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As of 15 October 2026. Japan releases the "30th CELEBRATION Card Sets" on 16 October: nine sets, one per Pokémon generation, each with its region's three starters as promo cards.
Nine sets, nine regions
For Pokémon's 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company is releasing one set per generation in Japan, from Kanto to Paldea. Each set features the three starter Pokémon of its region.
The first one, for Generation 1, brings together Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, as promo cards numbered 101 to 103/M-P.
What each set contains
- 3 holo promo cards of the generation's starters;
- 2 booster packs of the Japanese 30th CELEBRATION set;
- 1 cardboard card stand.
All nine sets release on the same day, Friday 16 October 2026.
Hard-to-find sets
On the ground, Pokémon products often go through lotteries or sell out within minutes on release day, sometimes with a per-customer limit.
The 30th anniversary starter promos are already in demand. The 30th anniversary Charmander promo, graded CCC 9.5, is one example.
What about Europe?
No European release of these sets has been announced so far.