Thirty years of Pokémon
Pokémon Red and Green arrived in Japan on February 27, 1996, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game followed that October. Three decades later, the card game is marking the milestone with the 30th Celebration, a set built around one idea: Pikachu, drawn thirty different ways. The main set released on September 16, 2026, and every booster pack in it carries one of those thirty special Pikachu cards, each illustrated by a different artist.
The celebration reaches beyond the booster boxes. A run of First Partner art card sets began in March, and the Pikachu artwork has been carried into a figure line, gift boxes, deluxe card displays and a full set of accessories. This guide puts all of it in one place, with the Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian editions side by side.
The short version
- Every 30th Celebration booster box has 20 packs, and every pack includes 1 of 30 special Pikachu cards.
- The Simplified Chinese and Indonesian boxes are $96.99. The Japanese MEGA M6A box is $178.99.
- The three First Partner art card sets are in stock now, from $11.99.
- Sold out boxes and figures have a Notify me button on the product page, which sends an email the moment they restock.
The booster boxes
All three boxes share the same structure: 20 packs, and a special Pikachu card in every single pack. Where they differ is language, price and a few set details.
30th Celebration Booster Box
- Set 30thC, released September 16, 2026
- 20 packs with 6 holographic cards per pack
- 1 of 30 special Pikachu cards in every pack, each by a different illustrator
- Factory sealed
MEGA 30th Celebration Booster Box M6A
- Set M6A, released September 16, 2026
- 20 packs with 6 holographic cards per pack
- 1 special Pikachu card and 1 Basic Energy per pack
- Debuts Futuristic Rare (FUR) cards
30th Celebration Booster Box MA6I
- Set MA6I, a 130 card lineup
- 20 packs with 6 cards per pack, every card holographic
- 1 of 30 special Pikachu cards and 1 Basic Energy per pack
- Factory sealed
The Special Art Card Sets
These are separate from the booster set. Each box holds one foil First Partner card chosen at random from nine designs, an acrylic magnetic frame to display it, and one booster pack. Three volumes cover every starter from Kanto through Paldea.
Special Art Card Set Vol.1
- Released March 20, 2026
- Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Rowlet, Litten and Popplio
- Includes a Brilliant Fantasy CSV8C booster pack with 5 cards
Special Art Card Set Vol.2
- Johto, Unova and Galar: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble
- Includes a Stellar Crystal booster pack with 5 cards
- Order 8 boxes and a display is included
Special Art Card Set Vol.3
- Released August 7, 2026
- Hoenn, Paldea and Kalos: Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie
- Includes a Stellar Crystal booster pack with 5 cards
- Order 8 boxes and a display is included
The figures
The Dream Painting line takes 13 of the 30 Pikachu illustrations from the Simplified Chinese 30th Celebration set and turns them into sculpted figures. Each figure comes paired with the card that inspired it. A Charizard collector figure box joins the lineup next.
Dream Painting Pikachu Figure
- One random figure per box
- 12 regular designs plus 1 secret chase figure
- The secret comes with a Mitsuhiro Arita foil card, at a 143:1 ratio
- Every figure is paired with its matching card
Charizard Collectors Figure Box
A 30th Anniversary Charizard collector figure in a display box.
Gift boxes, deluxe sets and accessories
The rest of the celebration is built to display and play the set. Premium and gift boxes bring the Futuristic cards and Eevee evolutions together, the deluxe card sets put a single evolution in its own display, and the accessories cover everything from coins to a two player playmat. All of these are on the way and will appear on the 30th Celebration page as they arrive.
Futuristic Box M6A
Coming soon
Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon
Coming soon
Coin Display Frame
Coming soon
Coin Album
Coming soon
Premium 9-Pocket Binder
Coming soon
Card Sleeves
Coming soon
Deck Box
Coming soon
Damage Counter Case
Coming soon
2-Player Rubber Playmat
Coming soonCommon questions
What comes in a 30th Celebration booster box?
20 booster packs. The Simplified Chinese and Japanese boxes have 6 holographic cards per pack. The Indonesian box has 6 cards per pack, all holographic. Every pack includes a special 30th Celebration Pikachu card.
Are the art card sets part of the booster set?
No. The Special Art Card Sets are a separate First Partner series. Each one has a foil card, a display frame and a booster pack from another set, as listed on each product page.
How do I get a sold out box or an upcoming item?
Open the product and tap Notify me. An email arrives the moment it is back in stock.
Is everything factory sealed?
Yes. Every 30th Celebration release listed here is factory sealed.
Where do orders ship from?
Tampa, Florida. US orders over $150 ship free.
Every release, with stock and restock alerts, is on the 30th Celebration page.
