The Pokémon Company International has finally revealed the complete product lineup for the Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration expansion, and there is a lot more to track than the initial card reveals suggested. We knew the set was coming September 16. What we did not know until now is that the full product rollout spans four separate release dates across four months.
This is not a single launch and done. Products keep dropping through November, which changes how you should plan your purchases. Here is everything confirmed, what comes in each product, and which release wave matters most for collectors.
- September 16: sticker tripacks, Eevee blister, KO Collection, Poster Collection, Greninja ex and Sylveon ex collections, Elite Trainer Boxes
- October 2: Binder Collection, six-booster bundle, ten Mini Tins
- October 30: Espeon ex and Umbreon ex combat decks with Victini and Zeraora promos
- November 6: Mew and Mewtwo figure collections, Ditto premium collection, Day and Night Ultra-Premium Collections
The September 16 opening wave
Most of the accessible, lower-price-point products land on launch day. The opening wave covers a wide range of formats, from sticker tripacks to the Elite Trainer Box.
The sticker tripacks come in two variants: Alolan Exeggutor or Lucario. Each contains three booster packs, an exclusive promo card for the featured Pokemon (MEP094 for Alolan Exeggutor, MEP095 for Lucario), and a sticker sheet. These are the kind of product that tends to disappear fast at retail because of the low price and casual appeal.
The Eevee two-booster blister includes a cosmo holo Eevee card (30C 116) and a 30th Anniversary coin. Short, affordable, and very giftable. The KO Collection bundles the same cosmo holo Eevee with two boosters in a different presentation.
The Poster Collection is one of the standout products of the September wave. It contains three booster packs and three promo cards: Moltres (MEP096), Articuno (MEP097), and Zapdos (MEP098). The legendary bird trio getting simultaneous promos is a detail that should make long-time collectors pay attention. The collection also comes with a double-sided poster.
On the premium side, the Greninja ex collection and Sylveon ex collection each offer four booster packs plus a promo card (MEP099 and MEP100 respectively) and a jumbo oversized card. There are also matching "pokebox" versions with the same promo without the jumbo card. These will likely be the most-purchased September products for players who want promo cards at a reasonable cost.
The Elite Trainer Box rounds out the September 16 wave with nine boosters, a Nidorina promo (MEP101), 65 card sleeves, 16 shiny energy cards, damage dice, and a coin. A Pokemon Center exclusive ETB also releases the same day, adding a second Nidorina variant with the store's logo. If you want both Nidorina versions, the Pokemon Center one is the only way to get the alternate print.
October: mini tins, a binder, and the Unown secret
The October 2 wave is smaller in scope but includes some of the more collectible physical items in the lineup. It is also one of the best waves for value hunters: two-booster tins and a six-pack bundle keep the price per booster reasonable without the premium pricing that ETBs typically carry.
Ten Mini Tins release simultaneously, each with two booster packs and a Pokemon art card matching the tin's artwork. The details around these tins are interesting: the Pokemon decorations reportedly spell out a hidden message in Unown script across the full set of ten. That is exactly the kind of puzzle that drives communities to buy multiples. Whether you are a completionist or just here for the tins themselves, this is a product worth watching closely at launch.
The Binder Collection on October 2 comes with five booster packs and a nine-pocket binder. Simple and practical. The six-booster bundle is the no-frills option of the wave: just six packs, nothing else. At a time when per-pack prices tend to be elevated on new releases, bundles are a reliable way to get more packs at a slightly better effective price.
November: combat decks, figure collections, and the big UPCs
The November releases are where the 30th Celebration lineup goes full premium. This is also where the most collector-significant products land. The six-week gap between the October 2 wave and the October 30 combat decks is deliberate, giving collectors time to process the mid-tier releases before the high-value November products demand attention.
On October 30, two combat decks release: Espeon ex and Umbreon ex. Each contains a full 60-card shiny deck featuring the respective Eeveelution ex. The Espeon deck includes a Victini promo (MEP102) and the Umbreon deck a Zeraora promo (MEP103). Both come with a deck box, coin, and playmat. These are not casual intro products. 60-card shiny decks with exclusive promos are tournament-viable, and the Eeveelution pairing for the 30th anniversary is clearly intentional.
Then on November 6, four major products drop at once.
The Mew figure collection and Mewtwo figure collection each contain five booster packs, a promo card (MEP104 for Mewtwo, MEP105 for Mew), and a matching figure. Figure collections have historically been strong secondary market performers, and Mew and Mewtwo for a 30th anniversary set is about as iconic as it gets.
The Ditto premium collection takes a different approach. Eight booster packs plus a Ditto promo (MEP106) and an acrylic card display holder. The acrylic display is a nice touch for showcasing the promo, and Ditto is always a crowd-pleaser. Eight packs of a 30th Celebration booster is genuinely generous for a premium collection format. For collectors who are not chasing the full ETB or UPC experience, this is arguably the best November purchase for pure booster-to-price ratio outside the combat decks.
The headline products are the Day and Night Ultra-Premium Collections. The Day UPC features Espeon and includes 29 booster packs, one Classic Collection booster (three cards), an Espeon Illustration Rare promo (MEP108), and a Pikachu Fusion Rare promo (MEP107). The Night UPC mirrors this with Umbreon: 29 packs, one Classic Collection booster, an Umbreon Illustration Rare promo (MEP110), and a second distinct Pikachu Fusion Rare artwork (MEP109). Both come with a full accessory set including playmat and card sleeves.
Two unique Pikachu Fusion Rare cards, one per UPC, is the kind of chase mechanic that will push collectors to acquire both. The Espeon and Umbreon Illustration Rares are the primary draw, but the paired Pikachu prints are the sleeper chase cards of the entire lineup.
Which promos are worth tracking closely?
With 110 confirmed promo card numbers in this product line alone, not every promo will hold collector value. But a few stand out as likely targets.
The legendary bird trio from the Poster Collection (Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos as MEP096-098) is the most interesting September pick. Three simultaneous legendaries in a single low-cost product tends to create demand pressure.
The Pikachu Fusion Rares from the UPCs (MEP107 and MEP109, with distinct artworks) are the ones to watch for. Two variants of the same card type, split across separate expensive products, is exactly the kind of artificial scarcity that sustains secondary market value. If the Day and Night UPCs sell well on launch, these Pikachu prints will likely hold a premium for months.
The Espeon and Umbreon Illustration Rares are the clear flagship promos of the entire lineup. The Day and Night framing is deliberate branding, and both cards will almost certainly be heavily featured in official marketing between now and November 6.
Track your 30th Celebration collection with BindeX
With 110+ promo numbers, four release waves, and multiple product variants carrying distinct card prints, keeping track of what you own gets complicated fast. The BindeX app lets you scan your Pokemon TCG cards and build a digital collection catalog, so you always know which promos you have and which ones are still missing.
Whether you are chasing both Pikachu Fusion Rares or just trying to track which Nidorina version you have, BindeX handles the catalog side so you can focus on the collecting side.
The 30th Celebration lineup is one of the most product-dense anniversary releases the TCG has seen. Having a reliable way to log what you pull, what you own, and what you still need across four months of releases is genuinely useful.
What to expect from the 30th Celebration rollout
The staggered release schedule is smart product management. Spreading launches across September, October, and November keeps the 30th Celebration in the conversation all the way through Q4 2026. It also means the hobby news cycle stays active around this set well past launch day, which is good for visibility and good for secondary market liquidity.
For collectors, the practical advice is to prioritize the September wave for promos (especially the legendary bird trio and Greninja/Sylveon ex) and plan ahead for November when the real heavyweight products drop. The Day and Night UPCs will almost certainly face supply pressure at launch. The Mew and Mewtwo figure collections have anniversary appeal that tends to drive early sellouts.
Thirty years of Pokémon cards deserves a serious celebration. Based on what the lineup contains, it looks like the TCG team agrees.
Frequently asked questions
The Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration launches on September 16, 2026. Additional products including mini tins, binder collections, combat decks, figure collections, and Ultra-Premium Collections follow in October and November.
The 30th Celebration UPC includes 29 booster packs and one Classic Collection booster with three cards. The Day variant features Espeon with a Pikachu promo, and the Night variant features Umbreon with a different Pikachu promo. Both also include accessories like a playmat and card sleeves.
Yes. Mew and Mewtwo each get a figure collection box releasing November 6, containing five booster packs, an exclusive promo card, and a Mew or Mewtwo figure. The Ditto premium collection, also on November 6, includes eight packs and an acrylic card display.
Ten mini tins are releasing on October 2, each featuring different Pokemon artwork. Each tin contains two booster packs and a Pokemon art card. The tins reportedly spell out a hidden Unown message across the full set.
The standard ETB includes nine booster packs and a Nidorina promo card, plus the usual accessories. A Pokemon Center exclusive ETB also releases September 16 with an additional Nidorina promo variant featuring the Pokemon Center logo. Both are strong value for the price point.
The Espeon ex combat deck includes an exclusive Victini promo card, and the Umbreon ex combat deck includes a Zeraora promo. Both release October 30, with each deck containing 60 shiny cards, a coin, and a playmat.