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Pokemon cards 30th anniversary celebration

The gist

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration launched worldwide on Sept. 16, 2026, with 199 English cards.
Sellouts and resale markups make buying at MSRP hard for ordinary fans.

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 27, 2026The Pokémon franchise marked its 30th anniversary, commemorating the original games' 1996 debut in Japan.
  2. Sep 13, 2026Preorders sold out quickly, leaving launch day on Wednesday, Sept. 16 as the only chance for those who missed out; the full set list was nearly revealed.
  3. Sep 15, 2026Less than 24 hours before release, fans were desperate to secure a preorder or purchase, and Dick's Sporting Goods' anniversary drawing drew attention for its offer.

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