Pokemon 30th anniversary October 23 release
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The gist
The Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection, featuring Meowth ex, launches October 23, 2026.
It's one of several 30th-anniversary products, with flagship Ultra-Premium sets due Nov. 6.
Background
The Pokémon Company makes the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and its products, and is marking the franchise's 30th anniversary with a wave of card releases. The Deck Crafter's Collection, built around the card Meowth ex, is described as filled with cards that are a major asset in many competitive decks, giving players easy access to tools for matches. It is one of several anniversary products, alongside the Ultra-Premium Collections that Yahoo Shopping calls the flagship products for the 30th Celebration set.
How it unfolded
- Oct 3, 2026 –4, 2026A Haunted Downtown event in Metuchen celebrates 30 years of Pokémon, including a Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration.
- Oct 21, 2026CBR reports that the Pokémon TCG: Deck Crafter's Collection launches October 23, 2026.
- Oct 23, 2026The Deck Crafter's Collection, featuring Meowth ex, is set to launch.
- Nov 6, 2026Official release date for the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) and Night (Umbreon); a retailer says the prerelease date was pushed back to November 6.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- CBR says October isn't done yet, with the anniversary bringing new TCG releases, exclusive bundles and more chances to add to collections, from special anniversary sets to Espeon ex and Umbreon ex battle decks.
- Caution
- Retailer Labyrinth DC says the prerelease date has been pushed back to November 6th, while regular release dates remain the same.
Still unverified
A post title says the Pokémon 30th Anniversary release date moved to Nov 10, while the same source says the prerelease date was pushed back to November 6th and regular release dates remain the same. A creator's announcement of a Costco 2-pack bundle drop in late October is not otherwise confirmed in the sources.