The Pokémon TCG’s 30th anniversary set releases September 16, 2026 — and it’s unlike any set the game has produced before. Every single card in the 30th Celebration set is a foil. Not just the rares. Every card.
What Is the 30th Celebration Set?
2026 marks 30 years since the Pokémon Trading Card Game first launched in Japan in October 1996. The 30th Celebration set is the flagship anniversary product — an all-foil expansion drawing from 30 years of Pokémon history with a new Anniversary Rare rarity exclusive to this set.
NC Stores Carrying Pokémon TCG
These stores in the GHF NC directory carry Pokémon TCG. Call ahead on or just before September 16 to confirm stock and whether they received the anniversary set — allocation on major anniversary releases can vary by store.
Triangle Area
- The Gamer’s Armory — Cary
- Galactic Games NC — Cary
- Game Theory Raleigh — Raleigh
- Hidden Block Games Raleigh — Raleigh
Charlotte Area
- Buzz City Games — Concord
- Alternate Universes Charlotte — Charlotte
Western NC
- Katmandu Games — Waynesville
Central NC
- Raven Forge Games — Sanford
Sandhills
- Gamers Guild — Spring Lake
Why This Set Matters for Collectors
The 25th Celebration set (2021) remains one of the most valuable recent Pokémon TCG releases on the secondary market. The 30th marks an even more significant milestone with an all-foil format — positioning it as the highest-profile collector release of the year. If you’re a collector, this is the set not to miss in 2026.
Find all NC Pokémon TCG stores in the GHF NC directory →
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