Pokémon Trading Card Game (Pokémon TCG) will celebrate its momentous 30th anniversary in 2026. On the evening of June 1st, the official YouTube channel hosted a global online presentation, officially revealing full details for the 30th Anniversary Special Expansion Pack, "30th CELEBRATION".
Four Core Highlights of "30th CELEBRATION"
1. Guaranteed Pikachu in Every Pack! 30 New Illustrations Assemble
To perfectly echo the theme of its "30th Anniversary," the official team specifically invited 30 top illustrators with diverse styles to create 30 distinct limited-edition card designs for the iconic protagonist, Pikachu. What excites players most is the official promise that "every commemorative expansion pack is guaranteed to contain one holographic Pikachu card." Whether you're a competitive player or a pure collector, this "30th Anniversary Pikagod Full Set" is definitely the unmissable collection target this autumn.
2. New Rarity "FUR" Descends! Aurora Cards for Mew and Mewtwo Revealed
One of the main highlights of this presentation was the official unveiling of a new rarity—FUR (Futuristic Rare). For the design of this card series, renowned visual artist YOSHIROTTEN was specifically invited to lead the creation, breaking traditional boundaries with a futuristic special metallic luster and rainbow aurora effects. The first cards revealed are "Mew ex" and "Mewtwo ex," representing the origin and legends of Pokémon, with their brilliant refractive texture making them true works of art.
3. Featuring "Pokémon's Daily Life"! Beautiful AR Cards Illuminate Your Collection
For the Special Art Rare (AR) cards, the core concept this time is "the passage of time and the daily lives of Pokémon," meticulously depicting Pokémon in captivating poses at different times of day:
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Morning: Lapras with sunlight shining on the sea
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Daytime: Drifloon joyfully floating in an amusement park
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Dusk: Lycanroc bathed in the afterglow of sunset
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Night: Hisuian Zorua showcasing its mysterious aura under the shroud of night. Additionally, the highly popular Espeon and Umbreon are confirmed to be included in this series' AR lineup.
4. Tears for Veteran Players! Original Charizard and Powerful Tag Team Legends Re-released
Beyond innovation, the 30th anniversary wouldn't be complete without nostalgia. At the end of the presentation, the official team brought news of re-releases that brought tears to the eyes of veteran players: The most iconic original "Charizard" will make a powerful return with a special 30th-anniversary commemorative emblem; at the same time, the powerful duo that dominated tournaments during the "Sun & Moon" era—"Pikachu & Zekrom GX"—is also confirmed to reappear with brand new full-art card designs, combining both sentimental value and collector's worth.
Summary
Whether it's the new FUR (Futuristic Rare) rarity, the exciting blind box play with 30 types of Pikachu, or the re-release of classic nostalgic cards, "30th CELEBRATION" demonstrates the official team's high regard for this 30th-anniversary milestone. With the official information released on June 1st, it is expected that various distributors and card shops worldwide will progressively begin lottery and pre-order activities. Trainers are advised to closely follow official announcements and local store updates to prepare for this 30th-anniversary celebration!