Pokémon has revealed a fresh batch of cards from the 30th Celebration expansion, divided between a bright daytime theme and a nocturnal night theme
The showcase centers on illustration rares and special illustration rares, the art-forward rarity tiers that have become a focus for collectors
The reveal arrives as lead-up to the anniversary set’s launch, marking three decades of the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration has pulled back the curtain on a new run of cards, sorting them into a day-and-night split that runs through the entire expansion. The reveal leans on the set’s illustration rares and special illustration rares, spotlighting the artwork as much as the Pokémon themselves ahead of the anniversary release.
The daytime half leans into bright, sunlit scenes. Salamence ex is shown roaming clear skies, while an Alolan Exeggutor and an electrified Morpeko round out the sun-soaked cast. The returning Kanto legendary trio of Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres appears here as well, alongside Sylveon and Fuecoco, giving the day side a mix of nostalgic heavy-hitters and newer faces.
The night side flips the mood toward after-dark energy. Gholdengo takes the spotlight mid-dance, a group of Scraggy plays up a tougher look, and Jirachi ex anchors the set with a cosmic tilt. Toxtricity and Greninja carry the same nocturnal theme, and the reveal teases the legendary birds again in a combined image, hinting at how the trio’s individual cards might read as a single connected piece.
Check out the cards above. Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration launches September 16.
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