30th Celebration Set Guide - top chase cards

30th Celebration Pokemon Card List & Prices (UK) - Chase Cards & Set Value

Pokemon TCG · Set Guide

30th Celebration

Current set value£2,337Market value, not our shelf price. 188 of 191 cards priced; 3 with no recorded sale yet are excluded. The set released 6 days ago and prices are still settling. As of 22 September 2026.

Thirty Pikachu by thirty different illustrators, a Classic Collection of cards reprinted with their original faces, and the first Futuristic Rares.

Most valuable cardMew ex £148
Game
Pokemon TCG
Publisher
TPC
Release date
16 September 2026
Cards
161
Status
Released

About this release

30th Celebration is a Pokemon TCG expansion in the Mega Evolution series, released on 16 September 2026. The set contains 161 cards, including Mew, Mew ex and Mewtwo ex, alongside Pikachu Rares, Special Illustration Rares, Futuristic Rares and RGB Rares sought after by both players and collectors. A separate Classic Collection checklist of 30 cards is printed alongside the main set. A separate Thirty Pikachu checklist of 30 cards is printed alongside the main set.

At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £2,337. Lugia leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.

New to the game?

What is Pokemon TCG?

The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.

How a game plays

Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.

Read the official how-to-play guide →

Most Valuable 30th Celebration Cards

The most valuable card in 30th Celebration is Mew ex at around £216.

RGB Rare3 shown
Futuristic Rare2 shown
Special Illustration Rare6 shown
Pikachu Rare1 shown
See all 74 high-rarity cards in the full card list →

Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 22 September 2026

Closing the set

The RGB Mew Rares

Pokemon Red and Green launched in Japan in February 1996, with Blue following later that year. Thirty years later, the set closes on those same three colours: one Mew, printed three times, each recoloured into a single RGB channel.

All three are illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN, who also drew the two Futuristic Rares.

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Isolate a channel

Illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN. They carry no 30th Anniversary stamp, the only cards in the expansion without one, and they appear on no official checklist.

A finish never printed before

The Futuristic Rares

Two cards close the set in a finish that has never been printed before, both illustrated by the Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN.

Cards2IllustratorYOSHIROTTEN
Illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN
Illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN
Thirty years of the card game

The Classic Collection

Thirty reprints that keep the card face they were first printed with, from the 1999 Base Set through to 2023. Each carries its original set number and a small anniversary stamp.

Original sets27Years1999-2023
Wizards of the Coast1999-2002
Base Set1999
Base Set1999
Gym Heroes2000
Neo Genesis2000
Gym Challenge2000
Neo Destiny2002
e-Card2003
Aquapolis2003
EX2003-2005
EX Ruby & Sapphire2003
EX Team Rocket Returns2004
EX Delta Species2005
EX Unseen Forces2005
Diamond & Pearl and Platinum2008-2009
Legends Awakened2008
Great Encounters2008
Platinum2009
HeartGold & SoulSilver2010
HS Triumphant2010
HS Triumphant2010
HS Triumphant2010
Black & White2011-2013
Noble Victories2011
Dragons Exalted2012
Plasma Blast2013
XY2015-2016
Primal Clash2015
XY BREAKpoint2016
Sun & Moon2017-2019
Crimson Invasion2017
Sun & Moon2017
Team Up2019
Sword & Shield2020-2022
Vivid Voltage2020
Sword & Shield2020
Fusion Strike2021
Brilliant Stars2022
Scarlet & Violet2023
Paldea Evolved2023

30th Celebration Card List

Every 30th Celebration card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices — searchable and filterable.

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Full card list

Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.

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30th Celebration Rarities

30th Celebration has 161 of 161 cards currently revealed, plus the 30-card Classic Collection.

161cards
161base cards
8rarities

Rarity

  • Common50
  • Pikachu Rare30
  • Illustration Rare18
  • Rare13
  • Double Rare11
  • Special Illustration Rare10
  • RGB Rare3
  • Futuristic Rare2

Also included at launch

Separate launch card pools that ship alongside the main checklist — each has its own card-number records.

Classic Collection SpecialSpecial
30 of 30 cards currently revealed
30 base / 0 variant
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30th Celebration Booster Boxes & Products

30th Celebration has 30 sealed products across booster packs & boxes, tins, decks, collection boxes, premium products. The Blister Pack includes 2 x pokémon tcg 30th celebration booster packs; 1 x foil eevee promo card.

Booster Packs & Boxes

Tins

Mini Tin

Mini Tin

10 products · Espeon · Greninja · Lapras · Mew …
  • 2 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x collectible Espeon mini tin
  • 1 x Pokémon TCG Live code card
  • 1 x collectible Greninja mini tin
  • 1 x collectible Lapras mini tin
from £12.99Lottery10 products →
Tin

Tin

Greninja ex · Sylveon ex
  • 4 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x foil Greninja ex promo card
  • 1 x collectible Greninja ex tin
  • 1 x Pokémon TCG Live code card
  • 1 x foil Sylveon ex promo card
from £24.99Sold out2 products →
Sealed Case

Sealed Case

  • 10 x sealed Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration mini tins (Day and Night designs)
  • 20 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs in total
  • 10 x Pokémon TCG Live code cards
£109.90Pre-order sold outShips 2 Oct 2026View product →

Decks

Decks

Decks

Espeon ex · Umbreon ex
  • 1 x 60-card ready-to-play deck featuring Espeon ex
  • 1 x metallic coin
  • 1 x single-Prize card marker
  • 1 x deckbox
  • 1 x quick-start guide
from £21.99Pre-order sold outShips 30 Oct 20262 products →

Collection Boxes

Collection Boxes

Collection Boxes

  • 3 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x foil Articuno promo card
  • 1 x foil Zapdos promo card
  • 1 x foil Moltres promo card
  • 1 x double-sided 30th Celebration poster
£19.99Sold outView product →
Collection Boxes

Collection Boxes

Greninja ex Box · Sylveon ex Box
  • 4 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x foil Greninja ex promo card
  • 1 x oversized Greninja ex card
  • 1 x Pokémon TCG Live code card
  • 1 x foil Sylveon ex promo card
from £21.99Sold out2 products →
Collection Boxes

Collection Boxes

Mew · Mewtwo
  • 4 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x collectible Mew figure
  • 1 x foil Mew promo card
  • 1 x Pokémon TCG Live code card
  • 1 x collectible Mewtwo figure
from £34.99Pre-order sold outShips 6 Nov 20262 products →
Collection Boxes

Collection Boxes

  • 1 x 9-pocket 30th Celebration binder
  • 5 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x Pokémon TCG Live code card
£37.99Sold outView product →
Premium Collection

Premium Collection

  • 4 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x foil Ditto promo card
  • 1 x oversized Ditto card
  • 1 x Ditto-themed accessory
  • 1 x Pokémon TCG Live code card
£44.99LotteryEnter →
Elite Trainer Box

Elite Trainer Box

  • 9 x Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs
  • 1 x full-art Nidorina foil promo card
  • 65 x card sleeves featuring 30th Celebration artwork
  • 45 x Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • 1 x players guide to the 30th Celebration expansion
£49.99Sold outView product →

Premium Products

Premium Collection

Premium Collection

Day · Night
  • 30 x Pokémon TCG booster packs in total (including 30th Celebration packs)
  • 1 x 3-card etched Classic Collection pack
  • 1 x premium playmat
  • 65 x card sleeves
  • 1 x premium deckbox
from £179.99Lottery2 products →

Contents as listed by the publisher. Prices and availability update automatically.

Competitive Play

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Official resources

Information checked against official sources · Last checked 16 September 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 30th Celebration released?

30th Celebration was released on 16 September 2026.

How many cards are in 30th Celebration?

30th Celebration contains 161 cards, plus a 30-card Classic Collection subset and a 30-card Thirty Pikachu subset — 221 cards in total. The main set includes 50 Commons, 13 Rares, 11 Double Rares, 18 Illustration Rares, 30 Pikachu Rares, 10 Special Illustration Rares, 2 Futuristic Rares and 3 RGB Rares. The three RGB Rares are the rarest cards in the set.

What is the most valuable card in 30th Celebration?

Lugia 149/147, the Classic Collection, is currently the most valuable card in 30th Celebration, worth around £234. Prices reflect market data as of 22 September 2026.

How much is a complete 30th Celebration set worth?

A complete set of all 161 cards is worth around £2,337 at current market prices. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £234 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 22 September 2026.

Is there a full card list for 30th Celebration?

Yes. This guide has the full 161-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.

Is 30th Celebration worth buying?

30th Celebration has 38 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Lugia 149/147 at around £234. Its combination of high-value chase cards and playable cards gives it appeal to collectors and deck-builders, though sealed-product value depends on purchase price and pull results.

How do you price your cards?

The card prices shown on this page are current UK market values, sourced from PokePulse - a dedicated Pokemon TCG price tracker. We refresh them regularly, so you see an up-to-date UK valuation rather than a US price simply converted to pounds.

Which high-rarity cards are in 30th Celebration?

30th Celebration's premium cards are its Pikachu Rares, Special Illustration Rares, Futuristic Rares and RGB Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Mew, Mew ex and Mewtwo ex.

What rarities are in 30th Celebration?

30th Celebration includes Common, Rare, Double Rare, Illustration Rare, Pikachu Rare, Special Illustration Rare, Futuristic Rare and RGB Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.

How many 30th Celebration cards are worth over £20?

26 cards in 30th Celebration are currently worth £20 or more, led by Lugia 149/147 at £234. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.

What are the best cards to pull from 30th Celebration?

The most sought-after pulls are Lugia 149/147 (£234), Mew ex 152/128 (£216), Charizard 4/102 (£161), Gengar ex 154/128 (£154), Pikachu ex 150/128 (£126). These high-rarity cards carry most of the set's value.

Where can I find the official Pokemon TCG rules?

The full rules and how-to-play guide are published on the official Pokemon TCG website.

Where can I buy 30th Celebration singles?

Individual 30th Celebration singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.

Which 30th Celebration card has risen most in value?

Over the last 30 days, Alolan Meowth 139/128 has been the biggest riser in 30th Celebration, up 151% to around £24.60.

What are the pull rates for 30th Celebration?

Measured across 1,053 packs (117 Elite Trainer Boxes), 30th Celebration averages one hit every 1.59 packs (5.68 per Elite Trainer Box). By rarity, and for one specific card of that rarity:

Rarity Any card One named card
Double Rare 1 in 4 packs 1 in 48 packs
Illustration Rare 1 in 5.1 packs 1 in 92 packs
Classic Collection 1 in 9.1 packs 1 in 272 packs
Special Illustration Rare 1 in 15 packs 1 in 150 packs
Futuristic Rare 1 in 105 packs 1 in 211 packs
RGB Rare 1 in 1,053 packs

Pulling one specific card is much harder: a named Double Rare averages 1 in 48 packs; a named Illustration Rare averages 1 in 92 packs; a named Special Illustration Rare averages 1 in 150 packs; a named Futuristic Rare averages 1 in 211 packs; a named Classic Collection card averages 1 in 272 packs. Classic Collection is the easier rarity to hit but the harder one to complete, because it holds far more cards. These are observed averages from one sample, not guaranteed odds; results vary between packs and boxes.


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