Marc Deschamps has been writing about video games and popular culture for more than a decade, at various outlets. Before joining GameRant, Marc worked as a freelancer, staff writer, and editor at sites like IGN, Nintendojo, and ComicBook. While Marc has a passion for Nintendo franchises like Mario, Pokemon, Metroid and Zelda, he also loves Sonic, Resident Evil and Yakuza. Gaming is one of Marc's oldest loves, but he also has a lot of knowledge and background covering comics and movies.
The Pokémon TCG is celebrating 30 years of the beloved franchise in 2026, and a brand new set will be released to celebrate the occasion. The Pokémon TCG was launched in 1996 and arrived soon after Pokemon red and green was released in Japan. Over the past three decades, Pokémon cards have become an important part of the brand, attracting new fans and strengthening the overall popularity of the franchise. Decades have passed since the original Base Set was released, but the game continues to appeal to old and new fans alike.
The Pokemon Company has officially pulled back the curtain Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration, a new set to be released on September 16th. Typically, Pokémon TCG set released in North America some time after debuting in Japan. However, that will not be the case this time. The new set will receive a worldwide release at the same time. Each pack will have a foil Pikachu card, and the franchise mascot will have 30 unique designs in the set. The packs will include reprints of classic cards, including the popular Base Set Charizard card. A new card rarity will also debut.
