The Pokémon Company has officially confirmed the Japanese release date for Pokémon. Pokemon Trading Card Game's upcoming 30th anniversary expansion pack. that PokemonTCG The set will be released simultaneously worldwide.
The beloved trading card game division of the monster-catching franchise has already welcomed several big new releases to kick off its anniversary. that PokemonTCG debuted its first expansion of 2026 with the release of Ascended Heroes in January, making it the largest set in card game history. The Pokemon Company introduced the second set of Ascended Heroes in late March, welcoming the release of Perfect Order, a smaller set with a greater focus on competitive play. Now one of the most interesting parts is PokemonTCGTo celebrate the anniversary, the release date has been officially revealed.
Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary Set Release Date Confirmed
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Released in Japan on September 16th
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A worldwide release date has not been officially confirmed, but it is expected to be released simultaneously.
The Pokemon Company has confirmed an April 2nd release date for the upcoming 30th Anniversary expansion. The 30th Anniversary Expansion Pack is scheduled for an official release in Japan on September 16th, with some significant changes from the regular Japanese pack. The 30th Anniversary includes six cards per booster pack in the Japanese version, as opposed to the usual five booster packs, and all cards in the pack are printed in holofoil. that PokemonTCG The set also includes a new rarity exclusive to the Anniversary Expansion, teasing new cards for Pikachu, Mew, and Mewtwo included in the new rarity. The Japanese release is expected to immediately follow the global debut of the set, which was previously confirmed to be released simultaneously.
The 30th anniversary product isn't the only new product being teased. PokemonTCGAnniversary festival in September. The official listing from The Pokemon Company teases Espeon & Umbreon, a premium deck set releasing on the same day, featuring pre-made decks with a focus on Eeveelutions. The company hasn't released any official details about the new pair of decks, but the spotlight cards are expected to be among the new rarities released to celebrate the 30th anniversary.
that PokemonTCG's anniversary celebration will see the return of several iconic cards from throughout the game's history. The 30th Anniversary will follow the 2021 Celebration expansion, which reprints existing cards, including the Classic Collection, with special subsets reprinting some of the best-known cards from the franchise. The 2026 Pokemon Day presentation confirmed several popular cards that will appear as part of the subset, including Pikachu and Zekrom GX from Team Up, Solgaleo GX from the Sun and Moon Base Set, and Lugia from Aquapolis.
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PokemonTCG Fans will have a lot to look forward to starting with the trading card game's anniversary. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary, The Pokemon Company has already confirmed the next major expansion coming to the TCG after Perfect Order, with Chaos Rising introducing a new Mega Greninja ex card. Pokemon TCG Live Additionally, to celebrate the anniversary, fans were given a variety of free rewards, including free packs, decks, and more. that PokemonTCG We've kicked off our 30th anniversary with a bang and look set to keep the party going throughout 2026.
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