Pikachu ex Day & Night: The Two Faces of the 30th Anniversary Set
The Pokémon Company has just unveiled the day and night versions of Pikachu ex from the 30th Celebration anniversary set, as well as their chrome promos reserved for the Espeon and Umbreon Ultra-Premium Collections. All cards already revealed are in this article — click on a card to enlarge it.
Two Pikachu ex, a day and a night of celebration
Revealed on August 10, 2026, the Pikachu ex 053/128 and 054/128 cards tell the same celebration at two different times of the day: a parade under confetti in broad daylight, then an electric concert as night falls. Two illustrations, two atmospheres — and two completely different attacks, each with 190 HP.
The Pika-Pika Parade attack (one Energy) searches the deck for as many Basic Pokémon as you want to fill the Bench, and Thunderbolt deals 200 damage by discarding all Energy. Illustration by 5ban Graphics.
Zip-Zap Frenzy (one Energy) attaches as many Basic Energy from your hand as you wish, as you see fit. Thunder deals 200 damage (and 30 to Pikachu). Illustration by takuyoa.
Both versions will also exist as a special illustration later in the set — making these two Pikachu the most sought-after cards of the anniversary.
Four exclusive promos for the Ultra-Premium Collections
Both Pikachu ex cards also exist as a chrome promo version in a futuristic style designed by YOSHIROTTEN (MEP 107 and 109), accompanied by Espeon-ex (260 HP, Solar Beatdown) and Umbreon-ex (270 HP, Lunatic Claw) illustrated by REND. These four cards are exclusive to the day and night Ultra-Premium Collections.
UPC Espeon & UPC Umbreon: day and night in English
The two Ultra-Premium Collections for the 30th anniversary are listed in the store in English version: the Espeon box for day, the Umbreon box for night — each with its chrome Pikachu ex promo.
UPC Espeon — 30th Anniversary — English
€259.90
Release September 16, 2026The Ultra-Premium "Day" Collection: Espeon-ex, the chrome Pikachu ex MEP 107 promo, and the premium contents of the box.
View UPC Espeon →
UPC Umbreon — 30th Anniversary — English
€259.90
Release September 16, 2026The Ultra-Premium "Night" Collection: Umbreon-ex, the chrome Pikachu ex MEP 109 promo, and the premium contents of the box.
View UPC Umbreon →Already revealed cards from the set (numbered /128)
The main set consists of 128 cards, all holographic, including about thirty different Pikachu. Here are all the officially unveiled cards to date, from starters to Eeveelutions, including the Meowth trio.
Rare illustrations and chrome cards: the known secret rares
Beyond card 128, the set hides charming rare illustrations and futuristic-looking chrome secret rares — including a spectacular Mewtwo-ex / Mew-ex duo by YOSHIROTTEN, in the same vein as the UPC promos.
Want to get ready for the release?
Displays, First Partners boxes, ETBs, day and night UPCs... the entire 30th anniversary range is available on the shop, in both Japanese and French.
View the entire 30th anniversary collection →The Classic Collection: iconic vintage cards reprinted
As with the 25th anniversary, the set is accompanied by a Classic Collection that reprints the most legendary cards in the game's history — starting with the Base Set Charizard and the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX duo, with the 30th anniversary stamp.
Key dates
- August 10, 2026 Official reveal of Pikachu ex day (053/128) and night (054/128) and their chrome UPC promos.
- September 16, 2026 Global release of 30th Celebration begins: booster packs, ETBs, bundles, and boxes — the French range is listed on hikarudistribution.com.
FAQ — Pikachu ex day & night / 30th Celebration
When will the 30th Celebration set be released?
The global release begins on September 16, 2026. The French range (boosters, ETBs, bundles, and the Espeon and Umbreon UPC boxes…) is listed on hikarudistribution.com.
What are the two new Pikachu ex cards?
Pikachu ex 053/128 (day version, Pika-Pika Parade and Thunderbolt attacks) and Pikachu ex 054/128 (night version, Zip-Zap Frenzy and Thunder attacks). Both have 190 HP and tell the story of the 30th anniversary party, day and night.
What do the Espeon and Umbreon UPC boxes contain?
Each Ultra-Premium Collection is dedicated to a time of day: the Espeon UPC (day) with Espeon-ex and the chrome Pikachu ex promo MEP 107, the Umbreon UPC (night) with Umbreon-ex and the chrome Pikachu ex promo MEP 109.
How many cards are in the 30th Celebration set?
128 numbered cards, all holographic, plus secret cards (rare illustrations and chrome secret rares). The set also includes about thirty different Pikachu to collect.
Which secret cards are already known?
Six rare illustrations (Lapras 131, Drifloon 136, Lycanroc 138, Alolan Meowth 139, Meowth 144, Hisuian Zorua 145) and two chrome secret rares: Mewtwo-ex 157/128 and Mew-ex 158/128.
What is the Classic Collection?
A sub-series that reprints iconic cards from the TCG's history with the 30th-anniversary logo, such as the Base Set Charizard and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX. It accompanies the main set in certain anniversary products.
Where can I pre-order 30th Celebration products in France?
On hikarudistribution.com, a French Pokémon specialized shop: Japanese displays, First Partners boxes, ETBs, bundles, and the two Espeon and Umbreon UPC boxes in French are listed there.
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