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Set market cap
27 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in 30th Celebration: Classic Collection
The top 10 cards are 78% of the set’s $1,116.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lugia | #149 | Rare Secret | $210.79 | — |
| 2 |  Charizard | #4 | Rare Holo | $192.50 | — |
| 3 |  Gengar | #94 | Rare Prime | $98.04 | — |
| 4 |  Magikarp | #203 | Illustration Rare | $84.13 | — |
| 5 |  N | #101 | Rare Ultra | $63.39 | — |
| 6 |  Rayquaza-EX | #85 | Rare Holo EX | $60.14 | — |
| 7 |  Mew VMAX | #114 | Holo Rare VMAX | $47.68 | — |
| 8 |  Pikachu & Zekrom-GX | #33 | Rare Holo GX | $41.57 | — |
| 9 |  Pikachu | #58 | Common | $37.14 | — |
| 10 |  Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND | #100 | LEGEND | $30.25 | — |
How 30th Celebration: Classic Collection is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
30th Celebration: Classic Collection pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare | 1 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 9 |
| Rare Secret | 1 | 1 in 180 | 1 in 180 |
Protect your 30th Celebration: Classic Collection cards
This set has 2 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Most valuable cards in 30th Celebration: Classic Collection
- Lugia #149 — $210.79
- Charizard #4 — $192.50
- Gengar #94 — $98.04
- Magikarp #203 — $84.13
- N #101 — $63.39
- Rayquaza-EX #85 — $60.14
- Mew VMAX #114 — $47.68
- Pikachu & Zekrom-GX #33 — $41.57
- Pikachu #58 — $37.14
- Darkrai & Cresselia LEGEND #100 — $30.25
About 30th Celebration: Classic Collection
30th Celebration: Classic Collection is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Mega Evolution series, released on 2026-09-16. The set contains 30 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,115.96, with Lugia #149 as the most valuable card at $210.79. Prices update nightly from live market data.
30th Celebration: Classic Collection — FAQ
How many cards are in 30th Celebration: Classic Collection?
30th Celebration: Classic Collection contains 30 cards.
What is the most valuable card in 30th Celebration: Classic Collection?
Lugia #149 at $210.79, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete 30th Celebration: Classic Collection set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,115.96 at market prices.
When was 30th Celebration: Classic Collection released?
30th Celebration: Classic Collection was released on 2026-09-16.