News · 1 June 2026
Classic Pokémon cards return in September set
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Pokémon fans can get their hands on classic cards again this September, as a special new set celebrates the game's 30th anniversary. The Pokémon Company is launching the "30th Celebration" expansion on September 16, marking its first global simultaneous release. Every booster pack will contain five foil cards and one foil basic energy, including one of 30 unique Pikachu designs.
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