Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration: Every Product, Explained

All-foil cards, 30 Pikachu illustrations and the first worldwide launch in the game's history. Here is every 30th Celebration box and what sits inside.

By Sandy Li 26 September 2026 3 minute read

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box, photographed by PUSHAS

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration is the anniversary expansion marking 30 years of the trading card game, and it is the first set in the game's history to launch worldwide on the same day, 16 September 2026. Every card in it is foil. Below is every English 30th Celebration box, what sits inside each one, and which to open first.

The headline box is the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box: nine booster packs, a full-art Nidorina promo and a gold-on-white box built around the 30th anniversary Pikachu mark. It is live now in the Pokémon range at PUSHAS, sealed and authenticated by hand.

What makes 30th Celebration different

Most expansions add a new mechanic. This one is a celebration of the whole game, and the design choices show it.

All foil. Every card in the set is foil, down to the Basic Energy.
Thirty Pikachu. The set carries 30 different Pikachu illustrations, each by a different artist.
A new rarity. The Futuristic rare debuts here, with Mewtwo and Mew illustrated by Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN.
The Classic Collection. Thirty reprints of cards from the game's history, including Base Set Charizard. They are made for collecting and are not legal for tournament play.
Day and night. The artwork runs on a day-and-night theme, with Espeon and Umbreon throughout and new Greninja ex and Sylveon ex cards.

In total the English set runs to 199 cards, counting the Classic Collection and Basic Energy.

Every 30th Celebration box, explained

Elite Trainer Box

Nine booster packs, the full-art Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy and a set of gameplay accessories, released 16 September 2026. It is the one box that gives you both a real run at the set and a piece of anniversary packaging worth keeping on the shelf.

Greninja ex Box and Sylveon ex Box

Each holds four booster packs, a foil promo of its ex Pokémon and a matching oversize card, released 16 September 2026. Greninja ex and Sylveon ex are both new to this set, so the promo is the draw. Shop the Greninja ex Box or the Sylveon ex Box.

Knock Out Collection

Two booster packs, a foil Eevee promo and a coin, released 16 September 2026. The easiest way into the set, and a natural gift. See the Knock Out Collection.

Tech Sticker Collection (Lucario)

Three booster packs, a foil Lucario promo and a matching tech sticker sheet, released 16 September 2026. See the Lucario Tech Sticker Collection.

Ultra Premium Collection, Day and Night

The flagship pair, with an official release date of 6 November 2026. Each holds 29 booster packs, a Classic Collection pack, a foil Pikachu ex promo, a second ex promo, a playmat, card sleeves and a deck box. The two differ in theme and in both promos: Day pairs a day-themed Pikachu ex with Espeon ex, and Night pairs a night-themed Pikachu ex with Umbreon ex. Collectors who follow the set's day-and-night story tend to want both. See the Day and Night collections.

Binder Collection

A 9-pocket binder with a 30th anniversary design and five booster packs, with an official release date of 4 December 2026. Built for anyone planning to keep the 30 Pikachu together. See the Binder Collection.

Which 30th Celebration box is built for you

Box	Built for	Inside
Elite Trainer Box	Opening the set properly	9 packs, Nidorina promo
Ultra Premium Collection	The display piece	29 packs, Classic Collection pack, Pikachu ex
Greninja ex / Sylveon ex Box	Chasing a new ex promo	4 packs, promo, oversize card
Binder Collection	Keeping the Pikachu together	9-pocket binder, 5 packs
Knock Out Collection	A first box or a gift	2 packs, Eevee promo

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 25 September 2026. Every box is sealed and authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price.

30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box: in stock
Ultra Premium Collection Day: in stock
Ultra Premium Collection Night: in stock
Greninja ex Box: in stock
Sylveon ex Box: in stock
Binder Collection: in stock
Knock Out Collection: in stock
Lucario Tech Sticker Collection: in stock

For more sealed product, see the best sealed Mega Evolution products ranked, or read how to buy authentic sealed Pokémon TCG.

FAQ

When did Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration release?

The expansion released on 16 September 2026, the same day worldwide. The Ultra Premium Collections follow on 6 November 2026 and the Binder Collection on 4 December 2026.

What is in the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box?

Nine booster packs, a full-art Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy and gameplay accessories.

How many cards are in 30th Celebration?

The English set has 199 cards, including the 30-card Classic Collection and the Basic Energy.

What is the difference between the Day and Night Ultra Premium Collections?

The packs are the same in both. Day comes with a day-themed Pikachu ex and an Espeon ex promo with day-themed accessories; Night comes with a night-themed Pikachu ex and an Umbreon ex promo with night-themed accessories.