Everyone's waiting for the Pokemon 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection, set for September 16, 2026. This feels big because it's a first edition, as far as we can tell. HobbyCardIndex hasn't cataloged earlier versions, so collectors will be flying blind on card values and market moves right after release.
Product Options & Pricing
There are a few ways to buy this stuff. A Booster Box, which has 36 packs, is probably going to be $143.64 MSRP. Single Booster Packs are $3.99 MSRP. If you want a lot, a Case of Booster Boxes holds six boxes, so 216 packs total, and that'll run you $861.84 MSRP. You can also grab a Blister Pack with one booster pack for $4.99 MSRP, or a Mini-Tin, also one pack, for $4.99 MSRP. And there's a Collector's Chest with six booster packs for $29.94 MSRP.
Set Composition
The set's got 151 unique cards in it. That breaks down to 70 common cards, 40 uncommon cards, 25 rare cards, and 16 ultra-rare cards. With 16 ultra-rares they're really leaning into those big pulls in this product. We'll probably see some specific chase cards pop up as the ones everyone wants.
Key Chase Cards
There are a few cards we'll definitely be watching. The Charizard, a Fire-type, is expected to be a 1:1,000 pack pull. Pikachu, Electric-type, also a 1:1,000 pack pull. Mewtwo, Psychic-type, is a bit tougher at 1:1,500 packs. And the Venusaur, Grass-type, is a 1:1,200 pack pull. These cards, especially if they grade high like a PSA 10, BGS 10, SGC 10, or CGC 10, are probably going to get a lot of attention on the secondary market.
Market Outlook for a First Edition
Since this is a first edition, we don't really have any old sales data to compare against. The market's just going to figure out what these cards are worth based on who wants them and how many are out there once they release. So, collectors should probably expect prices to be pretty jumpy at first.
What to Watch on Release Day
On September 16, 2026, when it drops we should all keep an eye on immediate sales for sealed product, especially Booster Boxes and Cases. The first prices for raw singles, particularly those ultra-rares, will give us an early idea of how people are feeling about the set. How many graded Charizard, Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Venusaur cards sell, and for what price, will be pretty important for understanding where this set is headed long-term.
We'll be tracking live sold comps for the Pokemon 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection on HobbyCardIndex once it's out there.