The 30th Anniversary Pokemon Card List for Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration (Japanese set code M6a) is official for numbers 001–103 and 136–165, while the 32 secret-rare numbers, 104–135, are not in the official card database as of September 30, 2026.
The set was officially revealed on June 1, 2026 and released on September 16, 2026, in Japan and internationally on the same day. The official Japanese page calls it a global simultaneous release. Every card in a booster pack is foil, the English official pages state that every pack includes one of 30 Pikachu rare cards, and a new rarity, Futuristic Rare (FUR), debuts on Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, both illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN.
How many cards are there? The official Japanese database lists 140 M6a entries: numbers 001–103, numbers 136–165 (151 and 152 share one entry) and 8 Basic Energy, with no entries for 104–135. The highest printed number is 165, so “165 numbered cards” is supported. No official source prints “165 cards” as a total, and the English official page says “Over 150” cards. Bulbapedia’s Japanese list, as of September 30, 2026, has 165 numbered cards, three secret RGB Mew cards and 8 Basic Energy.
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration (Japanese set code M6a) released on September 16, 2026. Japanese packs are ¥360 for 6 all-foil cards. The official database lists numbers 001–103, 136–165 and 8 Basic Energy; numbers 104–135 (compiled as AR, SAR and FUR) are not in it. The new rarity, Futuristic Rare (FUR), covers two cards, Mew ex and Mewtwo ex. The Japanese M6a booster box is listed at ¥28,030 (~$182) for the Sealed option and ¥25,365 (~$165) for the No Shrink option as of September 30, 2026. USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
- Store prices and product states are dated September 30, 2026: the M6a box options are priced, and the Premium Deck Set, FUTURISTIC BOX and Card Set ×9 are sold out.
- A Top 10 table lists the cards with the highest lowest-ask on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026, with ranks 11–24 below it.
- The count reads: highest official number 165, no official total, English official page “Over 150”.
- Sealed-box asks for the M6a box, the No Shrink box, the Premium Deck Set and the FUTURISTIC BOX carry the same date.
30th Anniversary Pokemon Card List: Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration at a Glance
30th Celebration is a commemorative all-foil set rather than a normal expansion. In Japan it is the MEGA-era expansion pack 「30th CELEBRATION」(M6a); internationally it is Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration. The official Japanese page describes six foil cards per pack at ¥360 (tax included), with one Basic Energy guaranteed in each pack. The English official page describes five foil cards, including one of the 30 unique Pikachu illustrations, plus one foil Basic Energy card.
Set specifications
| Spec | 30th Celebration (M6a) |
|---|---|
| Release (Japan and international) | September 16, 2026, simultaneous (official) |
| Japanese set code | M6a |
| Cards per pack | Japan: 6 foil cards, one Basic Energy guaranteed per pack (official). English: 5 foil cards plus 1 foil Basic Energy (pokemon.com) |
| Pack price (Japan) | ¥360, tax included (official) |
| Card treatment | Every card in a booster pack is foil |
| Main-set numbering | Japan 001–103; English 001–128, with numbers running to 158/128 (per Bulbapedia, as of September 30, 2026) |
| Highest printed collection number (Japan) | 165 (official database entry 165/103, Magikarp) |
| Official English card count | “Over 150” (pokemon.com set page) |
| New rarity | Yes — FUR (Futuristic Rare) |
The official Japanese pages print the ¥360 pack price but no box price and no packs-per-box figure.
The 30th Celebration product lineup (Japan)
| Product | Price (¥, tax incl.) | Contents | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster pack (M6a) | ¥360 | 6 foil cards, 1 Basic Energy | Sep 16 |
| Premium Deck Set “Espeon & Umbreon” | ¥6,200 | Two 60-card decks (Espeon ex and Umbreon ex), 2 Pokémon coins, playmat, double deck case | Sep 16 |
| FUTURISTIC BOX (Pokémon Center Online only) | ¥27,500 | 2 Pikachu ex promos (FUR-style, YOSHIROTTEN) plus deck sleeves, coins, damage-counter dice, playmat and display frame | Sep 16 |
| 30th Celebration Card Sets, 9 types | ¥1,200 each | 3 promo cards, 2 M6a packs, 1 paper card stand | Oct 16 |
Store state as of September 30, 2026: the M6a booster box is listed at ¥28,030 (~$182) (Sealed option) and ¥25,365 (~$165) (No Shrink option). The Premium Deck Set, the FUTURISTIC BOX and the Card Set ×9 are sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order.
Contents as printed on the official pages: the FUTURISTIC BOX holds two Pikachu ex promo cards, two Pokémon coins, 12 metal damage-counter dice, metal Poison and Burn markers, a set of 64 deck sleeves, a flip deck case, a display frame set, a rubber playmat, a flip damage-counter case and a flip playmat case. The Premium Deck Set holds an Espeon ex deck and an Umbreon ex deck of 60 cards each, damage counters and markers on 2 sheets, 2 Pokémon coins, a playmat, a slide-type double deck case (a tin) and beginner and player guides; because the decks are built products, the same card appears several times.
English products use a different lineup and schedule; per the official English product showcase. An English collection and a Japanese booster box are not identical packages.
Main-set cards beyond the chase rarities
The 001–103 main-set run is larger than its Pikachu subset and headline Pokémon ex. Sort a binder by printed card number first. The groups below add up to the 103 numbers without assigning a Common, Uncommon or Rare letter to an individual card.
| Main-set group | Numbers | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| 30-artist Pikachu subset | 017–046 | 30 |
| Regular Pokémon ex | 009, 015, 047, 048, 055, 057, 059, 076, 081, 088 | 10 |
| Trainer Items | 101–103: Ultra Ball, Poké Pad and Switch | 3 |
| Other main-set Pokémon | The remaining numbers within 001–103 | 60 |
That gives 30 + 10 + 3 + 60 = 103. The regular ex group includes Fuecoco ex 009, Greninja ex 015, the two Pikachu ex at 047 and 048, Mewtwo ex 055, Mew ex 057, Sylveon ex 059, Gengar ex 076, Jirachi ex 081 and Salamence ex 088; the official database prints an RR icon on exactly these ten entries and no rarity icon on the other main-set entries. A different numbered SAR or FUR is a separate checklist entry. The official Fuecoco ex entry, for example, identifies the regular card as 009/103. The full M6a checklist shows the other numbers and images.
| No. | Card | Illustrator |
|---|---|---|
| 009/103 | Fuecoco ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 015/103 | Greninja ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 047/103 | Pikachu ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 048/103 | Pikachu ex | takuyoa |
| 055/103 | Mewtwo ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 057/103 | Mew ex | aky CG Works |
| 059/103 | Sylveon ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 076/103 | Gengar ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 081/103 | Jirachi ex | 5ban Graphics |
| 088/103 | Salamence ex | 5ban Graphics |
The official Japanese product page describes six foil cards per pack; that does not mean every card has an identical texture, foil treatment or asking price. A complete 001–103 binder needs the less discussed cards too, and packs contain random cards, so one box does not promise a completed main set. For a specific missing number, ask through Quick Order; a request does not confirm availability.
The New “Futuristic Rare” (FUR)
30th Celebration introduces FUR, Futuristic Rare, a new rarity. The official Japanese page introduces FUR versions of Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, drawn by the graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN. The Pokémon Company describes the FUR cards as “vivid, color-rich visuals that evoke hope toward an unknown future.”
Two FUR cards are named on the official pages, both by YOSHIROTTEN. Their numbers, 134 and 135, come from the official 30th-site image files; the cards are not in the official card database, and the compiled lists place them at the top of the English numbering:
Mew ex (FUR), 135/103 JP, #158/128 EN. It runs 160 HP with the Ability Memory Helix (per PokeBeach’s translation), which lets it use the attacks of any of your Benched Pokémon (you still need the right Energy), and the attack Teleportation Burst (30 damage, then you may switch Mew ex out). The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK was ¥7,900 (~$51) on September 30, 2026.
Mewtwo ex (FUR), 134/103 JP, #157/128 EN. A 230 HP Psychic attacker (Weakness Darkness ×2, Resistance Fighting −30, Retreat 2). Its two attacks are Photon Bullets, 50 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon ex, and Psychic Powers for 230 damage (it can’t attack the following turn). The lowest ask on SNKRDUNK was ¥6,000 (~$39) on September 30, 2026. Full scans and stats are in Serebii’s set database.
The English official page names “two dazzling Futuristic rare cards by artist YOSHIROTTEN,” and the compiled list of the Japanese set shows no other card carrying the FUR rarity. YOSHIROTTEN also designed the Basic Energy in each pack and the Pikachu ex promos in the FUTURISTIC BOX, which the official page describes as FUR-style.
A Pikachu in Every Pack — 30 Artists, 30 Cards
The set contains 30 different Pikachu cards, each illustrated by a different artist. The official Japanese page describes 30 Pikachu foil cards by 30 illustrators, and the English official pages state that every 30th Celebration booster pack includes one of them. The Pikachu are numbered 017–046 in the Japanese set.
All 30 illustrators are credited in the official card database (published September 9, 2026):
| No. | Sub | Illustrator |
|---|---|---|
| 017 | 01/30 | Ken Sugimori |
| 018 | 02/30 | danciao |
| 019 | 03/30 | satoma |
| 020 | 04/30 | Takeshi Nakamura |
| 021 | 05/30 | Asako Ito |
| 022 | 06/30 | sowsow |
| 023 | 07/30 | James Turner |
| 024 | 08/30 | DOM |
| 025 | 09/30 | Atsushi Furusawa |
| 026 | 10/30 | Tomokazu Komiya |
| 027 | 11/30 | Narumi Sato |
| 028 | 12/30 | USGMEN |
| 029 | 13/30 | Susumu Maeya |
| 030 | 14/30 | OKACHEKE |
| 031 | 15/30 | Yuu Nishida |
| 032 | 16/30 | Tetsu Kayama |
| 033 | 17/30 | Teeziro |
| 034 | 18/30 | Shinji Kanda |
| 035 | 19/30 | Rianti Hidayat |
| 036 | 20/30 | Akira Komayama |
| 037 | 21/30 | OOYAMA |
| 038 | 22/30 | akagi |
| 039 | 23/30 | Naoyo Kimura |
| 040 | 24/30 | svlt |
| 041 | 25/30 | Atsuko Nishida |
| 042 | 26/30 | KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA |
| 043 | 27/30 | Nurikabe |
| 044 | 28/30 | Shimaris Yukichi |
| 045 | 29/30 | nagimiso |
| 046 | 30/30 | Kazuki Minami |
Atsuko Nishida (041, 25/30) is one of the original designers of Pikachu. Yuu Nishida (031, 15/30) won the first Pokémon Card Game Illustration Grand Prix. OKACHEKE (030, 14/30) is a contemporary illustrator and Illustration Grand Prix semifinalist known for soft, painterly, mood-lit work.
The 30 illustrations do not all share the same card text. For example, Pikachu 027/103 has 60 HP, an Ability and a 10-damage attack, while 028/103 has 70 HP and an attack whose damage depends on how many Pikachu you have in play. Check the individual number and official image when choosing a card.
The 30 “Classic Collection” Reprints
30th Celebration reprints 30 classic cards from across the game’s history, each with a special “30” Pikachu stamp and the set’s foil treatment. All 30 are in the official card database as numbers 136–165 (151 and 152 form one entry), including the Base Set Charizard (137) and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX (160).
The official Japanese page states that the reprinted cards cannot be used in the current Standard regulation; they can be used in regulations where the original cards are legal.
All 30 Classic Collection cards (136–165)
| No. | Card | JP official name | Earlier printing or era (language noted below) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Pikachu | ピカチュウ | Base Set era |
| 137 | Charizard ★ | リザードン | 1996 first Expansion Pack — official caption |
| 138 | Misty | カスミ | Gym Heroes |
| 139 | Erika’s Jigglypuff | エリカのプリン | Gym Challenge — English, official hub |
| 140 | Sneasel | ニューラ | Neo Genesis |
| 141 | Shining Celebi ★ | ひかるセレビィ | Neo Destiny |
| 142 | Lugia (“Crystal” Lugia) ★ | ルギア | Aquapolis |
| 143 | Delcatty | エネコロロ | EX era |
| 144 | Dark Tyranitar | わるいバンギラス | Team Rocket Returns |
| 145 | Scizor ex | ハッサムex | EX Unseen Forces — English, official hub |
| 146 | Metagross δ | メタグロス (δ) | Delta Species era |
| 147 | Palkia LV.X | パルキア LV.X | Diamond & Pearl era |
| 148 | Uxie | ユクシー | DP era |
| 149 | Crobat G | クロバットG | Platinum era |
| 150 | Gengar (Prime) | ゲンガー | HGSS era |
| 151–152 | Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND (top + bottom half — one database entry) | ダークライ＆クレセリアLEGEND | HGSS era |
| 153 | N | N | Black & White—Noble Victories — English, official hub |
| 154 | Rayquaza EX | レックウザEX | BW era |
| 155 | Genesect EX | ゲノセクトEX | BW era |
| 156 | Mega Gardevoir EX | MサーナイトEX | XY era |
| 157 | Greninja BREAK | ゲッコウガBREAK | XY BREAKpoint |
| 158 | Solgaleo GX | ソルガレオGX | Sun & Moon |
| 159 | Buzzwole GX | マッシブーンGX | Sun & Moon era |
| 160 | Pikachu & Zekrom GX ★ | ピカチュウ&ゼクロムGX | Team Up 33/181 — named in official EN news |
| 161 | Zacian V | ザシアンV | Sword & Shield |
| 162 | Raikou | ライコウ | Vivid Voltage era |
| 163 | Mew VMAX | ミュウVMAX | Fusion Strike era |
| 164 | Arceus VSTAR | アルセウスVSTAR | Brilliant Stars era |
| 165 | Magikarp | コイキング | Paldea Evolved illustration rare |
The stars mark cards named in the text. Names and numbers 136–165 come from the Japanese card database. The earlier-printing column usually refers to an English printing or era, not the Japanese original release. The Japanese official page traces Charizard to Japan’s first Expansion Pack in 1996, and the English official hub, as of September 30, 2026, identifies English Base Set for Charizard and Team Up for Pikachu & Zekrom-GX; as of September 18, 2026 it also named Gym Challenge for Erika’s Jigglypuff, EX Unseen Forces for Scizor ex and Noble Victories for N. Other era attributions are reported references unless marked official. The lowest SNKRDUNK asks on September 30, 2026 were ¥18,000 (~$117) for Charizard 137/103, ¥15,400 (~$100) for Lugia 142/103 and ¥2,000 (~$13) for Pikachu & Zekrom GX 160/103; these are asking prices, not recorded sales. The database credits Mitsuhiro Arita for Pikachu 136, Shinji Higuchi for the Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND (151–152), Hideki Ishikawa for Raikou 162 and Shinji Kanda for Magikarp 165.
Espeon and Umbreon: Main Set vs. Premium Deck Set
Distinct from the 30 reprints: Espeon (058) and Umbreon (077) both appear as regular cards in the M6a main set, listed in the card database. The full-art “day and night” cards belong to the companion Premium Deck Set (set code MF, card list also published September 9, 2026), which has full-art Espeon ex (043/040) and Umbreon ex (044/040), both illustrated by REND, alongside the regular Espeon ex (014/040) and Umbreon ex (017/040). SNKRDUNK’s lowest asks on September 30, 2026 were ¥3,800 (~$25) for Espeon ex 043/040 and ¥9,900 (~$64) for Umbreon ex 044/040. The official database lists 49 entries for the Premium Deck Set (series MF): numbers 001–044 out of 040 and 5 Basic Energy. It credits 5ban Graphics for Espeon ex 014, Keisuke Azuma for Umbreon ex 017, satoma for Victini 041 and HACCAN for Zeraora 042, and none of the entries carries a rarity icon.
The Secret-Rare Block: Numbers 104–135
Numbers 104–135 form the set’s secret-rare block. Compiled lists (PokeBeach, September 9, 2026) label them AR 104–123, SAR 124–133 and FUR 134–135, with no SR tier; Bulbapedia’s Japanese list, as of September 30, 2026, names the same 32 cards. The official English page says the expansion has “over 20 new illustration rare and special illustration rare cards” and two Futuristic rare cards. As of September 30, 2026, the official card database has no entries for 104–135, and the official 30th site shows images for 12 of the 32 numbers without a rarity label. AR and SAR illustrators are not published; the two FUR cards are by YOSHIROTTEN.
| No. | Rarity (compiled) | Card | Official image on the 30th site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | AR | Alolan Exeggutor | Not shown |
| 105 | AR | Moltres | Not shown |
| 106 | AR | Lapras | Yes |
| 107 | AR | Articuno | Not shown |
| 108 | AR | Zapdos | Not shown |
| 109 | AR | Toxtricity | Yes |
| 110 | AR | Morpeko | Not shown |
| 111 | AR | Drifloon | Not shown |
| 112 | AR | Chandelure | Yes |
| 113 | AR | Lycanroc | Yes |
| 114 | AR | Nidorina | Not shown |
| 115 | AR | Alolan Meowth | Not shown |
| 116 | AR | Scraggy | Yes |
| 117 | AR | Galarian Meowth | Not shown |
| 118 | AR | Gholdengo | Yes |
| 119 | AR | Kommo-o | Not shown |
| 120 | AR | Meowth | Not shown |
| 121 | AR | Ditto | Not shown |
| 122 | AR | Hisuian Zorua | Yes |
| 123 | AR | Maushold | Not shown |
| 124 | SAR | Fuecoco ex | Not shown |
| 125 | SAR | Greninja ex | Yes |
| 126 | SAR | Pikachu ex (day) | Not shown |
| 127 | SAR | Pikachu ex (night) | Yes |
| 128 | SAR | Mewtwo ex | Not shown |
| 129 | SAR | Mew ex | Not shown |
| 130 | SAR | Sylveon ex | Not shown |
| 131 | SAR | Gengar ex | Not shown |
| 132 | SAR | Jirachi ex | Yes |
| 133 | SAR | Salamence ex | Not shown |
| 134 | FUR | Mewtwo ex (YOSHIROTTEN) | Yes |
| 135 | FUR | Mew ex (YOSHIROTTEN) | Yes |
The rarity labels and the names for numbers without an official image come from the compiled lists. SNKRDUNK prints ¥1,000 for many of the AR cards and several commons; that figure is not confirmed as a real ask and is left out of the price tables.
Top 10 Chase Cards by SNKRDUNK Ask
The 10 cards with the highest lowest-ask on SNKRDUNK on September 30, 2026 are below. The three RGB Mew cards are secret Mew cards numbered R/RGB, G/RGB and B/RGB, outside the /103 numbering and outside every official list; ranks 4–10 are numbered cards.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Lowest SNKRDUNK ask, Sep 30, 2026 | Ours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mew | R/RGB | Secret Mew, outside the /103 run; not in the official database (per PokeBeach, September 12, 2026) | ¥399,000 (~$2,591) | — |
| 2 | Mew | B/RGB | Secret Mew, outside the /103 run; not in the official database (per PokeBeach, September 12, 2026) | ¥299,755 (~$1,946) | — |
| 3 | Mew | G/RGB | Secret Mew, outside the /103 run; not in the official database (per PokeBeach, September 12, 2026) | ¥270,000 (~$1,753) | — |
| 4 | Charizard | 137/103 | Classic Collection | ¥18,000 (~$117) | — |
| 5 | Lugia | 142/103 | Classic Collection | ¥15,400 (~$100) | — |
| 6 | Pikachu ex | 127/103 | SAR (compiled; not in the official database) | ¥8,400 (~$55) | — |
| 7 | Mew ex | 135/103 | FUR | ¥7,900 (~$51) | — |
| 8 | Pikachu ex | 126/103 | SAR (compiled; not in the official database) | ¥7,000 (~$45) | — |
| 9 | Magikarp | 165/103 | Classic Collection | ¥6,799 (~$44) | — |
| 10 | Mew ex | 129/103 | SAR (compiled; not in the official database) | ¥6,500 (~$42) | — |
No PSA 10 listing was seen on SNKRDUNK for any of these ten cards on September 30, 2026.
Mew R/RGB, B/RGB and G/RGB (ranks 1–3). Three secret Mew cards in red, green and blue, illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN and numbered outside the /103 run, were pulled from early-opened 30th Celebration products and surfaced in a Pokémon TCG Live update on September 15, per PokeBeach (September 12, updated September 15, 2026). The official pages do not mention them, and that report does not establish a pull rate. The lowest SNKRDUNK asks were ¥399,000 (R/RGB), ¥299,755 (B/RGB) and ¥270,000 (G/RGB).
Charizard 137/103 (rank 4). The Base Set Charizard reprint, listed as a Classic Collection card with the “30” stamp. The official Japanese page traces the artwork to Japan’s 1996 first Expansion Pack. Its lowest ask on September 30, 2026 was ¥18,000.
Lugia 142/103 (rank 5). The “Crystal” Lugia reprint from the Aquapolis era, number 142 in the Classic Collection. Its lowest ask on September 30, 2026 was ¥15,400. The Pikachu ex SAR 127/103 follows at ¥8,400 in rank 6, then the FUR Mew ex at ¥7,900 in rank 7 and the Pikachu ex SAR 126/103 at ¥7,000 in rank 8.
No M6a card is in our catalog as a PSA 10, so the “Ours” column is empty; the ranking uses the raw lowest ask only. Sourcing requests for a specific card go through Quick Order.
Ranks 11–24
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Lowest SNKRDUNK ask, Sep 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gengar ex | 131/103 | SAR (compiled) | ¥6,480 (~$42) |
| 12 | Mewtwo ex | 134/103 | FUR | ¥6,000 (~$39) |
| 13 | Gengar (Prime) | 150/103 | Classic Collection | ¥4,600 (~$30) |
| 14 | Pikachu | 136/103 | Classic Collection | ¥4,000 (~$26) |
| 15 | Mewtwo ex | 128/103 | SAR (compiled) | ¥3,777 (~$25) |
| 16 | Sylveon ex | 130/103 | SAR (compiled) | ¥3,500 (~$23) |
| 17 | Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND | 151–152/103 | Classic Collection | ¥3,200 (~$21) |
| 18 | Rayquaza EX | 154/103 | Classic Collection | ¥2,555 (~$17) |
| 19 | Shining Celebi | 141/103 | Classic Collection | ¥2,500 (~$16) |
| 20 | Jirachi ex | 132/103 | SAR (compiled) | ¥2,200 (~$14) |
| 21 | Pikachu & Zekrom GX | 160/103 | Classic Collection | ¥2,000 (~$13) |
| 22 | Mew VMAX | 163/103 | Classic Collection | ¥1,800 (~$12) |
| 23 | Greninja ex | 125/103 | SAR (compiled) | ¥1,580 (~$10) |
| 24 | Dark Tyranitar | 144/103 | Classic Collection | ¥1,560 (~$10) |
For how Japanese rarities such as SAR, MUR and AR are ranked, see Japanese Pokémon card rarities explained.
Sealed Asks, Pull Rates and Lottery Sales
Sealed product asks
SNKRDUNK’s lowest asks for the sealed products were as follows on September 30, 2026. Asks moved during the day; the shrink box was ¥24,500 at 20:55 JST. All of them are seller asks, not sold prices.
| Product | Lowest SNKRDUNK ask |
|---|---|
| M6a booster box (shrink) | ¥24,500 (~$159) |
| M6a booster box (no shrink) | ¥22,850 (~$148) |
| Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon | ¥16,900 (~$110) |
| FUTURISTIC BOX | ¥62,900 (~$408) |
| Card Set (all 9 types) | no SNKRDUNK listing found at the time of this update |
Pull rates
The Pokémon Company has not published pull rates (封入率) for 30th Celebration. The official Japanese product page states six foil cards per pack, one guaranteed Basic Energy per pack and 30 Pikachu cards; it prints no odds. The Pikachu preview on tcg.pokemon.com carries the disclaimer that its images do not reflect, affect or indicate the contents, odds, pull rates or distribution of cards in any physical booster pack.
How Japanese pull rates work in general, and why box math rarely lines up with a chase card, is covered in how Japanese Pokémon pull rates work.
Lottery sales in Japan
Japanese sealed product moved through lottery (抽選) sales at several retailers. The official page states that the FUTURISTIC BOX is handled only by Pokémon Center Online, and it says the box may later be sold at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide. Lottery windows and purchase limits depend on the retailer, so check the retailer’s own eligibility and delivery terms.
30th Celebration: Japanese vs English
Japanese and English 30th Celebration released on September 16, 2026. Choose between them by the cards and product format you want: the Japanese M6a checklist, English card text and the contents of the specific sealed product are the practical differences.
Japanese (M6a)
- 103-card base set, numbering to 165/103
- 6 foil cards per pack, one Basic Energy guaranteed
- ¥360 per pack
- Japanese card text and M6a set identifiers
- FUTURISTIC BOX handled only by Pokémon Center Online
English / International
- Main set 001–128, numbers running to 158/128 (per Bulbapedia, as of September 30, 2026)
- 5 foil cards plus 1 foil Basic Energy per pack
- “Over 150” cards (official English page)
- A different product lineup and schedule
The Japanese checklist uses 103 as its base denominator, while the English main-set numbering uses 128. Match a card by its set number and image rather than assuming the numbers transfer between languages. Bulbapedia (as of September 30, 2026) lines up the secret block as English 129–158 with Japanese 104–135, and the Pikachu subset as English 023–052 with Japanese 017–046; the FUR cards are 135/103 and 134/103 in Japan and 158/128 and 157/128 in English.
The English lineup, as printed on pokemon.com’s product showcase, is below. The page does not print prices or card numbers for the promos.
English 30th Celebration products
| Product | Date as printed | Contents as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Sticker Collection | September 16, 2026 | Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario foil promo, tech sticker sheet, three booster packs |
| Knock Out Collection | September 16, 2026 | Foil Eevee card, plastic coin, two booster packs |
| Poster Collection | September 16, 2026 | Poster of over 160 cards, foil Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres promos, three booster packs |
| Pokémon ex Box: Sylveon ex & Greninja ex | September 16, 2026 | Sylveon ex or Greninja ex foil promo in regular and oversize versions, four booster packs |
| Elite Trainer Box | September 16, 2026 | Nine booster packs, full-art Nidorina promo, 65 sleeves, 16 foil Basic Energy cards |
| Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box | September 16, 2026 | 11 booster packs, two full-art Nidorina promos, one with the Pokémon Center logo |
| Booster Bundle | October 2, 2026 | Six booster packs |
| Mini Tins | October 2, 2026 | Two booster packs, sticker sheet, art card; ten artworks |
| Battle Deck: Espeon ex & Umbreon ex | October 30, 2026 | Two all-foil 60-card decks with deck box, coin and playmat |
| Ditto Premium Collection | November 6, 2026 | Ditto promo in an acrylic display can, eight booster packs |
| Ultra-Premium Collection: Day & Night | November 6, 2026 | Pikachu ex with Espeon ex or Umbreon ex, playmat, sleeves, 29 booster packs and one Classic Collection pack |
| Figure Collection: Mew & Mewtwo | November 6, 2026 | Sculpted figure, foil promo, oversize card, five booster packs |
| Binder Collection | December 4, 2026 | 9-pocket binder, five booster packs |
A language label alone does not establish a price premium; compare the specific printing and condition. For a Japanese versus English comparison built around one release, see Pokémon 30th Anniversary set: US retailers vs Japan.
Which 30th Celebration Product Fits Your Goal
Match the product to what you want to do with it. The M6a booster box is the product that contains the numbered cards in the list; the Premium Deck Set, the FUTURISTIC BOX and the Card Sets are separate products with their own contents.
- Opening packs: the M6a booster box, listed at ¥28,030 (~$182) (Sealed option) and ¥25,365 (~$165) (No Shrink option) as of September 30, 2026. Every card in a pack is foil, and the pack price on the official page is ¥360.
- Completing a numbered binder: sort by number, 001–103 for the main set and 136–165 for the Classic Collection. The secret-rare block is 104–135. One box does not promise a complete set.
- Playing: the Classic Collection reprints cannot be used in the current Standard regulation, per the official Japanese page.
- A specific single: compare the exact number, condition and photographs. Sourcing requests go through Quick Order.
The 25th Anniversary Collection has its own set of chase cards in the 25th Anniversary Collection chase cards guide, and Japanese sealed-box prices across recent MEGA sets are tracked in the Japanese MEGA booster box price index. The other 30th Celebration products are covered in the FUTURISTIC BOX guide and the Premium Deck Set guide.
Where to Buy Japanese 30th Celebration from Japan
For an overseas order, compare the exact Japanese product and condition option, the destination served and the dispatch information shown before checkout. A booster box, a fixed deck set and a display collection contain different things.
Japanese retail allocations. Lottery sales and purchase limits depend on the retailer and application period. Check a retailer’s current eligibility and delivery terms before applying.
Ordering from Samurai Sword Tokyo. The M6a 30th CELEBRATION booster box is listed at ¥28,030 (~$182) for the Sealed option and ¥25,365 (~$165) for the No Shrink option as of September 30, 2026. The M6a card list page and the card list hub show the cards of the set. Select the product and condition you want, then review the delivery options and total at checkout. Read our shipping policy and customs and import-tax information for the destination terms before paying.
For a specific card, sourcing requests go through Quick Order; a request does not reserve stock or promise a delivery date.
The Bottom Line
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration is a commemorative set: all-foil packs, 30 Pikachu illustrated by 30 artists, the debut of the Futuristic Rare with Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, and 30 classic reprints led by the Base Set Charizard. Three points:
- It released on September 16, 2026, at ¥360 a pack in Japan. The official database lists numbers 001–103 and 136–165; the highest printed number is 165.
- Numbers 104–135 are compiled, not official. The compiled lists label them AR, SAR and FUR, and the official database has no entries for them.
- Choose the specific printing you want. Compare the Japanese and English checklist, card text, number and condition, and treat every SNKRDUNK figure as an asking price on its date.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration release?
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration released on September 16, 2026, in Japan and internationally on the same day. The official Japanese page calls it a global simultaneous release, and the English official page says the expansion arrived simultaneously worldwide. The official Japanese card list was published on September 9, 2026.
How many cards are in the 30th Anniversary Pokemon card list?
The official Japanese database lists 140 M6a entries: numbers 001–103, 136–165 and 8 Basic Energy, with none for 104–135. The highest printed number is 165, but no official source prints 165 as a total. The English official page says “Over 150” cards. Bulbapedia’s Japanese list also has three secret RGB Mew cards.
What is the new FUR (Futuristic Rare) rarity?
FUR stands for Futuristic Rare, a new rarity in 30th Celebration. The official Japanese page shows FUR versions of Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, drawn by graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN, and the official image files number them 135 and 134. The official database does not list them. The Pokémon Company has not published pull rates.
Which 30th Celebration cards have the highest SNKRDUNK asks?
As of September 30, 2026, the lowest SNKRDUNK asks were ¥399,000 for Mew R/RGB, ¥299,755 for Mew B/RGB and ¥270,000 for Mew G/RGB, all secret cards outside the numbered run. Among numbered cards, Charizard 137/103 was ¥18,000 and Lugia 142/103 was ¥15,400. These are asking prices, not sales.
How much does a 30th Celebration booster box cost?
The M6a 30th CELEBRATION booster box is listed at ¥28,030 (~$182) for the Sealed option and ¥25,365 (~$165) for the No Shrink option as of September 30, 2026. The official pages print the ¥360 pack price but no box price. SNKRDUNK’s lowest shrink-box ask was ¥24,500 that day, an asking price.
Is there really a Pikachu in every pack?
The English official pages state that every 30th Celebration booster pack includes one of 30 Pikachu rare cards, each with a different illustration. The Japanese official page describes 30 Pikachu foil cards by 30 illustrators, numbered 017–046, and prints no per-pack rule. Card text differs between the 30 Pikachu, so check each number.
What classic cards are reprinted?
The 30 Classic Collection reprints are numbers 136–165 in the official database, with a special “30” stamp and foil treatment, including the Base Set Charizard (137) and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX (160). The official Japanese page says they cannot be used in the current Standard regulation, though they can be used where the original cards are legal.
Should I buy the Japanese or English version?
Choose by the language, checklist and product contents you want. Japanese M6a uses a 103-card base denominator, English main-set numbering runs to 128 per Bulbapedia, and the English product lineup differs. Compare the exact card number, condition and delivered price instead of assuming one language carries a fixed premium.
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