Alleged scans from a Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box booklet have circulated online, apparently showing a selection of ex cards, illustration-style cards and classic reprints. Some of the cards match official promotional material, but the complete list remains unconfirmed and should still be treated as a reported leak. The Pokémon 30th anniversary card leaks point to paired Pikachu ex artworks, several Eeveelutions and a possible Classic Collection of vintage reprints, ahead of a confirmed worldwide release on 16 September 2026.
Quick answer
- What reportedly leaked
- Pages from an early card-list booklet, apparently showing higher-rarity ex cards, illustration-style artwork and classic reprints.
- Where the images came from
- A social media post sharing scans said to be from a 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box booklet.
- Are they confirmed?
- No. Reported leak. Some details align with official material, but the full list is unverified.
- Official release date
- 16 September 2026, worldwide (including Australia).
- Most discussed reported cards
- Pikachu ex (Day and Night artworks), Umbreon ex, Espeon ex, Gengar ex, Mew ex, Mewtwo ex, and a Base Set Charizard reprint in a possible Classic Collection.
What is Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration?
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration is the English expansion marking three decades of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Rather than functioning as a standard competitive set, it is built as a retrospective: a mix of new artwork and classic cards drawn from different eras of the game's history.
The Pokémon Company has confirmed a worldwide launch on 16 September 2026, with further 30th anniversary products scheduled to follow after that initial release. Australian collectors are part of that worldwide date, so the Pokémon 30th anniversary release date is the same here as in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
The pack format is unusual. Each booster pack is expected to contain five foil cards plus one foil Basic Energy, and every card in the expansion carries a foil treatment. Each pack also includes one of 30 unique Pikachu cards, giving the mascot a dedicated sub-collection running through the whole set. The expansion also introduces a new rarity called Futuristic rare.
| Detail | Official information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English expansion name | Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration | Confirmed |
| Worldwide release date | 16 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| Australian release | Included in the worldwide launch | Confirmed |
| Pack contents | Five foil cards plus one foil Basic Energy | Confirmed |
| Pikachu cards | 30 unique Pikachu cards, one per pack | Confirmed |
| Foil treatment | Every card in the expansion is foil | Confirmed |
| New rarity | Futuristic rare | Confirmed |
| Classic cards | Includes classic cards from across the TCG's eras | Confirmed |
| Further products | More products scheduled after the September launch | Confirmed |
Everything in that table comes from official material. You can read the official Pokémon 30th Celebration announcement and view the official 30th Celebration product showcase for the current confirmed picture, including the Elite Trainer Box and other 30th anniversary products.
What exactly leaked?
The circulating images reportedly show pages from an early 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box card-list booklet — the kind of insert that lists every card in an expansion. Booklets like this are printed well ahead of release, which is why early copies occasionally escape distribution channels.
- The scans first circulated through social media before being aggregated by news outlets and card galleries.
- They appear to show higher-rarity ex cards, illustration-style artwork and a run of classic reprints.
- Some details line up with official promotional material, which is what gave the leak credibility in the first place.
- Images can be altered, mislabelled or misidentified, and early print material does not always match the final product.
- The complete list remains provisional until The Pokémon Company publishes the official card list.
You can view the alleged Elite Trainer Box booklet scans on Reddit where they were originally shared, and read the VICE report on the alleged card-list leak for the wider coverage of how the Pokémon 30th Celebration leaks spread.
Biggest reported Pokémon 30th anniversary chase cards
"Chase card" status is decided after release by rarity, pull rates and demand — not by a leak. That said, these are the cards collectors are talking about most, and the reasons are worth understanding.
Pikachu ex Day and Night
The reported list includes two Pikachu ex cards with paired day and night scenes. Paired artwork is a reliable demand driver: collectors who buy one usually want the other, which concentrates interest across two cards rather than diluting it. These reported cards are separate from the 30 Pikachu pack cards confirmed by official sources.
Umbreon ex and Espeon ex
Umbreon has been the most consistently expensive Eeveelution across recent expansions, and Espeon typically ships as its counterpart. If both appear at high rarity, expect them to dominate early secondary-market conversation. Bear in mind that multiple Eeveelutions in one set can also split collector budgets.
Gengar ex
Gengar carries a large standalone collector base that does not depend on competitive relevance. Cards like this often hold steadier graded demand after the initial release spike fades.
Mew ex and Mewtwo ex
Both are tightly associated with the original era of the TCG, which makes them a natural fit for an anniversary set and gives them appeal beyond the current player base.
Sylveon ex, Jirachi ex and Greninja ex
These reported inclusions round out the higher-rarity slots. Greninja in particular has a track record of strong interest when it receives special illustration treatment, while Jirachi appears less often at high rarity, which makes its pricing harder to anticipate.
View the Reported Pokémon 30th Anniversary Leaked Cards
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Reported modern ex and illustration-style cards
Pikachu ex — Day artwork
One half of a reported paired Pikachu ex duo, showing a daytime scene alongside a matching night version.
Paired artwork sets historically attract collectors who want both halves, which concentrates demand on two cards instead of one.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Pikachu ex — Night artwork
The reported night-scene counterpart to the Day artwork Pikachu ex.
Pikachu is the anniversary mascot, and a night-scene illustration would sit apart from the 30 standard Pikachu pack cards.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Umbreon ex
Reported in the circulating booklet pages as a higher-rarity Eeveelution card.
Umbreon has been the single most consistently expensive Eeveelution in recent sets, so any new high-rarity version draws immediate attention.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Espeon ex
Reported alongside Umbreon ex, apparently as a companion Eeveelution card.
Espeon and Umbreon are frequently released as a pair, and collectors tend to chase both to complete the duo.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Gengar ex
Appears in the reported list as one of the higher-rarity non-Eeveelution cards.
Gengar has a large standalone collector base independent of competitive play, which usually supports steady graded demand.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Jirachi ex
Reported as part of the set's higher-rarity ex line-up.
Jirachi appears less often at high rarity, so scarcity of comparable cards can make pricing harder to predict.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Mew ex
Listed in the circulating pages among the anniversary ex cards.
Mew is closely tied to the original era of the TCG, which fits the anniversary theme and broadens its audience.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Mewtwo ex
Reported as a companion to Mew ex in the leaked booklet pages.
Mewtwo is one of the most recognisable Pokémon in the TCG's history and typically sees strong first-week demand.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Sylveon ex
Reported as another Eeveelution inclusion in the higher-rarity slots.
Eeveelution cards tend to be cross-collected, meaning several cards in the same family compete for the same collector budget.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Greninja ex
Appears in the reported list among the illustration-style ex cards.
Greninja has a track record of high secondary-market interest whenever it receives a special illustration treatment.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Possible Classic Collection reprints
A separate part of the reported list points to a Classic Collection — a subset reprinting well-known cards from earlier eras with modern foil treatment. Official material confirms the expansion includes classic cards from across the TCG's history, which is why this part of the leak is taken seriously, but the specific line-up below is still unverified. You can see the possible Classic Collection line-up for the full community analysis.
Base Set Charizard reprint
Reported as part of a possible Classic Collection subset reprinting well-known cards from earlier eras.
A modern, foil-treated Base Set Charizard would be the most discussed card in the set, and reprints of this type usually draw the highest grading volume.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Crystal Lugia reprint
Reported among the possible Classic Collection reprints drawn from the e-Card era.
Crystal-type cards are difficult and expensive to buy in original form, so accessible reprints attract collectors priced out of vintage.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Shining Celebi reprint
Reported as one of the Shining-era cards in the possible Classic Collection line-up.
Shining cards are a nostalgia anchor for Neo-era collectors and are rarely reprinted.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
Dark Tyranitar reprint
Reported as a Team Rocket-era inclusion in the possible Classic Collection.
Dark-era cards have a dedicated following, though demand is usually narrower than for Charizard or Lugia.
Not confirmed by The Pokémon Company. Name, artwork, rarity and numbering may change.
For a continuously updated visual list, the community-maintained current visual 30th Anniversary card-list reference tends to reflect new reveals faster than static articles, and the reported 30th Anniversary card gallery collects the individual reported images with attribution.
Pokémon 30th Celebration release date and Australian availability
The confirmed worldwide release date is 16 September 2026, and Australia is included in that launch. In practice, Australian collectors should still expect variation between retailers: local game stores, big-box retailers and online sellers receive allocations at different times, and individual products within the 30th anniversary range are scheduled to arrive after the initial launch window.
Grade Hunter does not publish Australian retail prices, pre-order availability or print quantities for this set, because none of that has been confirmed by a named source. Anything you see quoted as an Australian RRP before official retailer listings appear should be treated as an estimate.
Will the Pokémon 30th anniversary cards be worth grading?
This is the question that matters most for anyone treating the set as more than a collection, and the honest answer is that nobody can calculate it yet. Collector demand on its own does not determine grading profitability. A card everyone wants can still be a poor submission if raw copies are expensive and gem-mint supply grows quickly.
Once the set is out, these are the inputs that decide it:
- Raw card purchase price, including postage
- PSA 9 and PSA 10 completed sale prices
- Grading and return shipping costs (Grade Hunter uses a fixed US$75 grading cost)
- Marketplace and payment fees on the eventual sale
- Pull rates for the relevant rarity
- Print quality — centring, edge wear and surface consistency straight from the pack
- Gem-mint grading rates for the set
- Population reports, and how quickly they grow
- Number of completed sales, not asking prices
- Liquidity — how long a graded copy takes to sell
- Price momentum in the weeks after release
- Supply as reprints and later products arrive
- The gap between listed asking prices and actual completed sales
If you want to build the habit now, our guide on whether grading Pokémon cards is worth it covers the decision framework, and what to look for when buying raw cards for grading walks through condition assessment before you spend anything. For release-week sourcing, finding cheap raw cards on eBay is the practical companion piece.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Pokémon 30th Anniversary card leaks real?
The circulating images appear plausible and overlap with some official 30th Celebration promotional material, but the complete list has not been authenticated by The Pokémon Company. Treat it as a reported leak: names, artwork, rarities and set numbering may still change.
When is Pokémon 30th Celebration released?
The Pokémon Company has confirmed a worldwide release on 16 September 2026, with additional 30th Celebration products scheduled to follow after the initial launch.
When does Pokémon 30th Celebration release in Australia?
Australia is part of the worldwide 16 September 2026 launch. Individual products and retailer stock levels can still vary between stores and distributors.
How many Pikachu cards are in Pokémon 30th Celebration?
Official information says the expansion contains 30 unique Pikachu cards, and one Pikachu card appears in every booster pack.
Is Charizard in the Pokémon 30th Anniversary set?
A Base Set Charizard reprint appears in the reported Classic Collection line-up, but as of 12 August 2026 that specific card is a reported leak rather than an officially confirmed inclusion. Check the official expansion page for the current confirmed list.
What are the biggest reported chase cards?
The most discussed reported cards are the paired Pikachu ex Day and Night artworks, Umbreon ex, Espeon ex, Gengar ex, Mew ex, Mewtwo ex and a Base Set Charizard reprint. Final rarity, pull rates and collector demand will determine the actual chase hierarchy after release.
Where can I see the leaked Pokémon 30th Anniversary cards?
The alleged Elite Trainer Box booklet scans were originally shared on the r/PokemonTCG subreddit, and third-party galleries have since collected the individual images. Grade Hunter links to those sources rather than rehosting the scans.
Will Pokémon 30th Anniversary cards be worth grading?
It depends on raw purchase price, card condition out of the pack, grading and shipping costs, marketplace fees, gem-mint rates, population growth and completed graded sales. None of that data exists yet for an unreleased set, so no reliable ROI can be calculated today.
Is there a complete Pokémon 30th Celebration card list?
No complete official card list has been published yet. The official expansion page carries confirmed details, while community trackers maintain the most up-to-date provisional visual list.
Sources and update history
Official Pokémon sources
- Official 30th Celebration expansion pageThe Pokémon Company
- Read the official Pokémon 30th Celebration announcementPokemon.com (UK)
- View the official 30th Celebration product showcasePokemon.com (UK)
Reported leak sources
- View the alleged Elite Trainer Box booklet scans on Redditr/PokemonTCG
- View the reported 30th Anniversary card gallerySawadee Kard
Secondary reporting
- Read the VICE report on the alleged card-list leakVICE
- See the possible Classic Collection line-upPokéBeach
- View the current visual 30th Anniversary card-list referencePokéCottage
Update log
- Published ·
Initial article created. Official expansion details checked against The Pokémon Company sources; reported card list checked against the circulating booklet scans and secondary reporting.
- Last verified ·
All source links and card statuses reviewed. No leaked card in this article has been individually confirmed by The Pokémon Company at the time of writing.
- Future updates
Card statuses will be changed from "reported leak" to "officially revealed" or "officially confirmed" as The Pokémon Company publishes each card, and leak links will be replaced with official sources where available.
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