Pokemon unveils 30th-anniversary trading card special edition with product lineup details

Pokémon launches its 30th-anniversary card set September 16 with worldwide simultaneous release and revolutionary foil-only printing requirements.
Featured Pokemon cards worth knowing about

Pokémon launches its 30th-anniversary card set September 16 with worldwide simultaneous release and revolutionary foil-only printing requirements.

Team Rocket returns as the star of a major 2025 Pokémon TCG expansion marking both the franchise and villain team's 30th anniversaries.

Premium Lunatone VSTAR holographic cards are available through online marketplaces and specialty dealers, with grading and condition verification being crucial factors in pricing.

Pokemon shops are cutting open booster packs at checkout and card shows are banning sealed products to stop price-gouging resellers.

The Pokémon TCG releases two Premium Ultra Edition boxes in November 2026, each with 29 booster packs from the new 30th Celebration set and exclusive promos.

Pokémon's 30th anniversary expansion debuts September 16, 2026 with every card foil and a guaranteed Pikachu in every booster pack.

The Japanese 25th Anniversary Pikachu full-art card combines accessibility with legitimate rarity, though pricing can vary wildly based on condition and authentication.

1990s Pokémon Base Set cards in first edition with Gem Mint condition sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, driven by rarity, professional grading, and cultural demand.

Favorite Contact MP24-EN063 is widely available online from multiple retailers, with near mint copies starting around $3 and listed across eBay and specialty TCG shops.

Gengar Moonlit tins offer thematic appeal for Ghost-type collectors, but the 15% discount requires careful value comparison before purchase.