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Pokémon marks 30th anniversary

The gist

Pokémon marked its 30th anniversary on Feb. 27, 2026, with a yearlong wave of TCG releases.
The Sept. 16 Target drop sold out fast, showing how demand now outpaces supply.

How it unfolded

  1. 1996The original Pokémon games debuted in Japan.
  2. Feb 27, 2026The franchise marked its 30th anniversary, commemorating the original games' 1996 debut.
  3. Sep 15, 2026The Pokémon 30th CELEBRATION set had a global release; the Japanese version opened in Japan.

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