Pokémon 30th Celebration Card Sets: all 9 First Partner sets from Japan
Thomas KovacsLast updated: 21 October 2026 approx. 6 min read
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine “30th CELEBRATION” Card Sets were released in Japan on 16 October 2026. Each set is dedicated to a trio of starter Pokémon, the First Partner Pokémon of one region: from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle from Kanto to Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly from Paldea. Since 16 October 2026, you can find all nine sets in our shop.
Here you can find out what is inside a Card Set, which set belongs to which generation, and see all nine sets at a glance.
The most important points first:
- There are nine Card Sets, one for the starter Pokémon of each region, from the 1st to the 9th generation.
- Each set contains 3 promo cards (holo) of the starters, 2 “30th CELEBRATION” boosters with 6 cards each and 1 paper card stand.
- The 27 promo cards are numbered 101/M-P to 127/M-P and were all illustrated by Saboteri.
- This is the Japanese edition: the packaging and the cards are in Japanese.
- All nine sets are available in the AMAZINGTOYS® shop, each with its own product page.
What are the Pokémon 30th Celebration Card Sets?
The Card Sets are among the products The Pokémon Company is releasing in Japan to celebrate 30 years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The “30th CELEBRATION” expansion came out there on 16 September 2026, followed by the nine Card Sets on 16 October 2026.
The idea behind them: in the main games of the Pokémon series, every adventure begins with a starter Pokémon as your first partner. The Card Sets honour the starters of all nine regions that have been the setting of the main games so far. So each generation gets its own set with its three starters.
“MEGA” is part of the official Japanese product name and also appears on the packaging. That is why the sets are called “Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set” in our shop, followed by the names of the three starters.
How they differ from the First Partner Illustration Collection
“First Partner” is the official English term for starter Pokémon. Under this name, there is also the First Partner Illustration Collection. The idea is similar, but the contents are put together differently:
- 30th Celebration Card Set: nine sets, one per region. The three promo cards of the starters are fixed in the set, plus 2 booster packs and a card stand.
- First Partner Illustration Collection: three series covering three regions each. Every collection contains one pack with 3 of the 9 promo cards of its series, 2 more booster packs and a sticker sheet.
You can find all three series in our shop as well: Series 1 with Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola, Series 2 with Johto, Unova and Galar, Series 3 with Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea.
What is inside a Card Set?
All nine Card Sets have the same contents. According to the manufacturer, each set contains:
- 3 promo cards (holo): the three starter Pokémon of the region, 1 card each, with an illustration covering the whole card
- 2 “30th CELEBRATION” boosters: 6 random cards each, all of them holo cards according to the manufacturer
- 1 paper card stand: for 3 cards, so you can display the promo cards
The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the boosters are random, so no specific card is guaranteed.
The promo cards 101/M-P to 127/M-P
Together, the nine sets contain 27 promo cards. They carry the promo mark and the numbers 101/M-P to 127/M-P, in the order of the generations: Bulbasaur is 101/M-P, Quaxly is 127/M-P. All 27 cards were illustrated by Saboteri.
Each set only contains the three promo cards of its starter trio. To get all 27 promo cards from the Card Sets, you therefore need all nine sets.
All 9 Card Sets at a glance
Here you can find all nine Card Sets, sorted by generation. Click on the image or the names to go straight to the product page.
Generation 1 · Kanto
Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle
Promo cards 101 to 103/M-P
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Generation 2 · Johto
Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile
Promo cards 104 to 106/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 3 · Hoenn
Promo cards 107 to 109/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 4 · Sinnoh
Promo cards 110 to 112/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 5 · Unova
Promo cards 113 to 115/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 6 · Kalos
Promo cards 116 to 118/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 7 · Alola
Promo cards 119 to 121/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 8 · Galar
Promo cards 122 to 124/M-P
View Card Set
Generation 9 · Paldea
Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly
Promo cards 125 to 127/M-P
View Card Set
Which Card Set belongs to which generation?
In our shop, each set is listed with the names of its three starters, for example “Bulbasaur & Charmander & Squirtle”. The table shows you which region and which starters are in each set.
| Generation | Region | Starter trio | In the shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | RegionKanto | Starter trioBulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 2 | RegionJohto | Starter trioChikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 3 | RegionHoenn | Starter trioTreecko, Torchic, Mudkip | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 4 | RegionSinnoh | Starter trioTurtwig, Chimchar, Piplup | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 5 | RegionUnova | Starter trioSnivy, Tepig, Oshawott | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 6 | RegionKalos | Starter trioChespin, Fennekin, Froakie | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 7 | RegionAlola | Starter trioRowlet, Litten, Popplio | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 8 | RegionGalar | Starter trioGrookey, Scorbunny, Sobble | In the shopBuy Card Set |
| Generation 9 | RegionPaldea | Starter trioSprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly | In the shopBuy Card Set |
Which Card Set is right for you?
The easiest choice is the trio from the generation that introduced you to Pokémon: Kanto for the 1st generation with Pokémon Red and Blue, Paldea for the 9th generation with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
If you want the promo cards as a collection, go for all nine sets. With the nine card stands, you can display the 27 cards side by side. The two boosters in each set also add cards from the “30th CELEBRATION” expansion.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary at AMAZINGTOYS®
- All products for the 30th anniversary in one place
- Language, availability and price on every product page
- Dates and delays in the Release Guide
All dates for the anniversary
The Card Sets are among the products for the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. You can find all release dates, waves and delays of the other products in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide.
Note
Information on the contents of the Card Sets as stated by the manufacturer. Prices and availability in the shop may change at any time. The Card Sets are toys, collectible cards and trading cards, not financial products. This article is not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
Each set contains three holo promo cards with the starter Pokémon of one region, two boosters from the “30th CELEBRATION” expansion with 6 cards each and a paper card stand for 3 cards.
There are nine Card Sets, one for each region from Kanto (1st generation) to Paldea (9th generation).
The 27 promo cards show the starter Pokémon of all nine generations and carry the numbers 101/M-P to 127/M-P. Each set contains the three cards of its starter trio.
Yes. This is the Japanese edition: the packaging, promo cards and boosters are in Japanese.
A 30th Celebration Card Set contains the three promo cards of one region's starters as a fixed part of the set. The First Partner Illustration Collection comes in three series covering three regions each, and its pack contains 3 of the 9 promo cards of the series.
The Card Sets were released in Japan on 16 October 2026. All nine sets have been available in the AMAZINGTOYS® shop since 16 October 2026.
In our shop, each of the nine Card Sets costs CHF 39.90. Prices may change, and you can see the current price and availability on each product page.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Bulbasaur & Charmander & Squirtle - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Kanto region: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Bulbasaur (101/M-P), Charmander (102/M-P), Squirtle (103/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Chikorita & Cyndaquil & Totodile - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Johto region: Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Chikorita (104/M-P), Cyndaquil (105/M-P), Totodile (106/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Treecko & Torchic & Mudkip - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Hoenn region: Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Treecko (107/M-P), Torchic (108/M-P), Mudkip (109/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Turtwig & Chimchar & Piplup - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Sinnoh region: Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Turtwig (110/M-P), Chimchar (111/M-P), Piplup (112/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Snivy & Tepig & Oshawott - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Unova region: Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Snivy (113/M-P), Tepig (114/M-P), Oshawott (115/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Chespin & Fennekin & Froakie - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Kalos region: Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Chespin (116/M-P), Fennekin (117/M-P), Froakie (118/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Rowlet & Litten & Popplio - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Alola region: Rowlet, Litten and Popplio as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Rowlet (119/M-P), Litten (120/M-P), Popplio (121/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Grookey & Scorbunny & Sobble - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Galar region: Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Grookey (122/M-P), Scorbunny (123/M-P), Sobble (124/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.
Pokémon TCG: Mega 30th Celebration Card Set - Sprigatito & Fuecoco & Quaxly - JPN To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, nine 30th CELEBRATION Card Sets are released in Japan – one for the first partner Pokémon of each region. This set is dedicated to the Paldea region: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly as full-art holo promo cards, plus two Booster Packs from the Japanese expansion 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) and a card stand to display the three cards. Contents 3 holo promo cards: Sprigatito (125/M-P), Fuecoco (126/M-P), Quaxly (127/M-P), 1 of each 2 “30th CELEBRATION” Booster Packs (M6a) with 6 random cards each 1 paper card stand for 3 cards Product details Set: 30th CELEBRATION (M6a) Language: Japanese Release: 16 October 2026 The three promo cards are a fixed part of the set. The cards in the Booster Packs are random; a specific card is not guaranteed. Release Guide: You'll find all release dates, waves and delays in our Pokémon 30th Anniversary Release Guide. We keep the delivery dates up to date there.