Pre-order the Pokemon 30th CelebrationThe Pokemon 30th Celebration is here

Pokemon's 30th anniversary set lands Wednesday, September 16, and every card in its booster packs is foil. Lock in your Elite Trainer Box, ex Box and collections now, or take the full sealed case.

Pokemon's 30th anniversary set is out, and every card in its booster packs is foil. Grab an Elite Trainer Box, ex Box or collection online, or pick one up at the counter on PA-315.

  • A Pikachu in every packOne of 30 different Pikachu rare cards, each by a different artist
  • Every card foilBasic Energy included, in every booster pack
  • Base Set Charizard returnsClassic Collection reprints with a new foil treatment
The September 16 lineup

Pick your box

Five products hit the shelf on day one. Here is what is inside each, straight from the box.

Flagship box
30th Celebration

Elite Trainer Box

$169.95

  • 9 booster packs
  • Full art Nidorina promo
  • 16 foil Basic Energy cards
  • 65 card sleeves
  • 6 damage counter dice, coin flip die and coin
  • Player's guide and collector's box

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30th Celebration

Pokemon ex Box

From$74.95

  • 4 booster packs
  • Sylveon ex or Greninja ex promo
  • Matching oversize card

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Pick Sylveon ex or Greninja ex
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30th Celebration

Poster Collection

$44.95

  • 3 booster packs
  • Foil Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres promos
  • Double sided poster, 26.875 x 39 in

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30th Celebration

Tech Sticker Collection

From$44.95

  • 3 booster packs
  • Foil Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario promo
  • Tech sticker sheet

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Pick Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario
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By the case

Full sealed cases

Opening on stream, stocking a binder or holding for the long run? Take the whole case.

Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box - sealed case of 10
Pokemon

ETB Case, 10 Boxes

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$1,799.95
Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection - sealed case of 24 (box back/contents shown)
Pokemon

Case, 24 Collections

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$799.95
Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Poster Collection Case, 6 Collections
Pokemon

Poster Collection Case

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$329.95
Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Pokemon ex Box Case, 6 Boxes
Pokemon

ex Box Case, 6 Boxes

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$499.95
Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection Case
Pokemon

Case, 12 Collections

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$599.95
Release calendar

More 30th Celebration on the way

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  1. September 16
    • Elite Trainer Box
    • Pokemon ex Box
    • Poster Collection
    • Tech Sticker Collection
    • Knock Out Collection
    Pre-order nowOut now
  2. October 2
    • Booster Bundle
    • Mini Tins
    Not listed yet
  3. October 30
    • Battle Decks
    Not listed yet
  4. November 6
    • Ultra-Premium Collections, Day and Night
    • Ditto Premium Collection
    • Figure Collection
    Not listed yet
  5. December 4
    • Binder Collection
    Not listed yet
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30th Celebration questions

Still stuck? Call the shop at (570) 406-4256 or stop in on PA-315.

When does Pokemon 30th Celebration come out?

Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Elite Trainer Box, Pokemon ex Box, Poster Collection, Tech Sticker Collection and Knock Out Collection all release that day. Booster Bundles and Mini Tins follow on October 2.

What comes in the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box?

9 booster packs, a full art Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, 65 card sleeves, 6 damage counter dice, a coin flip die, a plastic coin, a player's guide, a collector's box with dividers and a Pokemon TCG Live code card.

Do I get to pick my ex Box or Tech Sticker Collection?

Yes. The ex Box comes as Sylveon ex or Greninja ex, and the Tech Sticker Collection as Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario. Choose the one you want before you add it to your cart.

Is every card in the set foil?

Every card in a 30th Celebration booster pack is foil, the Basic Energy included. The set also carries 30 different Pikachu rare cards, each in its own art style.

When does my pre-order ship?

Nothing ships before September 16. Your order goes out once the set releases.

Can I buy a full sealed case?

Yes. Elite Trainer Box cases of 10, ex Box and Poster Collection cases of 6, Tech Sticker Collection cases of 12 and Knock Out Collection cases of 24 are listed on this page.

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