Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Battle Decks reportedly out Oct. 30 in German
Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks for the 30th Celebration set are reportedly due October 30, 2026 in the German-language release, each with an exclusive illustration card.
Two Battle Decks for the Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration special set are reportedly due on October 30, 2026 in the German-language release, where the set is called "30 Jahre". One is built around Espeon ex, the other around Umbreon ex. A release date for the English-language version is not given.
The decks celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon.
What is in each box
Each box holds a ready-to-play, fully holofoil 60-card deck built around a Pokémon ex, including one exclusive illustration card: a full-art Victini promo in the Espeon ex deck, and a Zeraora card in the Umbreon ex deck.
Both boxes also include a coin and a code card to play the deck online, along with the usual deck accessories.
Espeon ex deck
Espeon ex has 260 HP. Its attack deals 30 damage for each of your Pokémon in play, so up to 180 damage with a full Bench.
Delphox is its partner: an ability discards a Fire Energy from your hand and then draws until you have seven cards, and its attack deals 30 damage for each Energy attached to all of your Pokémon. Kangaskhan, Zacian and Moltres are the secondary attackers.
The Trainer cards listed include Lillie's Determination, Ultra Ball and Rare Candy.
Umbreon ex deck
Umbreon ex's attack costs two Energy and deals 100 damage, rising to 240 if your opponent's Active Pokémon already has at least one damage counter on it.
A support Pokémon ("Riffex" in German) speeds up Energy with its ability, and Zeraora is among the other attackers. Boss's Orders and Switch are among the Trainer cards.
Why it matters
The decks arrive in a busy run of anniversary news, alongside the Card Universe site built for the 30th anniversary.
What is still unknown
The price, the full decklists and the English-language release date have not been announced. There is no official publisher confirmation yet.
What it means for players
- In German-speaking markets, note October 30, 2026 as the reported release date.
- Each box is a complete 60-card deck with a coin and an online code card, so no extra cards are needed to start.
- Collectors get an exclusive Victini or Zeraora illustration card, depending on the deck.
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