{
  "id": 8280036,
  "title": "The 10 Coolest Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Cards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/the-10-coolest-pokemon-tcg-30th-celebration-cards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-30th-celebration-coolest-cards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Pikachu ex - ME: 30th Celebration #149/128 - This daytime Pikachu card stands out for its affordable price around $89.03 on TCGplayer, and its illustration of Espeon in the background makes it a standout piece for any 30th Celebration collection.\n\n2. Hisuian Zoroark - ME: 30th Celebration #123/128 - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary with a High-end art piece by Kamome Shirahama, this card's intricate linework and dark-fantasy flair make it a must-have for collectors.\n\n3. Pikachu - ME: 30th Celebration #029/128 - A favorite among fans, this quirky, adorable design by Pokémon Art Director James Turner brings the world of Generation 8 to life with its pop-art illustration style.\n\n4. Alolan Exeggutor - ME: 30th Celebration #129/128 - An amusing regional variant, this card brings humor with a towering palm tree in an Alolan beach scene, illustrated by AYUMI ODASHIMA at a moderate market price of $3.50.\n\n5. Mew ex - ME: 30th Celebration #152/128 - A popular chase card featuring Mew, the first-ever Mythical Pokémon, resting in a sun-dappled forest. Its timeless significance makes it a valuable addition to any collection at a high market price of $231.14.\n\n6. Lapras - ME: 30th Celebration #131/128 - Evoking a warm vacation feeling, this card features Lapras gliding through ocean waves alongside adorable Spheal. Artist Amelicart brings this serene and atmospheric scene to life at an average market price of $19.98.\n\n7. Meowth - ME: 30th Celebration #144/128 - Captured in a relatable scene by artist OKUBO, Meowth's intoxicated state over a staircase bannister is a nod to any cat owner's experience. This card's budget-friendly price of $28.53 makes it an attractive choice for collectors.",
  "summary": "Here's our top 10 picks for the coolest and most artistically inspired Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration cards we've found so far, including Jirachi, Mew, Sylveon, and a few other budget-friendly fan favorites.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}