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Pokémon TCG Gets Special Mewtwo 30th Anniversary Card With Limited Release
Pokémon is releasing a special Mewtwo promo card as part of the second wave of its Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th anniversary celebrations, giving collectors an extra item to chase beyond the standard sets. The card, illustrated by artist Nagisimo, will not appear in any regular 30th anniversary product and is instead being offered as a free bonus at participating US retailers, adding to an already hectic release schedule that has fans planning around pre-orders, queues and scalpers.
To claim the card, shoppers will need to spend at least $15 at participating stores from 2 October 2026, the same day the second batch of anniversary products launches, including Day and Night themed mini tins and six-pack Booster Bundles. Demand is expected to be high, as a similar promo during the 2026 World Championships saw stores sell out quickly, with retailers such as GameStop and Best Buy likely to see the strongest competition. The main anniversary set also contains a separate, hard-to-pull Mewtwo card, making the Nagisimo promo an alternative for fans keen to secure one. The first wave of anniversary products goes on sale on 16 September.
In short
- Special Mewtwo promo card launches 2 October with second 30th anniversary wave
- Requires a $15 purchase at select US retailers; supplies likely limited
- First anniversary product batch releases 16 September; expect high demand
Explained simply
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game in which players build decks to play against one another, while many fans also collect cards for their artwork or rarity. Pokémon is marking 30 years of the game with anniversary products released in several waves.
Mewtwo is one of Pokémon’s well-known fictional creatures and has appeared on many cards. Promo cards are special cards offered outside the regular sets, often through events or shops, so they can be harder to find than cards sold in standard packs.
Collectors may be interested in how these cards are distributed as well as how they look or play. Retail offers can draw shoppers to particular stores, while limited quantities can make sought-after cards difficult to obtain.