Pokémon is releasing two 30th Celebration Battle Decks, one led by Espeon ex and one by Umbreon ex, on October 30, 2026. Every card in both decks is foil. Here is what the official pages confirm and what they leave out.
When do the Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks release, and what is in the box?
The Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex and the 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Umbreon ex both launch on October 30, 2026. Pokémon's product gallery gives the date as "Launch: October 30, 2026" . Each is a ready-to-play deck with 60 foil cards, sold at the Pokémon Center and wherever Pokémon TCG products are sold (source: Pokemon.com product gallery).
Quick Answer: The Espeon ex and Umbreon ex 30th Celebration Battle Decks launch on October 30, 2026, according to Pokemon.com. They are two separate products. Each box holds a 60-card all-foil deck, a deck box, a playmat, a coin and an exclusive illustration rare-style promo card: Victini with Espeon ex, Zeraora with Umbreon ex.
These are two products sold separately, not one bundle. CBR, which covered the launch on October 7, 2026, counts them as the "2 new releases" in Pokémon's 30th anniversary lineup . Pokémon's October 2026 release roundup lists the Battle Decks as the month's last 30th Celebration release .
Pokemon.com lists the same contents for each box :
- A 60-card deck, all foil
- 1 deck box
- 1 playmat
- 1 coin
- 1 exclusive promo card in illustration rare style
| Product | Lead Pokémon | Exclusive promo | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex | Espeon ex | Victini (illustration rare style) | October 30, 2026 |
| 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Umbreon ex | Umbreon ex | Zeraora (illustration rare style) | October 30, 2026 |
The official pages do not publish a full card list for either deck. Pokémon's 30th Celebration product showcase calls each one an "all-foil 60-card deck" but gives no card list . The attack and Pokémon details that have circulated come from CBR's report, not from Pokémon, so this article credits CBR for them.
Which promo card comes with each deck: Victini or Zeraora?
Each deck comes with one exclusive promo card in illustration rare style. The Espeon ex deck includes a "burning bright" Victini, and the Umbreon ex deck includes an "electrifying" Zeraora . Pokémon also describes both promos in its 30th Celebration product showcase .
Illustration rare is a card style that uses full-art artwork with the scene running past the usual art frame. Pokémon uses that label for both promos. The official pages do not show final card images with set symbols or collector numbers.
Here is how the promos split between the two products, based on Pokemon.com's product gallery:
- 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex: Victini promo, illustration rare style
- 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Umbreon ex: Zeraora promo, illustration rare style
- Both promos: you need both decks. They are sold separately, and Pokémon has not announced a bundle with both.
Since each promo is tied to one deck, a collector who wants both cards has to buy both decks. Players who only want one list can buy just that deck, and its promo is already in the 60-card list. CBR's report says the Victini and Zeraora cards are also playable Pokémon in their decks. The next section covers their attacks.
Some retailer and aggregator blogs list collector numbers for these promos, such as MEP102 and MEP103. Neither Pokemon.com page shows a promo number, so treat these numbers as unconfirmed until the cards are released or Pokémon publishes official card images.
What do the decks play like? Attacks and Pokémon lists as reported by CBR
The Espeon ex deck builds up its Bench to power its attack, and the Umbreon ex deck hits Pokémon that have already taken damage. These details come from CBR, which covered the release on October 7, 2026 in an article by Scott Baird . Pokemon.com has not published attack text or a full card list, so everything in this section comes from that one source.
CBR says each Battle Deck has two copies of its lead Pokémon, either Espeon ex or Umbreon ex . CBR describes the two lead attacks as follows:
- Espeon ex, Solar Beatdown: 30 damage for each other Pokémon its controller has in play, per CBR .
- Umbreon ex, Lunatic Claw: 100 damage, plus another 140 if the opposing Pokémon has already lost HP, per CBR .
The promo Pokémon support these plans. CBR reports that Victini's Call for Family puts two Basic Pokémon onto the Bench, which helps fill the board for Solar Beatdown. Its V-Flame attack deals 50 damage . On the Umbreon side, CBR says Zeraora's Rapid Draw draws a card and its Electrobullet hits a Benched Pokémon. That damages a target in advance, which turns on Lunatic Claw's extra damage. CBR did not give a damage figure for Electrobullet.
| Detail (per CBR) | Battle Deck—Espeon ex | Battle Deck—Umbreon ex |
|---|---|---|
| Lead ex (copies) | Espeon ex (2) | Umbreon ex (2) |
| Lead attack | Solar Beatdown: 30 per other Pokémon in play | Lunatic Claw: 100, +140 if target has lost HP |
| Promo Pokémon | Victini: Call for Family, V-Flame (50) | Zeraora: Rapid Draw, Electrobullet (Bench hit) |
| Energy types | Fire, Psychic | Darkness, Lightning |
| Other Pokémon listed | Eevee, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox, Kangaskhan, Zacian, Moltres | Toxel, Toxtricity, Chi-Yu, Emolga, Yveltal |
According to CBR, the Espeon ex deck includes Victini, Eevee, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox, Kangaskhan, Zacian and Moltres. The Umbreon ex deck includes Zeraora, Toxel, Toxtricity, Chi-Yu, Emolga and Yveltal . CBR also reports that the Espeon ex deck uses Fire and Psychic Energy and the Umbreon ex deck uses Darkness and Lightning Energy.
Keep in mind:
- The official Pokemon.com product page confirms the lead ex Pokémon and the promos. It does not list attacks, HP or the full set of 60 cards.
- CBR did not publish Trainer card counts, Energy counts or quantities for Pokémon other than the lead ex.
- Exact card text and legal formats should be checked against the printed cards after the October 30, 2026 release.
How much do the 30th Celebration Battle Decks cost?
Pokémon has not published an official price for either deck. The Pokemon.com product gallery gives the contents and the October 30, 2026 launch date, but it shows no MSRP . The 30th Celebration product showcase doesn't list a price either .
So far, the only reported retail price comes from a secondary source. Fan news site PocketMonsters.net said on September 15, 2026 that each deck costs $19.99 USD . That price matches the usual Battle Deck tier. Pokémon has not confirmed it, so it is not official yet.
Some stores listed pre-orders at much higher prices. Midwest Cards listed the product at $49.95 . Boutique Awesome listed the Umbreon ex deck at $51.00 and marked it sold out .
| Source | Type | Price (USD) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon.com gallery and showcase | Official | Not listed | No MSRP published |
| PocketMonsters.net (Sept 15, 2026) | Fan news report | $19.99 each | Unconfirmed by Pokémon |
| Midwest Cards | Retailer pre-order | $49.95 | Store listing |
| Boutique Awesome (Umbreon ex) | Retailer pre-order | $51.00 | Marked sold out |
How to read these numbers:
- The store prices are set by each shop. They are not MSRP, and they don't predict what the decks will cost on shelves at Pokémon Center or big-box stores.
- Some blogs say European pre-orders sold out quickly and that US resale prices are already high. Those reports are unconfirmed. No first-party source checked here supports them.
- Check Pokémon Center's listing for a confirmed price on or before October 30, 2026.
Where do the Battle Decks fit in the 30th Celebration release calendar?
The Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks are the last 30th Celebration products scheduled for October. Their October 30, 2026 launch comes after the main expansion and four earlier October releases. The premium collections are due in November.
The expansion came first. Pokémon's 30th Celebration product showcase, published June 30, 2026, set the expansion's release date as September 16, 2026 . Several products launched that day:
- Elite Trainer Boxes
- Pokémon ex Boxes
- Tech Sticker Collection
- Knock Out Collection
- Poster Collection
October adds smaller products. Pokémon's official October 2026 release roundup lists them in this order :
- Oct 2: Mini Portfolio. Holds up to 60 cards and comes with one booster pack.
- Oct 2: Enhanced 2-Pack Blister. Foil Gengar, Marshadow and Team Rocket's Mimikyu cards, plus a coin and two booster packs.
- Oct 2: 30th Celebration Mini Tin. Two booster packs, a sticker sheet and an art card. There are 10 tin designs.
- Oct 2: 30th Celebration Booster Bundle. Six booster packs.
- Oct 23: Deck Crafter's Collection. A foil Meowth ex, 39 Trainer cards, a guide, nine dividers and one booster pack.
- Oct 30: 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex and Umbreon ex. Sold separately.
The Battle Decks are the only ready-to-play decks in the October lineup. The other October products are storage, sealed packs or a deckbuilding kit. Players who don't want to build a deck from booster packs have no other ready-made 30th Celebration deck to buy this month.
Premium collections follow in November 2026, according to the product showcase . The official pages checked here don't give exact November dates. Collectors planning purchases should expect release dates in the next round of monthly roundups on Pokemon.com.
What should collectors and players check before October 30?
Before October 30, buyers should check three things: the price at their own retailer, whether they plan to play the deck or keep it sealed, and whether Pokémon publishes a full card list. The launch date of October 30, 2026 is official . Pricing and regional details are less settled.
- Price and availability: The Pokemon.com product gallery does not show a price. Check the price with your local store or the Pokémon Center before you pre-order. Some early store listings, such as Midwest Cards at $49.95 , are well above the $19.99 figure that PocketMonsters.net reported .
- Play or keep sealed: Each box has 60 foil cards, a deck box, a playmat, a coin and an illustration rare-style promo . Players can open it and play it right away. Collectors who mainly want the Victini or Zeraora promo will need to decide whether a sealed box is worth more to them than a playable deck.
- Card list and regional versions: The official pages do not yet have a full card list. Until they do, the deck contents rest only on CBR's report. Some sources say Japan got a single box containing both decks. That has not been confirmed by first-party sources.
Other claims are still unverified: that pre-orders sold out in Europe, that the decks are already reselling for $35–50 in the US, and that the promos carry numbers such as MEP102/MEP103. None of these has been checked against Pokémon's own pages, so treat them as rumors until official listings or retail stock show otherwise.
In short, the October 30 date and what is in the box are confirmed. Everything else should be checked with your retailer and against Pokémon's October release page before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks come out?
The Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Espeon ex and 30th Celebration Battle Deck—Umbreon ex both launch on October 30, 2026 . That is the date on Pokemon.com's product gallery. They will be sold at the Pokémon Center and wherever Pokémon TCG products are sold. Pokémon's October 2026 release roundup gives the same date .
What comes in each 30th Celebration Battle Deck?
Pokémon says each 30th Celebration Battle Deck contains 60 foil cards, 1 deck box, 1 playmat and 1 coin . Each deck also includes an illustration rare-style promo card: Victini comes with the Espeon ex deck and Zeraora comes with the Umbreon ex deck. Pokémon's official pages do not publish a full card list.
How much is the 30th Celebration Battle Deck?
Pokemon.com does not list a price for either Battle Deck. The fan news site PocketMonsters.net reported a price of $19.99 USD for each deck . That figure is a secondary report, not confirmed by Pokémon. Some retailer pre-order listings were higher. Midwest Cards listed the product at $49.95 . Store prices like these are set by each shop and are not the MSRP.
Are the two decks sold together?
No. According to CBR, the Espeon ex and Umbreon ex Battle Decks are two separate products, which is why the announcement counts them as two releases . The promo is different in each deck, so a buyer who wants both the Victini and Zeraora promos needs to buy both decks.
Which Energy types do the decks use?
According to CBR, the Espeon ex deck uses Fire and Psychic Energy, and the Umbreon ex deck uses Darkness and Lightning Energy . Pokémon's official product pages do not list the Energy types, so this detail comes from CBR only.
SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew R | English | RGB Rare | $6,000.27 |
| Mew B | English | RGB Rare | $3,746.75 |
| Mew G | English | RGB Rare | $3,738.75 |
| Mew ex 152 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $89.90 |
| Gengar ex 154 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $75.35 |
| Pikachu ex 150 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $58.32 |
| Mew ex 158 | English | Futuristic Rare | $52.32 |
| Mewtwo ex 151 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $50.27 |
| Pikachu ex 149 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $47.47 |
| Jirachi ex 155 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $43.46 |
| Sylveon ex 153 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $42.79 |
| Mewtwo ex 157 | English | Futuristic Rare | $41.44 |
| Greninja ex 148 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $21.12 |
| Salamence ex 156 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $15.71 |
| Fuecoco ex 147 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $14.97 |
| Maushold 146 | English | Illustration Rare | $10.53 |
| Meowth 144 | English | Illustration Rare | $9.92 |
| Galarian Meowth 141 | English | Illustration Rare | $7.15 |
| Alolan Meowth 139 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.68 |
| Zapdos 133 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.57 |
| Moltres 130 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.00 |
| Articuno 132 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.85 |
| Lapras 131 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.74 |
| Morpeko 135 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.21 |
| Hisuian Zorua 145 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.78 |
| Mew ex 66 | English | Double Rare | $3.07 |
| Toxtricity 134 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.63 |
| Pikachu 40 | English | Pikachu Rare | $2.48 |
| Drifloon 136 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.47 |
| Alolan Exeggutor 129 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.24 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-18 (KST).
Sources: Pokemon.com product page · October 2026 release roundup · product showcase · CBR · PocketMonsters.net · Midwest Cards · Boutique Awesome
