The newest expansion set, Pokémon Celebrations, releases this October and pays homage to the past. The classic Pokémon WOTC cards will be released as a subset of 25 cards, with the beloved original card artwork and gameplay mechanics are also making a comeback. Whether you’re a fan wanting something new that honors the original, or you’re in need of a reprint set - the Pokémon TCG: Celebrations release will have something to meet your desires.
Pikachu Cards Revealed in the new Pokémon Celebrations.
UPDATE:
Seven beautiful Pikachu cards will be seen in the Pokémon Celebrations release, three of which are artwork remakes and attack updates on old cards - Pikachu Base, Surfing Pikachu, and Flying Pikachu.
The classic Pokémon WOTC cards will be released as a subset of 25 cards, close remakes of the iconic cards, and are to include Charizard, Umbreon, Tapu Lele-GX, Lv.X, Prime, Light & Dark Pokémon, and other discontinued card types.
The beloved original card artwork and gameplay mechanics are also making a comeback and will feature across nine new products in the Pokémon Celebrations lineup, including promo cards such as Light Pokémon, Delta Species (δ) Pokémon, and Pokémon Star.
“We look forward to commemorating this milestone with a new collection of products that Trainers of all types and ages will enjoy as they celebrate 25 years of Pokémon.”
- Barry Sams, vice president of the Pokémon Trading Card Game at The Pokémon Company International.
*Pictured: Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Mini Tins that will come in 8 different designs*
While the Japanese equivalent has fewer than 30 cards, the English main set (which will be Standard legal) is rumored to contain over 45 cards, including 4 x Pokemon V, 2 x Pokemon VMAX, and featuring Legendary, Mythical, Mew, Ho-Oh, Zamazenta, Flying Pikachu, and Surfing Pikachu plus Professor Oak is promised to appear.
Along with the main set, each Celebrations booster pack will contain 4 holo cards, all with foil treatments and a 25th anniversary logo, featuring characters from all regions of the Pokémon universe.
Official product images from Brazil have revealed the promos of Dragapult Prime, Mimikyu δ, Light Toxtricity, Hydreigon C, and Zacian LV.X.
Whether you’re a fan wanting something new that honors the original, or you’re in need of a reprint set - the Pokémon TCG: Celebrations release will have something to meet your desires.
Release Dates for Pokémon Celebrations
October 8 | 2021
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Collection—Dragapult Prime
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Collections—Lance’s Charizard V and Dark Sylveon V
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Deluxe Pin Collection
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Mini Tins (8 different designs)
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Elite Trainer Box
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Special Collection—Pikachu V-UNION
October 22 | 2021
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Premium Figure Collection—Pikachu VMAX
Pokémon TCG: Celebrations Ultra-Premium Collection
October ?? | 2021 - TBA
Celebrations Collector Chest
