Most valuable Pokémon 30th Celebration cards (live prices)
By Eduard Mihaila · September 23, 2026
Which Pokémon 30th Celebration cards are actually worth money? This page ranks the set by live Cardmarket value — pulled straight from the PixelBinder 30th Celebration set, which you can open and sort by price yourself. The set code is 30C, worldwide release September 16, 2026; the money is concentrated in the secret rares above card 128.
Quick answer: the most valuable 30th Celebration card is the Mew ex Special Illustration Rare (152/128), around €160, ahead of Gengar ex (154/128) near €120 and the Futuristic Rare Mew ex (158/128) around €95. The numbered set below 128 is mostly a few euros. Prices are launch-week values and move — the live ranking is in the set list.
Top 10 most valuable 30th Celebration cards
These are the highest-value cards in the set right now, by live Cardmarket price. The whole set, sorted and always current, is one click away in the PixelBinder card database.
| # | Card | No. | Rarity | Live value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mew ex | 152/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€162 |
| 2 | Gengar ex | 154/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€119 |
| 3 | Mew ex | 158/128 | Futuristic Rare | ~€96 |
| 4 | Pikachu ex | 150/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€94 |
| 5 | Mewtwo ex | 151/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€83 |
| 6 | Pikachu ex | 149/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€79 |
| 7 | Mewtwo ex | 157/128 | Futuristic Rare | ~€78 |
| 8 | Sylveon ex | 153/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€69 |
| 9 | Jirachi ex | 155/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€66 |
| 10 | Greninja ex | 148/128 | Special Illustration Rare | ~€36 |
Live Cardmarket values, September 2026, from the PixelBinder 30th Celebration set. Launch-week prices are volatile; the figures above are a snapshot and update on their own in the database.
Why the value sits above card 128
The 30th Celebration set is 128 numbered cards plus secrets. The numbered set is the everyday part — Commons, Uncommons and the Double Rare ex cards — most of it worth a few euros or less. The value lives in the block above 128:
- Special Illustration Rares (148–156) — full-art ex cards with the alternate artwork collectors chase. Mew ex, Gengar ex, Pikachu ex, Mewtwo ex, Sylveon ex and Jirachi ex all land here, and they hold the top of the price list.
- Futuristic Rares (157–158) — the set’s brand-new rarity, illustrated in a neon style by YOSHIROTTEN, reserved for Mewtwo ex (157/128) and Mew ex (158/128): the Kanto duo that launched the game 30 years ago.
So the same Pokémon can appear twice — a Special Illustration Rare and a Futuristic Rare — at different numbers and different prices. Getting the number right is the difference between a €95 card and a €160 one. Our guide to reading a card’s set and number covers how to tell them apart.
The Classic Collection Charizard
Beyond the numbered set, the Classic Collection reprints iconic cards from the game’s history — Base Set Charizard first among them, with its 1999 artwork. It’s the pull everyone talks about, but it prices on its own market: a 2026 reprint and a 1999 original are two different cards. Our 30th Celebration set profile explains the split, and the collector guide places the release in the wider anniversary calendar. For the full list of every revealed card by number, see the 30th Celebration card list.
How to read (and catch) the prices
Launch week is the most volatile stretch of a set’s life: supply is thin at release, then grows as boxes are opened, so most cards drift down over the first weeks before settling. Two habits keep you ahead of it:
- Browse. Open the 30th Celebration set and sort by price — each card shows its number, rarity and live Cardmarket value, so the ranking above is always current without you rechecking a static table.
- Scan. Frame a card with PixelBinder: the app identifies it in English, French or Japanese and shows its value instantly. The card joins a collection whose total tracks itself, so you see your 30th Celebration cards move in real time.
Track your 30th Celebration pulls with PixelBinder
PixelBinder scans and prices Pokémon cards in English, French and Japanese from your iPhone camera. It reads each card’s name, language and collector number, so a Mew ex 158/128 Futuristic Rare is never confused with the 152/128 Special Illustration Rare — or with an MEP promo. Every card is valued with live Cardmarket and eBay data, then your collection total updates on its own. Scan a card once: you start free with 25 scans, no commitment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most valuable Pokémon 30th Celebration card?
At launch (September 2026) the most valuable 30th Celebration card is the Mew ex Special Illustration Rare (152/128), around €160 on Cardmarket, ahead of the Gengar ex Special Illustration Rare (154/128) near €120. Prices are live and move week to week — the up-to-date ranking is in the PixelBinder 30th Celebration set, sorted by price.
How much is the Futuristic Rare Mew ex worth?
The Futuristic Rare Mew ex (158/128) trades around €95, and the Futuristic Rare Mewtwo ex (157/128) around €78. They sit just below the Special Illustration Rares of the same Pokémon, which are scarcer pulls. All figures are launch-week Cardmarket values and change over time.
Which 30th Celebration cards are worth the most money?
The top of the set is the secret-rare block above card 128: the Special Illustration Rares (148–156) and the two Futuristic Rares (157–158). Mew ex, Gengar ex, Pikachu ex, Mewtwo ex, Sylveon ex and Jirachi ex lead. The numbered set below 128 is mostly a few euros or less.
Is the 30th Celebration Charizard valuable?
The reprinted Base Set Charizard sits in the Classic Collection, not the numbered set, and is one of the most sought-after pulls of the release. Note that a 2026 reprint and a 1999 original are two different cards on two different markets — always check the set and year before comparing prices.
Will 30th Celebration card prices go up or down?
Launch-week prices are the most volatile of a set's life: supply is thin at release, then falls as boxes are opened, so most cards drift down over the first weeks before settling. Chase cards like Mew ex and the Futuristic Rares hold value best. Track your own copies so you catch the swings instead of guessing.
Where can I see live 30th Celebration card values?
Open the 30th Celebration set in the PixelBinder card database and sort by price — every card shows its number, rarity and live Cardmarket value. Or scan your pulls with the PixelBinder app to file each card, in English, French or Japanese, into a collection that prices itself.