Pokémon 30th CELEBRATION Card Set: Every Starter Trio, Explained

The 30th CELEBRATION Card Set is a small, friendly anniversary product: pick your favorite region, get its three starters as holo promos, and open two packs of the newest Japanese set. It's a ¥1,200 buy, so it's more of a gift or a binder piece than an investment. Here's everything we could confirm from official sources, as of Oct 12, 2026.

What the Card Set is

The Pokémon Company is celebrating 30 years of the Pokémon Card Game. Alongside the 30th CELEBRATION expansion (M6a), which came out on Sep 16, 2026, it's releasing a line of Card Sets on Oct 16, 2026. Each one honors the first partner Pokémon of one of the 9 regions from the main video game series.

The official site describes them as full-illustration cards of "the Pokémon who became your first partner on your adventure." That's the hook: nostalgia, one region at a time.

All 9 versions at a glance

All nine release on the same day at the same price. Names below are the English names of the Pokémon on each set; the official Japanese product names list them in the same order.

Source: official Pokémon Card Game 30th anniversary site, checked Oct 12, 2026. Prices are Japan's suggested retail price, tax included, not resale prices.

Meet all 9 Card Sets

Here's every version in generation order: the official package, then the region's three starters with their Japanese holo promo cards.

Gen 1 · Kanto

Promo cards: Bulbasaur 101/M-P · Charmander 102/M-P · Squirtle 103/M-P

The original trio from Pokémon Red and Green, and the set most collectors will reach for first. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 2 · Johto

Promo cards: Chikorita 104/M-P · Cyndaquil 105/M-P · Totodile 106/M-P

Johto's trio from Gold and Silver, with Cyndaquil front and center. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 3 · Hoenn

Promo cards: Treecko 107/M-P · Torchic 108/M-P · Mudkip 109/M-P

Hoenn's Ruby and Sapphire starters, a favorite trio for Mudkip fans. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 4 · Sinnoh

Promo cards: Turtwig 110/M-P · Chimchar 111/M-P · Piplup 112/M-P

Sinnoh's trio from Diamond and Pearl, including fan favorite Piplup. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 5 · Unova

Promo cards: Snivy 113/M-P · Tepig 114/M-P · Oshawott 115/M-P

Unova's Black and White starters, on a sleek black package. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 6 · Kalos

Promo cards: Chespin 116/M-P · Fennekin 117/M-P · Froakie 118/M-P

Kalos's trio from X and Y, with Froakie, who later evolves into Greninja. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 7 · Alola

Promo cards: Rowlet 119/M-P · Litten 120/M-P · Popplio 121/M-P

Alola's Sun and Moon starters, led by the ever-popular Rowlet. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 8 · Galar

Promo cards: Grookey 122/M-P · Scorbunny 123/M-P · Sobble 124/M-P

Galar's Sword and Shield trio, on a bright blue package. Set price: ¥1,200.

Gen 9 · Paldea

Promo cards: Sprigatito 125/M-P · Fuecoco 126/M-P · Quaxly 127/M-P

Paldea's Scarlet and Violet starters, the newest trio in the line. Set price: ¥1,200.

What's inside each set

Every version contains the same three things:

• 3 holo promo cards: one each of that region's grass, fire and water starter, all numbered in Japan's MEGA promo series (M-P).
• 2 packs of 30th CELEBRATION (M6a): each pack holds 6 random cards.
• 1 paper card stand: it holds 3 cards, so you can display your trio.

The 27 promos run from 101/M-P to 127/M-P, three per version, in generation order (see each lineup above). Every version costs ¥1,200, the official suggested price including tax, per the official 30th anniversary site.

These promos come out with the Card Sets on Oct 16, 2026, so there's no market price for them yet. TCGplayer had no listings for 101/M-P to 127/M-P as of Oct 12, 2026. We'll add prices once real sales data exists.

The 30th CELEBRATION pack

Pack 1Pack 2

Every Card Set includes two of these Japanese 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) packs.

Sources: official 30th anniversary site for the yen price; TCGplayer market price via tcgcsv.com, updated Oct 12, 2026. The TCGplayer figure is a US resale price, not Japan retail.

The packs inside

The two packs in every Card Set are regular 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) expansion packs, the same set that launched in Japan on Sep 16, 2026. That's the set with the special Pikachu cards and the Futuristic Rare chase cards. Our 30th Celebration Pikachu guide and M6a top cards list cover what you can pull.

M6AEN: 30th Celebration (30C) · reported30th Celebrations30th セレブレーションReleased Sep 16, 2026 · 176 cards¥26,300–¥27,300 PACTCG board, 7 Japan-direct asks · Oct 15, 2026TCGplayer market (US resale) $207.69 · Oct 14, 2026See prices

Is there an English version?

Not that we know of. As of Oct 12, 2026, we haven't found an announcement of an English-language 30th CELEBRATION Card Set. We'll update this post if one is announced.

If you're comparing Japanese and English sets in general, our Storm Emeralda vs Delta Reign breakdown shows how a Japanese set and its English counterpart can differ in timing and price.

Want the box instead?

Two packs are a fun taste. If you want to really chase the 30th CELEBRATION cards, a sealed booster box is a far better way to open the set. Here are today's lowest Japan-direct asks on our board. They're live, dated, and shown before fees and shipping.

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• RyoNo reviews yetBest price¥26,300≈ $165.95
• urara5.0 (12)Best price¥26,300≈ $165.95
• TCGEXNo reviews yet¥26,500≈ $167.21

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What 30th Celebrations (M6A) costs delivered

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

When does the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set come out?

It releases in Japan on Friday, Oct 16, 2026, according to the official 30th anniversary site.

How many 30th CELEBRATION Card Set versions are there?

Nine. There's one for the starter trio of each region: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea.

What comes in a 30th CELEBRATION Card Set?

Three holo promo cards of one region's starters, two 30th CELEBRATION expansion packs (6 random cards each), and a paper stand that holds 3 cards.

How much is the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set?

The official suggested retail price in Japan is ¥1,200 each, tax included. Resale prices outside Japan will likely be higher, especially at launch.

Is the 30th CELEBRATION Card Set coming to English?

As of Oct 12, 2026, we haven't found an announcement of an English version. We'll update this answer if that changes.

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Can I order Card Sets through PACTCG?

Our board and Request Order are built for sealed booster boxes, with a 5-box minimum. If you want the 30th CELEBRATION set itself, you can request 30th CELEBRATION boxes or check the M6a price board.

Image sources: Card Set package photos and the Japanese promo card images (101/M-P to 127/M-P) are from the official Pokémon Card Game 30th anniversary site (30th.pokemon-card.com). Pokémon artwork is official artwork via the PokeAPI sprites repository. The 30th CELEBRATION pack photo is from TCGplayer via tcgcsv.com. All Pokémon images © The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures and GAME FREAK.

About the author: Bryce Watson is the founder of Pacific Card Exchange (PACTCG), a marketplace for buying sealed Japanese Pokémon booster boxes Japan-direct from Japanese sellers. Read his Osaka supply-chain story.

Pacific Card Exchange is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures, or GAME FREAK. Prices are snapshots from our daily seller board and change frequently.