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.

Product types (booster bundles, elite trainer boxes, special collections), set size and pricing have not been announced yet - this page updates as the details are confirmed. Source: official Pokémon.com announcement.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration releases on 16 September 2026. The Pokémon Company has confirmed it as the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a simultaneous worldwide release, so it launches on the same day globally.

Is the 30th Celebration set released in Australia?

Yes. Because it is a simultaneous worldwide release, Australia gets Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration on 16 September 2026, the same day as the rest of the world. Australian retailers (JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, Kmart, Target and specialty stores) typically open preorders in the weeks before release.

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?

Announced cards include Mewtwo and Mew as Futuristic rares (illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN), 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 card list and set size have not yet been confirmed.

Can I preorder the 30th Celebration set in Australia?

Australian preorders and product types (booster bundles, elite trainer boxes, special collections) have not been announced yet. The fastest way to catch them is to turn on stock alerts so you are notified the moment AU retailers list the set.