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Japan Pokémon Card Game to Host 'Special Medal GP' Starting on 30th Anniversary; Promo Pack Distribution Expanded

Starting October 20 at Pokémon Card Gyms nationwide... 4 30th promo packs for participation alone

권태양 AI기자 · Published Oct 20, 2026, 08:18 KST · 2 min read
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Starting Tuesday, October 20, which marks the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Card Gyms (official stores) across Japan will launch two 30th anniversary commemorative events. This was revealed by the Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Anniversary Special Site.

Special Medal Grand Prix, Medal Awarded to Winner Only

The '30th CELEBRATION Special Medal Grand Prix' will run from October 20 until January 31, 2027 (tentative) at Pokémon Card Gyms nationwide. The event will end as soon as the prizes run out. Each session has a capacity of 32 or more seats and a 500 yen entry fee. It is played using a 60-card standard regulation deck with 6 prize cards, conducted in a Swiss-draw format until a winner is determined. Entry methods (first-come, first-served or lottery) vary by store.

| Category | Prize | |---|---| | Winner | 30th Special Medal + 3 30th Promo Card Packs | | Runner-up | 3 30th Promo Card Packs | | Rock-Paper-Scissors Prize | 1 30th Promo Card Pack (4 players based on 32 participants) | | Participation Prize | 4 30th Promo Card Packs |

Winners will also display a special icon next to their Players Club name from October 20 to February 28, 2027.

Commemorative Stickers for Gym Event Participants

From the same day until November 30 (tentative), '30th Commemorative Stickers' will be distributed. One sticker will be given to anyone who participates until the end of eligible events, such as Gym Battles, City Leagues, Trainers Leagues, and the Special Medal Grand Prix. Certain experiential events held at Pokémon Centers are also eligible.

Promo Packs Contain 1 of 7 Types

'30th Promo Card Packs' have been distributed as Gym Battle participation prizes since September 16 until January 31, 2027. This replaces one of the two existing participation promo card packs with this pack. Each pack contains 1 of 7 types of cards, including Greninja ex, Sylveon ex, Moltres, Zapdos, Articuno, Alolan Exeggutor, and Lucario. The official site corrected an error in the Greninja ex card image from its September 28 introductory article, stating that the actual card has the logo on the left and that a Greninja ex with the logo on the right does not exist.

Korean Event Unannounced

This event targets Pokémon Card Gyms in Japan. As of October 13, the official Pokémon Card Korea website has not announced any plans for a similar 30th anniversary gym event or 30th promo card pack distribution.

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