Pokemon card news for Japan in October 2026 centres on one dated product, the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set x9 on October 16, and on the absence of any new expansion. The 30th CELEBRATION site lists nine lineups at ¥1,200 each, tax included, and the official news list shows no Japanese expansion after M6a.
The dates and contents below come from pokemon-card.com, the 30th CELEBRATION site and pokemon.com as printed on September 29, 2026. Media reports appear only with the outlet and date, followed by what the official page shows.
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- October 16: the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set x9 goes on sale in Japan at ¥1,200 (tax included) per set. Each set holds foil promo cards for one starter trio, two 30th CELEBRATION packs and a paper card stand.
- No new Japanese expansion: the official news list has no expansion name, code, date or price after M6a. The ex★ logo announced on August 31 has no date.
- English side: the Delta Reign Build & Battle Box is sold from October 24, and the English 30th Celebration range adds products on October 2, October 30 and November 6.
- Japanese box we list: the M6a 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box, No Shrink option, is currently listed at ¥24,513 (~$159).
As of September 29, 2026, the 30th CELEBRATION product pages, the pokemon-card.com news list and the pokemon.com product gallery are the sources for every date labelled Official below. The November 27 date is a media report and not an official date.
October at a Glance
These are the dated Pokémon TCG items on the official pages around October 2026, in date order. The Status column separates official dates from reports.
| Date | Item | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | English 30th Celebration Booster Bundle (6 boosters) and Mini Tins | English | Official |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 30th CELEBRATION Card Set x9, ¥1,200 each | Japan | Official |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Delta Reign Build & Battle Box, select Play! Pokémon Stores | English | Official |
| Oct 30, 2026 | English 30th Celebration Battle Deck: Espeon ex / Umbreon ex | English | Official |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Next update of the MEGA promo card pack lineup | Japan | Official |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Delta Reign in Pokémon TCG Live | English | Official |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Mega Evolution—Delta Reign; English Ditto Premium Collection, Ultra-Premium Collections and Figure Collection | English | Official |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Unnamed Japanese set (working name reported by PokeBeach, May 2026) | Japan | Reported, not announced |
Only one row is a Japanese product with an official October date. Everything else in October is English or an event.
The Card Set x9: What Is in One Set
The 30th CELEBRATION Card Set x9 is a Pokémon Card Game MEGA product that goes on sale in Japan on Friday, October 16, 2026 at ¥1,200 (tax included) per set. The 30th CELEBRATION site describes each set as follows:
| Component | Per set | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Foil promo cards | One card for each Pokémon of the starter trio (3 cards) | Full-illustration cards of the first partners of the nine regions |
| 30th CELEBRATION expansion pack | 2 packs | 6 random cards per pack |
| Paper card stand | 1 | Holds 3 cards |
| Price | ¥1,200 including tax | Per individual starter-trio set, not the nine-set bundle |
The nine sets differ in which starter trio the promo cards show. The packs are the same expansion pack sold on its own since September 16. Our 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types listing is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order.
The Nine Lineups in English and Japanese
Each lineup pairs the first partner Pokémon of one region. The Japanese names below are as printed on the official product page.
| # | English names | Japanese names |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulbasaur / Charmander / Squirtle | フシギダネ・ヒトカゲ・ゼニガメ |
| 2 | Chikorita / Cyndaquil / Totodile | チコリータ・ヒノアラシ・ワニノコ |
| 3 | Treecko / Torchic / Mudkip | キモリ・アチャモ・ミズゴロウ |
| 4 | Turtwig / Chimchar / Piplup | ナエトル・ヒコザル・ポッチャマ |
| 5 | Snivy / Tepig / Oshawott | ツタージャ・ポカブ・ミジュマル |
| 6 | Chespin / Fennekin / Froakie | ハリマロン・フォッコ・ケロマツ |
| 7 | Rowlet / Litten / Popplio | モクロー・ニャビー・アシマリ |
| 8 | Grookey / Scorbunny / Sobble | サルノリ・ヒバニー・メッソン |
| 9 | Sprigatito / Fuecoco / Quaxly | ニャオハ・ホゲータ・クワッス |
Nine lineups of three Pokémon are listed. The page gives no card numbers or rarity labels for the promo cards.
The Packs Inside: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a)
Each Card Set x9 carries two packs of the expansion released on September 16, 2026. The official 30th CELEBRATION pages describe that expansion this way:
| Detail | Official statement |
|---|---|
| Release | September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Pack price | ¥360, tax included |
| Pack contents | 6 foil cards per pack; a Basic Energy card is guaranteed, with a YOSHIROTTEN design |
| Pikachu | 30 Pikachu cards by 30 illustrators |
| Reprints | 30 historic cards reprinted in a special specification; not Standard-legal |
The page does not print the number of packs in a box. For the full set, see our 30th Celebration (M6a) guide.
Other 30th CELEBRATION Products in Japan
The Card Set x9 is the Japanese 30th CELEBRATION product dated October 16. The other products on the product page were released on September 16, 2026, and their official details are as follows:
| Product | Price (tax included) | Contents on the official page |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Deck Set Espeon / Umbreon | ¥6,200 | Espeon ex and Umbreon ex 60-card decks, 2 damage sheets, 2 Pokémon coins, playmat, sliding tin double deck case, guides; some past cards reprinted |
| FUTURISTIC BOX (Pokémon Center Online only) | ¥27,500 | 2 FUR Pikachu ex promo cards, 2 coins, 12 metal damage dice, 2 metal markers, 64 deck shields, flip deck case, display frame, rubber playmat, flip damage case, flip playmat case |
| Deck shields | ¥889–990 | Accessory line on the product page |
| Deck cases | ¥500–3,300 | Accessory line on the product page |
| Playmats | ¥2,970 | Accessory line on the product page |
| Storage | ¥660–3,500 | Accessory line on the product page |
| Shopping bags | ¥400–600 | Accessory line on the product page |
The 30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order; our other listing here is the 30th CELEBRATION FUTURISTIC BOX at ¥67,559 (~$439) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Two of the promo cards in the FUTURISTIC BOX are Pikachu ex cards numbered 131/M-P and 132/M-P. They are box promos, not cards from the M6a packs.
The English 30th Celebration Schedule
The English 30th Celebration range released worldwide on September 16, 2026, and pokemon.com’s product gallery dates the rest of the range through December. The English set is described as having over 150 cards, including 30 Pikachu rare cards, 30 iconic cards from the Classic Collection, over 20 new illustration rare and special illustration rare cards and two Futuristic rare cards by YOSHIROTTEN (Mewtwo and Mew). Its booster pack holds 5 foil cards, one of them a Pikachu, plus 1 foil Basic Energy.
| English product | Date | Contents on the official page |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Trainer Box | Sept 16 | 9 boosters, 1 full-art promo Nidorina, 16 foil Basic Energy, 65 sleeves, dice, coin, collector’s box |
| Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box | Sept 16 | 11 boosters, 2 full-art foil Nidorina promos (one with the Pokémon Center logo) |
| Pokémon ex Box: Sylveon ex / Greninja ex | Sept 16 | 1 foil promo, 1 oversize foil, 4 boosters |
| Poster Collection | Sept 16 | 3 boosters, 3 foil promos (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres), 1 double-sided poster |
| Tech Sticker Collection | Sept 16 | 1 foil promo (Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario), 1 sticker sheet, 3 boosters |
| Knock Out Collection | Sept 16 | 1 Eevee foil promo, plastic coin, 2 boosters (product showcase) |
| Booster Bundle | Oct 2 | 6 boosters |
| Mini Tin (10 designs) | Oct 2 | 2 boosters, 1 sticker sheet, 1 art card, TCG Live code |
| Battle Deck: Espeon ex / Umbreon ex | Oct 30 | 60 foil cards, deck box, playmat, coin; promo Victini (Espeon) or Zeraora (Umbreon) |
| Ditto Premium Collection | Nov 6 | 1 Ditto promo, 1 acrylic display, 8 boosters, TCG Live code |
| Ultra-Premium Collections: Day & Night | Nov 6 | Pikachu ex promo, Espeon ex or Umbreon ex promo, playmat, 65 sleeves, deck box, metal coin, dice, 29 boosters and 1 Classic Collection booster |
| Figure Collection: Mew & Mewtwo | Nov 6 | 1 foil promo, 1 oversize foil, 1 figure (Kaiyodo), 5 boosters |
| Binder Collection | Dec 4 | 9-pocket binder, 5 boosters |
Two limits apply to this table. No official page states a US dollar MSRP for these products, so no price is given. The Binder Collection date is December 4 on the official product page.
The English pages do not name the Japanese M6a set. The two share the 30th CELEBRATION name and features such as 30 Pikachu and Classic Collection reprints, but no English official text says the sets are the same.
Delta Reign: The October and November Dates
The pokemon.com page for Mega Evolution—Delta Reign lists November 6, 2026 as the release date, with over 135 cards, more than 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. The featured cards are Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex and Mega Golisopod ex. The page marks the set Standard legal and prints no prices.
| Date | Delta Reign item | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 28, 2026 | Prerelease news published on pokemon.com | Official |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Build & Battle Box sold at select Play! Pokémon Stores | Official |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Pokémon TCG Live release | Official |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Expansion release | Official |
Which Japanese set Delta Reign corresponds to is not stated on pokemon.com. PokeBeach reported on August 20, 2026 that its Elite Trainer Box features a Kyogre Illustration Rare from Storm Emeralda; that is a media report, and the official page lists no such product.
Events and Notices on the Official List
The pokemon-card.com news list carries several notices that are not new products but shape the autumn calendar:
| Date | Notice | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 4, 2026 | 30th CELEBRATION EVENT information | Published on the 30th CELEBRATION site |
| Sept 16, 2026 | Promo Card Pack 25th ANNIVERSARY edition | 25 promo cards usable under the same regulation as the original cards |
| Sept 18, 2026 | Participation conditions for WCS2027 | Change notice |
| Sept 20–22, 2026 | Champions League 2027 Yokohama | Held |
| October 2026 | Mega Gallade ex SAR Get Battle | October entries listed |
| Nov 1, 2026 | MEGA promo card pack lineup | Next scheduled update; updates every three months at the start of the month |
| Jan 23–24, 2027 | Pokémon Team Masters 2027 in SEOUL | KINTEX 1 Hall 1–2, Seoul; team tournament with card game competition |
The gym entry campaign for the second half of 2026 began on September 1. A Pokémon Center Online lottery notice dated September 29 is also on the list.
Reported, Not Official
Two items circulate in October coverage without an official page behind them:
| Claim | Reported by | What the official site shows | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Japanese set on November 27, 2026 under a working name | PokeBeach (May 2026); SNKRDUNK Magazine (updated August 18, 2026) calls it a rumour | No such set or date | Reported, not official |
| Cards in the ex★ reveal video such as Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Greninja ex | GAME Watch, Dengeki Online, Inside (August 2026) | The August 31 page names only Mega Lucario Z ex | Reported |
The ex★ logo is official: it was announced on August 31, 2026 at the World Championships closing ceremony in San Francisco. The page states no release date, set name or price.
The Japanese Box We List
The newest Japanese booster set on the official list is still 30th CELEBRATION (M6a), the set whose packs sit inside every Card Set x9. Its card pages are on the M6a 30th CELEBRATION card list and the MEGA card list.
The product page shows the other option as well. For the Japanese and English versions side by side, see Pokemon 30th Celebration Mini Tins (EN) vs the Japanese M6a Box and Knockout Collection vs the Japanese Box.
Where to Buy Japanese Pokemon Boxes from Tokyo
We ship Japanese sealed product from Tokyo. The current Japanese box for the 30th CELEBRATION set is the M6a 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box, and the wider sealed range sits in the Pokemon card box collection. Card pages are on the M6a card list. For a specific Japanese item that is not listed, sourcing requests go through Quick Order. The buying steps are in How to Buy Japanese Pokemon Cards from Japan. For the dated background, see the official 30th Anniversary timeline, the complete list of Japanese 30th Celebration products and Japanese vs English Pokemon Cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set x9 released?
The 30th CELEBRATION site lists the Card Set x9 for Friday, October 16, 2026 in Japan. It is a product in the 30th CELEBRATION line, and the official page does not present it as a new expansion. The next update of the MEGA promo card pack lineup is dated November 1.
How much does the Card Set x9 cost?
Each set costs ¥1,200 including tax on the official product page, and there are nine lineups, one per region. The price is per set, not for all nine. Each set holds three foil promo cards, two 30th CELEBRATION packs and a paper card stand.
What is inside one Card Set x9?
One set holds one foil promo card for each Pokémon of a starter trio, two 30th CELEBRATION expansion packs with 6 random cards each, and one paper card stand for three cards. The promos are full-illustration cards of the first partner Pokémon of the nine regions.
How many cards are in a 30th CELEBRATION pack in Japan?
The official Japanese page lists 6 foil cards per pack, with a Basic Energy card guaranteed and designed by YOSHIROTTEN. A pack costs ¥360 including tax, and the expansion was released on September 16, 2026. The page does not print a pack count per box.
Which English Pokemon products release in October 2026?
On pokemon.com the English 30th Celebration Booster Bundle and Mini Tins are dated October 2, the Battle Deck with Espeon ex or Umbreon ex is dated October 30, and the Delta Reign Build & Battle Box is sold from October 24 at select Play! Pokémon Stores.
Is a new Japanese expansion released in October 2026?
No Japanese expansion is dated in October. As of September 29, 2026, the pokemon-card.com news list shows no expansion or high-class pack after M6a, and the ex★ logo announced on August 31 has no date, set name or price attached.
How much does the M6a 30th CELEBRATION booster box cost?
As of September 29, 2026, our M6a 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box (No Shrink option) is currently listed at ¥24,513 (~$159), and the product page shows the other option. For reference, the official Pokémon Card notice of June 8, 2026 lists the 30th CELEBRATION BOX at ¥7,200 including tax. USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Is the English 30th Celebration the same set as Japanese M6a?
No official text says so. The two share the 30th CELEBRATION name and features such as 30 Pikachu cards and Classic Collection reprints, but the English pokemon.com pages do not name the Japanese set, and the Japanese page describes its own pack and card structure.
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