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30th Celebration: are all the cards holo?
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Yes. Pokémon confirms that 30th Celebration booster packs are all foil: five foil cards, one foil Basic Energy and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. The expansion launched on 16 September 2026.
Does every pack have a Pikachu?
Yes. Each booster includes one of 30 Pikachu rare cards, with a different illustration for each design. Foil describes the card’s finish, so it doesn’t mean every card is a special illustration rare or has the same rarity.
Pokémon’s pack contents announcement
How long will 30th Celebration be printed?
There’s no confirmed print-end date in the official announcements linked here, checked on 12 November 2026. The launch date and later product releases don’t tell us when production will stop.
A sold-out listing only tells you that shop has no stock available. It doesn’t confirm that the set is out of print. Look for a dated announcement from Pokémon before treating a print-run claim as fact.
What reprint announcements tell us
What’s in the card list?
The main expansion’s TCGdex catalog lists 128 base-numbered cards and 161 numbered entries including cards beyond that numbering. Pokémon also highlights 30 returning cards in the Classic Collection. Keep the anniversary printing separate from an older original when checking off a reprint.
If you’re building around Mew and Mewtwo, compare the artwork and collector number before adding a card to your wants. You can collect a favourite pair without taking on every Pikachu design or the full Classic Collection.
When did the different products arrive?
The set launched on 16 September 2026. Pokémon’s product showcase lists more releases across September, October and November, so the launch date isn’t the release date for every box. Check the exact product, region and current shop listing before ordering.
The launch announcement confirms all-foil cards even where a third-party catalog uses a different finish label. Use Pokémon’s product information for pack contents and the card catalog for finding a particular printing.
See the official product showcase
Keep track of the ones you want
Browse Sets in Holo Folder, search for 30th Celebration and add the exact card to your wants. Give your favourite illustrations their own binder or make room for a larger checklist. Keep promos and Classic Collection reprints labelled so you know what you’re still after.
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Sources and updates
Release details and checklist counts checked on 12 November 2026. The links below show where the dates and counts come from.
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