Card Set 1 is the first entry in the official nine-set line-up, and it is built around the Kanto trio of Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. The official product page groups the nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets by starter trio rather than by name, and this is set number one of nine in that order. We use “Kanto” as an editorial label for this trio — the official page itself does not name any regions.
Each set holds the same structure: three foil full-art promo cards, one for each Pokemon in the trio (Bulbasaur 101/M-P, Charmander 102/M-P, Squirtle 103/M-P), two booster packs of the “30th CELEBRATION” expansion, and one paper card stand sized for three cards. The Japanese release date across all nine sets is 16 October 2026 (Friday).
We do not sell Card Set 1 on its own. It ships only inside the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types bundle, which is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. Pre-orders for that bundle opened on September 8, 2026 at 18:00 JST; when it is back in stock, it ships from our Tokyo warehouse — see the product page for the current dispatch date.
Card Set 1 (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) is only available inside the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types bundle, which is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. When it is available again, the bundle is sold as a separate order — it cannot be combined with other products in the same cart — and it ships from Tokyo after the Japan release; see the product page for the current dispatch date. Full pre-order terms and the bundle walkthrough are in our bundle guide.
The All 9 Types bundle (and Card Set 1 with it) is sold out at the time of this update. The official 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) card list — the source of the two booster packs in each set — was published on September 9, 2026, and Pokemon Center Online’s additional lottery for the Card Sets runs September 11, 16:00 – September 16, 16:59 JST, with results on September 30, 2026 (per SNKRDUNK’s lottery roundup).
Pre-orders for the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types bundle opened on September 8, 2026 — all nine starter sets in one order. The bundle is sold out at the time of this update; ships from Tokyo on restock — see the product page for the current dispatch date; sold as a separate order. Request a restock via Quick Order →
Pre-orders for the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types bundle opened on September 8, 2026 — all nine starter sets in one order. The bundle is sold out at the time of this update; ships from Tokyo on restock — see the product page for the current dispatch date; sold as a separate order. Request a restock via Quick Order →
What Is Inside 30th CELEBRATION Card Set 1
Every 30th CELEBRATION Card Set follows the same structure. Set 1 (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) contains:
| Item | Per set |
|---|---|
| Foil full-art promo cards (Bulbasaur 101/M-P, Charmander 102/M-P, Squirtle 103/M-P) | 3 (fixed) |
| 30th CELEBRATION booster packs, 6 cards each | 2 (randomised) |
| Paper card stand, holds 3 cards | 1 |
The official Japanese MSRP for one set is ¥1,200 (tax included). The three promo cards are fixed for every copy of Set 1; the two booster packs are randomly inserted, so their contents vary between copies.
The Three Promo Cards: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle
Card Set 1 pairs each Pokemon with a foil full-art promo. Official copy describes the three promos across all nine sets as full-art and foil cards of the first partner Pokemon of the adventures in each set’s region — the region label itself is our editorial mapping, not an official term.
Bulbasaur 101/M-P
A foil, full-art promo card numbered 101/M-P, one of the three fixed promos in Card Set 1.
Charmander 102/M-P
A foil, full-art promo card numbered 102/M-P, one of the three fixed promos in Card Set 1.
Squirtle 103/M-P
A foil, full-art promo card numbered 103/M-P, one of the three fixed promos in Card Set 1.
Where Set 1 Sits in the Nine-Set Series
The official product page lists nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets in a fixed 1–9 order and does not name the regions we use as editorial labels below. Set 1 (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) is first in that order.
| Set | Starter trio | Promo numbers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulbasaur / Charmander / Squirtle | 101/M-P, 102/M-P, 103/M-P |
| 2 | Chikorita / Cyndaquil / Totodile | 104/M-P, 105/M-P, 106/M-P |
| 3 | Treecko / Torchic / Mudkip | 107/M-P, 108/M-P, 109/M-P |
| 4 | Turtwig / Chimchar / Piplup | 110/M-P, 111/M-P, 112/M-P |
| 5 | Snivy / Tepig / Oshawott | 113/M-P, 114/M-P, 115/M-P |
| 6 | Chespin / Fennekin / Froakie | 116/M-P, 117/M-P, 118/M-P |
| 7 | Rowlet / Litten / Popplio | 119/M-P, 120/M-P, 121/M-P |
| 8 | Grookey / Scorbunny / Sobble | 122/M-P, 123/M-P, 124/M-P |
| 9 | Sprigatito / Fuecoco / Quaxly | 125/M-P, 126/M-P, 127/M-P |
Set 2 (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile) follows immediately after Set 1 in the official order — see our Card Set 2 guide. For an overview of all nine sets in one place, see our All 9 Starter Sets overview, and for every promo number listed side by side, see the 27-promo checklist.
What the Two 30th CELEBRATION Packs Add
The two booster packs in Card Set 1 are drawn from the same “30th CELEBRATION” expansion (M6a) used across all nine sets. Each pack holds 6 cards, and the cards in the expansion is holo. Each pack also carries one guaranteed Basic Energy card in a special design by graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN.
The official card list for the 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) expansion — the source of these two packs per set — was published on September 9, 2026. The expansion’s headline cards are the FUR (Futuristic Rare) Mew ex 135/103 and Mewtwo ex 134/103, both illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN and numbered out of the expansion’s base count of 103. For the card list, see our 30th CELEBRATION card list and FUR chase cards article.
If you want the packs on their own rather than inside the starter-trio sets, we also list the sealed box: M6a 30th CELEBRATION Booster Box Japanese Pokemon Card, currently listed at ¥23,000 (~$149), pre-order, ships after the September 16, 2026 release — see the product page for the current dispatch date.
Other Japanese Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle Cards Listed on Our Site
Separately from the 30th CELEBRATION promos, we list graded Japanese singles of all three Set 1 starters. Prices are converted at ¥154/USD (September 2026) and each price below links to the live listing.
| Starter | Card | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbasaur | PSA10 Bulbasaur: Full Illustration SVG 050/049 (Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise deck set) | ¥24,998 (~$162) |
| Bulbasaur | PSA10 Bulbasaur C: Master Ball Mirror SV2a 001/165 (Pokemon Card 151) | ¥18,468 (~$119) |
| Bulbasaur | PSA10 Bulbasaur CLF 001/032 (Pokemon Card Game Classic) | ¥7,048 (~$45) |
| Charmander | PSA10 Charmander eM 004/018 (McDonald’s Original MinimumPack) | ¥543,840 (~$3,531) |
| Charmander | PSA10 Charmander: Full Illustration SVG 051/049 (Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise deck set) | ¥41,364 (~$268) |
| Charmander | PSA10 Charmander C: 1ED CP3 003/032 (Pokekyun Collection) | ¥28,611 (~$185) |
| Squirtle | PSA10 Squirtle: Old Back PMCG4 No.007 (Team Rocket) | ¥77,760 (~$504) |
| Squirtle | PSA10 Squirtle: Full Illustration SVG 052/049 (Venusaur & Charizard & Blastoise deck set) | ¥27,473 (~$178) |
| Squirtle | PSA10 Squirtle C: Master Ball Mirror SV2a 007/165 (Pokemon Card 151) | ¥21,599 (~$140) |
For general species background, see our Bulbasaur & Venusaur cards guide, Charmander cards guide and Squirtle & Blastoise cards guide.
Looking for Card Set 1 or the full All 9 Types bundle instead? The bundle is sold out at the time of this update — see the bundle’s product page or request a restock through Quick Order.
How to Pre-Order Set 1 (Only as Part of the All-9 Bundle)
The bundle is sold out at the time of this update; the milestones below cover the September 8 opening and the Japan release date.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-order opened | September 8, 2026, 18:00 JST |
| Japanese release | 16 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Ships from Tokyo | See the product page for the current dispatch date |
Terms that apply to the bundle:
- Account required — no guest checkout for this pre-order.
- Paid in full at checkout, by PayPal or Wise bank transfer.
- Unpaid orders cancel after 3 hours; a reminder email goes out 2 hours in.
- No coupons or bulk discounts on pre-order items.
- Sold as a separate order — cannot combine with other products in the same cart.
- Checkout name and address fields accept Latin characters only.
New to pre-ordering with us? Our account and pre-order registration guide walks through setting up an account before an opening.
Where to Buy Set 1 from Tokyo
Card Set 1 (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) is only available as part of the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types bundle, which is sold out at the time of this update — restock requests go through Quick Order. Browse the wider category on our Pokemon card box collection, or use Quick Order for sourcing requests on anything not listed.
For the full walkthrough of the bundle pre-order, read our bundle guide. Every promo number across all nine sets is listed in the 27-promo checklist. If you’re going set by set, continue to Card Set 2: Chikorita, Cyndaquil & Totodile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Card Set 1 on its own from you?
No. We list Card Set 1 only inside the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set All 9 Types bundle, which contains all nine starter-trio sets in one order; that bundle is sold out at the time of this update. Single-set sourcing and restock requests go through Quick Order.
What are the promo card numbers in Set 1?
Bulbasaur is 101/M-P, Charmander is 102/M-P and Squirtle is 103/M-P, per Japanese media and the official image numbering.
When does Set 1 ship?
The bundle is sold out at the time of this update. When it is back in stock, Set 1 ships as part of it from our Tokyo warehouse — see the product page for the current dispatch date. The Japanese release date is 16 October 2026.
Are the two booster packs random?
Yes. The three promo cards in each set are fixed, but the two 30th CELEBRATION booster packs (6 cards each) are randomly inserted, so their contents vary between copies.
Can I add other products to the same order?
No. The bundle is sold as a separate order and cannot be combined with other products in the same cart. If your cart already has items, check out first or clear your cart before adding the bundle.
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