7 November 2026Apex Vault

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Cards — The 30th Celebration Chase Cards

30th Celebration, the Pokémon 30th Anniversary set, launched on 16 September 2026 as the first Pokémon TCG expansion released on the same day worldwide. It's built to celebrate three decades of the game, and its top cards show it. Here are the cards collectors are chasing.

The Set at a Glance

The main 30th Celebration set has 128 cards, plus 30 secret rares and 3 ultra-secret cards, and a separate 30-card Classic Collection of reprints. Every card is foil. The set brings back fan favourites from across the generations, from Mew and Mewtwo to Fuecoco and Sylveon.

Special Illustration Rares

The set's special illustration rares turn ten Pokémon ex into full scenes: Fuecoco ex (147), Greninja ex (148), Pikachu ex (149 and 150), Mewtwo ex (151), Mew ex (152), Sylveon ex (153), Gengar ex (154), Jirachi ex (155) and Salamence ex (156). Mewtwo ex and Mew ex sit side by side as cards 151 and 152, the legendary pair that started it all. The two Pikachu ex are covered in our Pikachu guide.

Mew ex special illustration rare 152 30th Celebration — Mew ex 152, special illustration rare

Mewtwo ex special illustration rare 151 30th Celebration — Mewtwo ex 151, special illustration rare

Gengar ex special illustration rare 154 30th Celebration — Gengar ex 154, special illustration rare

Sylveon ex special illustration rare 153 30th Celebration — Sylveon ex 153, special illustration rare

Jirachi ex special illustration rare 155 30th Celebration — Jirachi ex 155, special illustration rare

Greninja ex special illustration rare 148 30th Celebration — Greninja ex 148, special illustration rare

Salamence ex special illustration rare 156 30th Celebration — Salamence ex 156, special illustration rare

Fuecoco ex special illustration rare 147 30th Celebration — Fuecoco ex 147, special illustration rare

Futuristic Rares: A Brand-New Rarity

30th Celebration debuts a new rarity, the Futuristic Rare, on two cards: Mewtwo ex (157) and Mew ex (158). Their bold, modern artwork looks unlike anything else in the game and makes them the set's headline pulls.

Mewtwo ex Futuristic Rare 157 30th Celebration — Mewtwo ex 157, Futuristic Rare

Mew ex Futuristic Rare 158 30th Celebration — Mew ex 158, Futuristic Rare

Classic Collection Highlights

The Classic Collection reprints 30 iconic cards with an etched gold border and a 30th anniversary mark. Standouts include Base Set Charizard and Pikachu, Shining Celebi from Neo Destiny, Lugia from Aquapolis, Gengar and Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND from the HeartGold SoulSilver era, Rayquaza-EX, Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Team Up, Mew VMAX from Fusion Strike and Magikarp from Paldea Evolved. The full 30 also include Misty, Dark Tyranitar, Scizor ex, Palkia LV.X, N, Genesect-EX, Mega Gardevoir-EX, Greninja BREAK, Solgaleo-GX, Buzzwole-GX, Zacian V, Raikou and Arceus VSTAR. Every Ultra-Premium Collection includes a Classic Collection pack with three of these cards.

Charizard 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Charizard, originally Base Set

Lugia 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Lugia, originally Aquapolis

Shining Celebi 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Shining Celebi, originally Neo Destiny

Gengar 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Gengar, HeartGold SoulSilver era

Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND

Rayquaza-EX 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Rayquaza-EX, Black & White era

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, originally Team Up

Mew VMAX 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Mew VMAX, originally Fusion Strike

Magikarp 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokémon card — Magikarp, originally Paldea Evolved

Collecting Tips

If you want one particular card, buying the single is the only way to be sure. If you love opening packs, every 30th Celebration pack is all foil and always has a Pikachu, so there's something to enjoy in each one. Browse our 30th Celebration singles, or open packs from a booster pack, a Booster Bundle or the Elite Trainer Box.