A new trademark titled “Celebration Collection” was filed in Japan on November 17, 2025, and officially published on November 26.
Given the timing, many collectors believe this is the first hint toward the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the Pokémon Card Game in 2026.
Anniversary products have always played an important role in Pokémon TCG history, so this filing immediately caught the community’s attention.

To understand what the 30th Anniversary might look like, it’s worth revisiting the past.

During the 20th Anniversary, Japan held the “20th Anniversary Festa,” where every visitor received an exclusive Pikachu promo card. Event points could be exchanged for limited cards like Mewtwo and Magikarp, creating a festive, family-oriented celebration with Pikachu at the center.

The 25th Anniversary expanded even further, becoming a global phenomenon. Japan released the 25th Anniversary Collection, the highly popular GOLDEN BOX, and the one-card promo packs that became iconic among collectors worldwide. Once again, Pikachu was positioned as the face of the entire celebration.

Looking ahead to the 30th Anniversary, one pattern is clear from past milestones:
Pikachu consistently serves as the symbol of major anniversary events.
Considering the name “Celebration Collection” and the history of past releases, there is a strong possibility that a premium commemorative product similar to the GOLDEN BOX will be introduced.

Nothing has been officially announced, but if history repeats itself, the 30th Anniversary will be a major event, and Pikachu will almost certainly take center stage once again.
From an investment standpoint, it may not be a bad idea to prepare early by keeping an eye on key Pikachu cards.

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