30th CELEBRATION (M6a) is the Japanese set made for the Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th anniversary. It came out on 16 September 2026 – the first Pokémon set ever released on the same day worldwide – and every single card in it is foil. This guide covers what's in a box, the chase cards with card numbers, how the Japanese version differs from the English one, and the other anniversary products around it. New to Japanese cards? Start with our complete guide to Japanese Pokémon cards.
At a glance
| Set code | M6a |
| Released in Japan | 16 September 2026 |
| English version | 30th Celebration – released the same day |
| Cards in the set | 165 numbered cards + 8 Basic Energy |
| Secret rares | 20 AR, 10 SAR and 2 FUR |
| Booster box | 20 packs × 6 cards, all foil |
| Biggest chase cards | Mew ex FUR 135/103 and Mewtwo ex FUR 134/103 |
What's in a booster box
A Japanese 30th CELEBRATION box holds 20 packs with 6 cards each, and all of them are foil. That makes it a shorter box than a normal Japanese set, which has 30 packs of 5 cards, but every pack is built around the anniversary:
- One Pikachu in every pack. The set has a 30-card Pikachu subset (017–046), each drawn by a different illustrator, starting with Ken Sugimori's Pikachu at 017.
- One Basic Energy in every pack. The eight Basic Energy cards were designed by the artist YOSHIROTTEN, who also made the two FUR cards.
- No guaranteed hits. The Pokémon Company hasn't published pull rates for the set, so no specific card is guaranteed in a box.
Japanese › Booster Boxes › 30th CELEBRATION (M6a)
How the set is built
- Main set (001–103). 73 regular cards plus the 30 Pikachu. Ten of the cards are Pokémon ex: Fuecoco ex 009, Greninja ex 015, Pikachu ex 047 and 048, Mewtwo ex 055, Mew ex 057, Sylveon ex 059, Gengar ex 076, Jirachi ex 081 and Salamence ex 088.
- Secret rares (104–135). 20 Art Rares (104–123), 10 Special Art Rares (124–133) and the two new Futuristic Rares (134–135). Unlike most Mega Evolution sets, there are no SR or MUR cards.
- Classic Collection (136–165). 30 reprints of famous cards from earlier eras, including Charizard 137, Shining Celebi 141, Dark Tyranitar 144, Rayquaza EX 154 and Magikarp 165. They carry a "C" mark next to the set code and are not legal in the Standard format.
- Basic Energy. Eight foil Basic Energy cards by YOSHIROTTEN.
Chase cards
These are the cards most collectors open the set for:
| Card | Number | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Mew ex | 135/103 | FUR |
| Mewtwo ex | 134/103 | FUR |
| Pikachu ex (night) | 127/103 | SAR |
| Pikachu ex (day) | 126/103 | SAR |
| Mew ex | 129/103 | SAR |
| Mewtwo ex | 128/103 | SAR |
| Sylveon ex | 130/103 | SAR |
| Gengar ex | 131/103 | SAR |
| Charizard | 137/103 | Classic Collection |
| Pikachu (Ken Sugimori) | 017/103 | Pikachu subset |
The remaining SARs are Fuecoco ex 124, Greninja ex 125, Jirachi ex 132 and Salamence ex 133. Collectors have also reported three unnumbered Mew cards in red, green and blue, marked R/RGB, G/RGB and B/RGB. They are not in any official card list, and nobody knows how rare they are.
FUR – the new top rarity
FUR stands for Futuristic Rare, a brand-new rarity introduced with 30th CELEBRATION. There are only two FUR cards in the Japanese set – Mewtwo ex 134/103 and Mew ex 135/103 – both designed by YOSHIROTTEN, and they sit above the SARs as the set's top cards. You can read more about how Japanese rarities work in our guide to Japanese rarities.
Japanese vs. English 30th Celebration
The English set, 30th Celebration, came out on the same day, but the two versions are built differently:
- Different numbering. The English main list has 128 cards, with secret rares numbered 129–158: Illustration Rares 129–146, Special Illustration Rares 147–156, and the two FUR cards as 157 (Mewtwo ex) and 158 (Mew ex). The Classic Collection is numbered separately.
- Different packs. An English pack has 5 foil cards plus 1 foil Basic Energy, again with one Pikachu guaranteed.
- Different Pikachu numbers. The 30 Pikachu are 023–052 in English instead of 017–046.
So a card's number tells you straight away which version you're holding. If you collect the English set, you'll find English 30th Celebration cards among our Pokémon singles.
English › Tins › 30th Celebration ex Tin
English › Collection Boxes › 30th Celebration Poster Collection
Other 30th CELEBRATION products in Japan
- 30th CELEBRATION Card Set (16 October 2026) – nine regional sets from Kanto to Paldea, each with three foil starter Pokémon promos and two M6a packs.
- Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon – two ready-to-play decks with full-art Espeon ex and Umbreon ex.
- FUTURISTIC BOX – a Pokémon Center product with two Pikachu ex promos in the FUR style, numbered 131/M-P and 132/M-P.
Open or keep sealed?
Because every card is foil and a box has only 20 packs, opening 30th CELEBRATION is quick and feels very different from a normal set. If you want the 30 Pikachu artist cards, opening is the whole point – there's one in every pack. Anniversary sets are also popular to keep sealed, but nobody can promise how any set will be valued in the future, so buy what you'll enjoy either way.
See the products
- 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) booster box, Japanese – sign up on the product page to hear when it's back in stock.
- All Japanese booster boxes
- 30th Celebration ex Tin (English)
- 30th Celebration Poster Collection (English)
Frequently asked questions
When was 30th CELEBRATION released?
On 16 September 2026, in Japan and worldwide on the same day. It was the first time a Pokémon set launched everywhere at once.
How many cards are in a 30th CELEBRATION pack?
A Japanese pack has 6 cards, all foil, including one of the 30 Pikachu and one Basic Energy. A booster box has 20 packs.
What does FUR mean?
FUR is short for Futuristic Rare, the new top rarity in 30th CELEBRATION. The Japanese set has two: Mewtwo ex 134/103 and Mew ex 135/103.
Is the English 30th Celebration the same set?
It has the same theme and many of the same cards, but the card list and numbering are different, and English packs have 5 foil cards plus a foil Basic Energy.
Can I play the Classic Collection cards in tournaments?
No. The 30 Classic Collection reprints carry a "C" mark and are not legal in the Standard format.
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