Pokémon 30th Celebration: Japanese Card List & Global Products
The best starting point for Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration is the card you want to keep. Find its exact printing, then check whether it comes from a random booster pack or is included with a particular product. A worldwide launch does not mean every country gets the same contents or release schedule.
Launch-day reports checked September 16, 2026 (Japan time); the official-gallery checklist remains the September 15 snapshot. This guide covers the revealed Japanese card gallery and selected official product announcements for the UK, mainland China, Thailand and South Korea. Dates follow the cited regional announcements; Japanese prices are tax-inclusive suggested retail prices. Regional comparisons are limited to the products cited below.
Which 30th Celebration product fits your collection?
| What you want | Japanese product to consider | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| The fun of opening packs | 30th CELEBRATION expansion packs | Specific cards are random |
| Both Espeon and Umbreon decks | Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon | Both 60-card decks come in one set |
| The two FUR Pikachu ex cards | FUTURISTIC BOX | Both specified cards are included |
| Your first partner Pokémon on display | 30th CELEBRATION Card Set | Choose one of nine regional sets |
For a particular illustration, compare the correct single card with its sealed source product. A shared Pokémon name does not establish that two cards have the same artwork, finish, number or stamp.
Japanese and overseas products: what actually differs?
Compare the contents in the region where the product is sold. Deck packaging, included packs and promotional cards can differ even when products feature the same Pokémon.
| Card or product | Confirmed Japanese source | Confirmed overseas source | Collector takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nidorina | Japanese pack gallery entries 074 and 114 | UK ETBs include a full-art promo; the Pokémon Center version also includes a stamped copy | Compare the number, artwork and stamp, not just the name |
| Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres | Two entries for each in the Japanese pack gallery | UK Poster Collection includes the three bird promos and three packs | Pack cards and included promos need separate identification |
| Greninja ex and Sylveon ex | Standard and alternate illustrated entries in the Japanese pack gallery | UK ex Boxes include a promo, oversize card and four packs; Chinese display sets include a card, display case and three packs | Similar featured Pokémon, different product formats |
| Espeon ex and Umbreon ex decks | Both 60-card decks in one Premium Deck Set | UK and Chinese deck products are sold as separate Espeon or Umbreon versions | One purchase does not always provide both decks |
| Espeon ex and Umbreon ex display gift | Separate from the Japanese deck product | Chinese gift includes both cards, a double display frame, day/night layered magnets and 15 packs | A display gift is a different purchase from a deck |
| FUR Pikachu ex set | Japanese FUTURISTIC BOX includes two cards and accessories; no packs are listed | Thai commemorative set includes two cards, 60 packs and a storage box | Pack contents differ substantially |
| Historical cards / Classic Collection | Special anniversary versions appear in the Japanese pack gallery | UK Ultra-Premium Collection includes 29 regular packs and one three-card Classic Collection pack | Compare pack types as well as pack count |
This table identifies confirmed product routes. It does not establish that Japanese and overseas versions use identical artwork or finishes. Sources: Japanese expansion, Japanese decks, UK product showcase, Chinese products and Thai commemorative set.
UK products and announced release months
The UK announcement spreads the range across September, October and November. These are UK details; they should not be substituted for US or other regional release dates.
| Announced month in 2026 | Product | Key contents |
|---|---|---|
| September | 2-Pack Blister / Knock Out Collection | Each includes an Eevee card, two packs and a coin |
| September | Binder Collection | Binder and five packs |
| September | Poster Collection | Three Legendary bird promos, three packs and a poster |
| September | Pokémon ex Box | Sylveon ex or Greninja ex promo, oversize card and four packs |
| September | Elite Trainer Box | Nine packs and one full-art Nidorina promo |
| September | Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box | Eleven packs and two full-art Nidorina promos, one with the Pokémon Center logo |
| October | Booster Bundle | Six packs |
| October | Mini Tins | Two packs, sticker and art card per tin; ten tin designs |
| October | Battle Deck | One 60-card Espeon ex or Umbreon ex deck |
| November | Tech Sticker Collection | Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario promo, three packs and stickers |
| November | Ditto Premium Collection | Ditto promo, acrylic display accessories and eight packs |
| November | Ultra-Premium Collection Day / Night | Pikachu ex and Espeon ex or Umbreon ex; 29 regular packs plus one three-card Classic Collection pack |
| November | Figure Collection | Mew or Mewtwo promo, oversize card, figure and five packs |
The Battle Decks also feature Victini in the Espeon version and Zeraora in the Umbreon version. The Mini Tin art cards combine into two day/night pictures. Official UK product showcase
Mainland China: decks and display gifts are separate options
The Chinese announcement lists these products for September 16:
| Product | Announced price | Main contents |
|---|---|---|
| Espeon or Umbreon deluxe deck | CNY 99 each | One deck, accessories and two packs |
| Espeon ex & Umbreon ex display gift | CNY 390 | One of each card, two day/night layered magnets, a double frame and 15 packs |
| Greninja ex or Sylveon ex display set | CNY 88 each | Featured card, display case and three packs |
For collectors who want to display a pair, the frame and included cards may matter more than the number of packs. Check the local product photographs before treating a featured card as an exact match to a Japanese printing. Official Chinese product specifications
Thailand and South Korea: contents and timing change too
Thailand’s FUR commemorative set includes two Pikachu cards, 60 packs and a storage box. Japan’s FUTURISTIC BOX lists the two FUR Pikachu ex cards and accessories without booster packs. Thai announcement · Japanese FUTURISTIC BOX
South Korea’s official product page lists its FUTURISTIC BOX for October 2026. The shared anniversary launch should not be read as a promise that every related product releases on the same day. Official Korean product page
The four Japanese 30th anniversary products
1. 30th CELEBRATION expansion packs
The Japanese expansion launched on September 16, 2026, at ¥360 per pack. Each pack contains six foil cards, including one of the 30 Pikachu illustrations and one Basic Energy card. The contents are random. The official presentation also introduces FUR Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, featuring YOSHIROTTEN’s artwork, alongside cards celebrating the game’s history. Official Japanese expansion page
Packs suit collectors who enjoy discovering cards as they open them. If your aim is one particular FUR or Pikachu illustration, keep that goal separate from the opening experience: the announcement does not establish a guaranteed number of packs needed to obtain it.
2. Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon
Released on September 16, 2026, at ¥6,200, this Japanese set includes both 60-card decks, a metal double deck box, a paper playmat and two coins. The featured full-art cards are Espeon ex and Victini in one deck, and Umbreon ex and Zeraora in the other. These are deck inclusions, rather than cards to chase in random packs. Official Premium Deck Set
Complete deck contents
Counts below are copies. Each deck contains 60 cards, including duplicates; the set does not contain 120 different card designs. Standard and full-art copies are listed separately where applicable.
| Category | Espeon ex deck | Umbreon ex deck |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon — 21 cards | Tropius ×1; Cherubi ×2; Cherrim ×2; Vulpix ×2; Ninetales ×2; Victini ×1 + full-art ×1; Mew ×1; Marill ×2; Azumarill ×1; Espeon ex ×1 + full-art ×1; Comfey ×1; Kangaskhan ×1; Eevee ×2 | Zeraora ×1 + full-art ×1; Toxel ×2; Toxtricity ×2; Mewtwo ×1; Cresselia ×1; Umbreon ex ×1 + full-art ×1; Murkrow ×1; Zorua ×2; Zoroark ×1; Deino ×2; Zweilous ×1; Hydreigon ×1; Eevee ×2; Minior ×1 |
| Shared Trainers — 19 cards | Ultra Ball ×2; Poké Pad ×2; Switch ×2; Pokémon Catcher ×2; Iris’s Fighting Spirit ×2; Waitress ×1; Guy ×4; Judge ×1; Lillie’s Determination ×3 | Same as the Espeon deck |
| Other Trainers — 2 cards | Potion ×1; Brock’s Scout ×1 | Crushing Hammer ×1; Boss’s Orders ×1 |
| Basic Energy — 18 cards | Grass ×5; Fire ×5; Psychic ×8 | Lightning ×5; Psychic ×5; Darkness ×8 |
Trainer names are English renderings of the Japanese list; this is not a confirmed English-language deck list. Official Japanese deck lists
3. FUTURISTIC BOX
The Japanese FUTURISTIC BOX has a September 16, 2026 release date and a listed price of ¥27,500. It includes two different FUR Pikachu ex cards, one of each, plus accessories. Booster packs are not listed among its contents. Official FUTURISTIC BOX
This is a route to the specified Pikachu cards and display accessories. It is not the source product for the expansion’s FUR Mew ex or Mewtwo ex.
4. 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets
Scheduled for October 16, 2026, at ¥1,200 each, these nine sets celebrate the first partner Pokémon from nine regions. Each includes three specified full-art cards, two expansion packs and a paper card stand. Official Card Sets
| Region | Three included cards, one of each |
|---|---|
| Kanto | Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle |
| Johto | Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile |
| Hoenn | Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip |
| Sinnoh | Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup |
| Unova | Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott |
| Kalos | Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie |
| Alola | Rowlet, Litten, Popplio |
| Galar | Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble |
| Paldea | Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly |
These are the 27 specified cards across the nine sets, separate from the random contents of the included packs. For a gift, choosing the recipient’s first game region can be a useful starting point. Official set gallery
Revealed Japanese 30th Celebration card list
The checklist below reproduces the Japanese official gallery entries checked on September 15, 2026. Names are rendered in English for reference; numbers and linked images belong to the Japanese cards. This is not an English set checklist.
The gallery contains 159 numbered image entries and eight Basic Energy images. Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND uses one combined image for its two halves, so image entries should not be treated as a count of individual physical cards. Numbers 119, 121, 128, 129 and 131 were absent from the gallery checked for this article. Their absence does not establish that those cards do not exist, and no guesses have been inserted.
Select a card name to open its official image. Repeated Pokémon names have separate entries when their numbers differ. Source: Japanese official card gallery
Cards 001–103
Additional illustrated cards and FUR: published entries 104–135
| Japanese number | Card and official image | Card preview |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Alolan Exeggutor |  |
| 105 | Moltres |  |
| 106 | Lapras |  |
| 107 | Articuno |  |
| 108 | Zapdos |  |
| 109 | Toxtricity |  |
| 110 | Morpeko |  |
| 111 | Drifloon |  |
| 112 | Chandelure |  |
| 113 | Lycanroc |  |
| 114 | Nidorina |  |
| 115 | Alolan Meowth |  |
| 116 | Scraggy |  |
| 117 | Galarian Meowth |  |
| 118 | Gholdengo |  |
| 120 | Meowth |  |
| 122 | Hisuian Zorua |  |
| 123 | Maushold |  |
| 124 | Fuecoco ex |  |
| 125 | Greninja ex |  |
| 126 | Pikachu ex |  |
| 127 | Pikachu ex |  |
| 130 | Sylveon ex |  |
| 132 | Jirachi ex |  |
| 133 | Salamence ex |  |
| 134 | Mewtwo ex |  |
| 135 | Mew ex |  |
Historical card designs: entries 136–165
| Japanese number | Card and official image | Card preview |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Pikachu |  |
| 137 | Charizard |  |
| 138 | Misty |  |
| 139 | Erika’s Jigglypuff |  |
| 140 | Sneasel |  |
| 141 | Shining Celebi |  |
| 142 | Lugia |  |
| 143 | Delcatty |  |
| 144 | Dark Tyranitar |  |
| 145 | Scizor ex |  |
| 146 | Metagross |  |
| 147 | Palkia |  |
| 148 | Uxie |  |
| 149 | Crobat G |  |
| 150 | Gengar |  |
| 151 / 152 | Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND |  |
| 153 | N |  |
| 154 | Rayquaza-EX |  |
| 155 | Genesect-EX |  |
| 156 | M Gardevoir-EX |  |
| 157 | Greninja BREAK |  |
| 158 | Solgaleo-GX |  |
| 159 | Buzzwole-GX |  |
| 160 | Pikachu & Zekrom-GX |  |
| 161 | Zacian V |  |
| 162 | Raikou |  |
| 163 | Mew VMAX |  |
| 164 | Arceus VSTAR |  |
| 165 | Magikarp |  |
Basic Energy cards
| Japanese number | Card and official image | Card preview |
|---|---|---|
| — | Basic Grass Energy |  |
| — | Basic Fire Energy |  |
| — | Basic Water Energy |  |
| — | Basic Lightning Energy |  |
| — | Basic Psychic Energy |  |
| — | Basic Fighting Energy |  |
| — | Basic Darkness Energy |  |
| — | Basic Metal Energy |  |
A closer look at the illustrations
Pikachu occupies Japanese entries 017–046, giving collectors 30 illustrations to compare. Below are three examples, alongside Nidorina and the two FUR cards. These are Japanese card images, not previews of an equivalent overseas printing.
Images: official Japanese 30th CELEBRATION card gallery.
Where can you find the card you want?
| Your target | Confirmed Japanese route | Included or random? |
|---|---|---|
| Pikachu illustrations 017–046 | Expansion packs | One Pikachu per pack; the specific illustration is random |
| FUR Mewtwo ex 134 / Mew ex 135 | Expansion card gallery | Random pack cards; no pull-rate guarantee stated here |
| The two FUR Pikachu ex cards | FUTURISTIC BOX | Both specified cards included |
| Full-art Espeon ex, Umbreon ex, Victini and Zeraora | Premium Deck Set | Included in the respective decks |
| First partner Pokémon from a chosen region | Corresponding Card Set | Three specified cards included |
Product sources: expansion, FUTURISTIC BOX, decks and Card Sets.
What is “RGB Mew”? Reports, official information and collector reactions
Launch-day reports now provide substantial evidence for physical RGB Mew cards, beyond the pre-release speculation. Japanese collectors reported red and blue pulls on September 16, and a retailer announced an actual green copy. These reports are distinct from a manufacturer announcement defining a rarity or publishing pull rates.
What has been reported?
| Reported variant | September 16 evidence from Japan | What the source establishes |
|---|---|---|
| Red / R/RGB | @edoara’s opening report | The collector says a red RGB Mew came from a box won through a Pokémon Center lottery. |
| Blue / B/RGB | @takemaru_tt’s pull report | The collector reports pulling a blue RGB Mew. |
| Green / G/RGB | Torecolo’s actual-copy listing announcement | The retailer says it has posted photographs of a scratched green-background copy; this is a retail report, not an opening report. |
The identifiers above follow PokéBeach’s reporting on the three variants. Its September 15 update also reports that all three appeared through a Pokémon TCG Live update. We have not independently inspected the game data or authenticated the physical cards in these posts.
TCGPro, the company behind Toregeto, separately announced that its investigation had identified all three colors in Japan by 6:20 a.m. JST on September 16. This is a company research statement, not a statement from The Pokémon Company. TCGPro’s September 16 release
| Question | What we can say as of September 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Is RGB Mew still only a pre-release rumor? | No: there are now launch-day pull reports, a retailer’s actual-copy announcement and corroborating reporting. That does not authenticate every card offered for sale. |
| Is RGB an officially explained rarity? | No manufacturer definition was verified in the sources reviewed. “RGB Mew” remains the name used here for the reported variants. |
| Is this FUR Mew ex 135? | No: distinguish Mew with an RGB identifier from the officially introduced Japanese Mew ex 135 with FUR labeling. |
| Are all three colors available in every language? | A complete language-by-color distribution has not been verified. Japanese reports cannot establish identical overseas availability, artwork or finishes. |
| Is one color rarer than the others? | We have no verified color-specific pull rates or print quantities. Post counts and retailer quotes cannot establish them. |
The official Japanese expansion page introduces FUR Mew ex and Mewtwo ex. We keep the RGB reports separate from the dated official-gallery checklist above so readers can distinguish the two sources of information. Official expansion page
A Japanese B/RGB Mew report on X
In the pre-release post below, @takahiro_012 reports seeing a Japanese-language blue Mew marked B/RGB, after wondering whether Japanese copies would appear. The original Japanese post is embedded with its attached media. This is a collector’s report, not an official announcement or independent authentication by this site.
Why are collectors interested—and divided?
PokéBeach asked its X audience whether they liked the reported RGB artwork. Replies included enthusiasm for the design and its story, alongside a collector who liked the mystery but preferred more conventional artwork. These are individual responses, not evidence that RGB Mew is the most popular anniversary card. Original X discussion · Positive response · Mixed response
For a Mew collection, the useful question is whether you want the specific artwork, a particular language, or every reported color. Before choosing a listing, distinguish Mew from Mew ex, record the printed identifier, and request clear photographs of the actual card. This guide does not promise RGB inventory at JariseStore or recommend an opening budget based on unverified odds.
What are collectors discussing on X?
The posts and reply threads reviewed for this guide point to useful collecting questions: which illustration feels special, how to define a complete collection, and whether product-exclusive stamps matter. They are individual opinions, not a representative popularity survey or sales ranking. Product claims are checked against the official sources above.
Artwork is a reason to collect in its own right
One collector wrote, “I’m actually so excited because the cards are simply gorgeous.” Original post by @moderntcg
A personal Pikachu ranking drew replies with different preferences, including support for the crochet-style illustration. That disagreement is useful: a card that sits low in someone else’s ranking may be the one you most want to own. Pikachu ranking thread · Reply discussing the crochet Pikachu
Another reply expressed enthusiasm for Mew while preferring Jirachi. Treat these discussions as prompts to compare artwork yourself, rather than evidence of a single most popular card. Collector reply
What counts as a complete collection?
A collector working on an English Tandemaus/Maushold collection raised concern about missing anniversary additions. The broader question is worth answering before you buy: does your checklist cover one language, every illustration, promotional stamps or every finish? Collector’s post
For this Japanese checklist, record the card number, language, artwork and finish. If you also collect overseas promos, add the stamp and source product. A shared Pokémon name is not enough to decide that two versions are interchangeable. The post itself does not confirm a complete list of releases or variants.
Is the Pokémon Center ETB different from the regular ETB?
An X reply highlighted the pack-count and Nidorina differences. The UK official product announcement confirms them: nine packs and one Nidorina promo in the regular ETB; eleven packs and two Nidorina promos, including one Pokémon Center-stamped copy, in the Pokémon Center ETB. Collector reply · Official confirmation
If the stamped card is your target, include that detail in your search. If you only want an illustration, compare the exact card images and specifications before paying for a particular product version.
Launch-day opening reports: what do they mean for your collection?
How many boxes does it take to collect all 30 Pikachu illustrations?
There is no verified box count that guarantees a complete set. One collector reported completing the 30 illustrations in two boxes. Another reported duplicate Pikachu designs among 11 loose packs bought at three convenience stores.
These are different buying formats and individual outcomes, not a controlled collation study. They cannot establish a two-box guarantee or the odds of completing the set. Use Japanese numbers 017–046 in the checklist above to record what you have, then identify the exact missing illustrations before buying more packs or singles.
Can FUR and SAR appear in the same Japanese box?
A collector reported pulling both FUR and SAR from one box on September 16. That is evidence of a reported opening outcome, not a promise about every box or proof of fixed independent rarity slots. Original opening report
A Japanese box report also says nothing about the contents of an English ETB or another overseas product. Keep the product, language and number of packs attached to any opening example you compare.
Should you keep opening packs or buy the missing singles?
Once your goal is an exact card, make a missing-card list before choosing your next purchase. After opening a box, one collector discussed buying Sylveon and Mew as singles. That illustrates a practical change of goal: enjoying an opening and completing a collection are different decisions. Collector’s launch-day post
| Your remaining goal | Details to record before looking for a single |
|---|---|
| Finish the 30 Pikachu illustrations | Missing Japanese numbers from 017–046, language and condition |
| Add a favorite Sylveon or Mew illustration | Exact card name, number and finish; distinguish Mew from Mew ex |
| Collect an RGB Mew color | Red, green or blue; printed identifier, language and photographs of the actual copy |
| Add an overseas exclusive or stamped promo | Region, source product and stamp as well as the artwork |
For RGB Mew in particular, ask for clear front, back, corner and surface photographs. The green-copy retail announcement above explicitly described a scratched card; a card’s rarity does not establish its condition. This individual listing does not establish a widespread manufacturing problem.
Do launch-day prices tell us which RGB color is rarest?
No. A collector asked whether red was rarer after seeing more green examples, but visibility on X is not a random sample of packs. Asking prices, retailer buyback offers and completed transactions are also different measures. This guide does not derive pull rates, print runs or future prices from them.
Sealed products or singles: start with your collecting goal
Choose the format that matches what you want to keep. Packs offer a random opening experience; specified product cards offer a known inclusion; singles let you select an exact printing when it becomes available.
| Your priority | A practical approach |
|---|---|
| Enjoy opening anniversary packs | Set an opening budget and treat specific pulls as uncertain |
| Keep the featured cards and accessories | Compare the full contents of the relevant commemorative product |
| Collect one particular illustration | Compare listings for that exact single, including language and condition |
| Display a favourite partner Pokémon | Start with the matching regional Card Set or individual card |
| Build a broader checklist | Define languages, stamps and finishes before buying duplicates |
For singles, match the listing photograph to the card number and confirm condition. For international purchases, include shipping and any applicable import costs in the comparison. This guide does not predict future prices or present unverified pull rates as facts.
Frequently asked questions
Will 30 Japanese packs complete all 30 Pikachu illustrations?
No verified guarantee was found. One Pikachu in each pack does not mean every pack has a different illustration. The launch-day examples above include both a two-box completion report and duplicates in loose packs; neither establishes a guaranteed completion rate. Japanese expansion page
Does the FUTURISTIC BOX include FUR Mew ex or Mewtwo ex?
No. The Japanese box lists two FUR Pikachu ex cards. FUR Mew ex and Mewtwo ex appear in the expansion’s card gallery and have a different source. FUTURISTIC BOX contents · Expansion gallery
Are Japanese pack cards automatically overseas pack cards too?
No such equivalence should be assumed. For example, Nidorina appears in Japan’s pack gallery while the UK announcement includes a Nidorina promo in ETBs. Check each language’s official card gallery and product contents; matching names alone do not confirm matching artwork, numbers or finishes. Japanese gallery · UK products
Are there Japanese releases after September?
Yes. The nine regional Card Sets are scheduled for October 16, 2026. Their specified cards are listed above; a later product should not be assumed to contain whichever earlier card you missed. Official Card Sets
Is the Classic Collection pack the same as a regular pack?
The UK Ultra-Premium Collection lists 29 regular packs and one separate three-card Classic Collection pack. The English expansion overview also describes encountering historical cards while opening packs. These sources do not support treating an X claim that Classic cards appear only in the dedicated pack as established fact. The confirmed distinction is the UPC’s listed pack composition. UK product contents · Official English expansion overview
Choose the anniversary card you will want to keep
The clearest way to navigate 30th Celebration is to choose a card, identify its exact version and check its source product. That approach works whether you love Pikachu’s varied illustrations, want Espeon and Umbreon side by side, or want to display the partner Pokémon from your first adventure.
Use the Japanese checklist to narrow down your favourites, then compare the relevant sealed product with singles as they become available. Regional packaging, promotional stamps and random pack contents each answer a different collecting need.
30th Celebration singles are planned for JariseStore
JariseStore plans to list 30th Celebration single cards as we source inventory. There are no 30th anniversary listings available from us at the time of writing. The cards offered, prices and listing dates will depend on what we obtain.
Visit JariseStore for future listings, or follow @jarisestore on Instagram for store updates. If you have found a favourite illustration in this guide, keep its Japanese number handy so you can identify the exact card when it is listed.
