product grouping and release order.
Products arriving first on September 16
The first date to mark from the official showcase is September 16, 2026. On that day, the Tech Sticker Collection, 2-Pack Blister, Knock Out Collection, Poster Collection, Pokémon ex Box—Sylveon ex & Greninja ex, Elite Trainer Box, and Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box are grouped together as the first release wave.
The Tech Sticker Collection includes either an Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario foil promo card, a tech sticker featuring that Pokémon, and three 30th Celebration booster packs. The 2-Pack Blister and Knock Out Collection center on an Eevee foil card, a plastic coin, and two booster packs. Product prices are still unannounced, so actual retailer pricing needs to be checked.
The regular ETB and Pokémon Center ETB are different
The Elite Trainer Box is described as including nine 30th Celebration booster packs, a Nidorina full-art promo card, 65 card sleeves, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, damage-counter dice, a coin-flip die, a plastic coin, six dividers, a storage box, and a player’s guide.
The Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box adds 11 booster packs and a Nidorina promo card with the Pokémon Center logo to the regular ETB contents. Even though “Center” is in the name, the current official article still does not announce product prices. Before buying, the retailer listing and pricing note need to be checked together.
Lineups to wait for in October and November
On October 2, the Binder Collection, Booster Bundle, and Mini Tins follow. The Binder Collection centers on a nine-pocket binder and five booster packs, the Booster Bundle on six booster packs, and the Mini Tins on two booster packs, a sticker sheet, and an art card.
On October 30, Battle Deck—Espeon ex & Umbreon ex is scheduled. Each is an all-foil 60-card deck led by either Espeon ex or Umbreon ex, and includes a deck box, coin, and playmat. Victini is mentioned with the Espeon deck, while Zeraora is mentioned with the Umbreon deck.
On November 6, the Ditto Premium Collection, Ultra-Premium Collection—Day & Night, and Figure Collection—Mew & Mewtwo follow. In particular, the official article describes the Ultra-Premium Collection as a large-format product built around Pikachu ex and Espeon ex or Pikachu ex and Umbreon ex, including 29 booster packs and one Classic Collection booster pack.
What collectors should check right away
First, this news is not about Pokémon TCG Pocket digital cards, but about a physical Pokémon TCG product lineup. The two should not be mixed when judging pull rates, pack contents, or prices.
Second, if you stop at only the September 16 release group, you could miss the Espeon and Umbreon Battle Decks on October 30 and the Ultra-Premium Collection on November 6. Third, because product prices are unannounced in the official article, once pre-orders open you should recheck the actual sales region, pricing, purchase limits, and whether any configuration is Pokémon Center exclusive.
Sources and checked date: Checked on 2026-07-01 at 09:32 KST
- Official Pokémon.com news: Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Product Showcase
- Official Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration expansion page
- Latest Pokémon.com news list
Product prices are unannounced based on the official article. Regional release details, pre-orders, pricing, and purchase limits need to be checked again when actual retailers publish their listings. This article covers only physical Pokémon TCG products and does not mix them with the Pokémon TCG Pocket digital card expansion.
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