The Pokémon Company has announced official tie-in T-shirts for the Pokémon 30th Celebration trading card game (TCG) set, scheduled to go on sale in Japan on October 2, 2026.
The apparel items are part of a broader slate of 30th anniversary initiatives tied to the Pokémon franchise, which first launched in 1996 and has remained closely associated with Nintendo hardware and software over three decades.
Product details and retail availability
The announced shirts feature artwork drawn from the 30th Celebration Mew and Mewtwo EX cards.
According to the company announcement, the designs are themed around contrasting color schemes: the Mew shirt adopts daylight tones while the Mewtwo shirt uses night-inspired colors.
The Pokémon Company confirmed the shirts will be sold at Pokémon Center stores in Japan beginning October 2, 2026.
Rewritten company statement
In clear, journalistic terms, The Pokémon Company said the new garments "display the artwork of the 30th Celebration Mew and Mewtwo EX trading cards, with the Mew design reflecting daylight hues and the Mewtwo design reflecting night hues," and noted that the shirts will be available at Pokémon Center retail locations in Japan starting October 2, 2026.
Context and significance
This apparel release ties directly to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration and the ongoing prominence of the Pokémon TCG, which has been an enduring pillar of the franchise alongside video game releases.
Pokémon Center stores in Japan are the official retail channel for many Pokémon-branded products and often receive exclusive anniversary items and collectibles.
The franchise’s mainline games have historically launched on Nintendo platforms dating back to the Game Boy era, and today Pokémon remains a major property on Nintendo hardware including Nintendo Switch.
What we know and what remains unchanged
The announcement covers the artwork theme, the specific characters featured (Mew and Mewtwo EX), and the Japan retail launch date and channel.
Pricing, international availability and online release details have not been included in the company’s notice and remain unconfirmed.
For collectors and fans tracking 30th-anniversary merchandise, the October 2, 2026 Pokémon Center release is the confirmed next step for these particular TCG-themed shirts.
The apparel items are part of a broader slate of 30th anniversary initiatives tied to the Pokémon franchise, which first launched in 1996 and has remained closely associated with Nintendo hardware and software over three decades.
Product details and retail availability
The announced shirts feature artwork drawn from the 30th Celebration Mew and Mewtwo EX cards.
According to the company announcement, the designs are themed around contrasting color schemes: the Mew shirt adopts daylight tones while the Mewtwo shirt uses night-inspired colors.
The Pokémon Company confirmed the shirts will be sold at Pokémon Center stores in Japan beginning October 2, 2026.
Rewritten company statement
In clear, journalistic terms, The Pokémon Company said the new garments "display the artwork of the 30th Celebration Mew and Mewtwo EX trading cards, with the Mew design reflecting daylight hues and the Mewtwo design reflecting night hues," and noted that the shirts will be available at Pokémon Center retail locations in Japan starting October 2, 2026.
Context and significance
This apparel release ties directly to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebration and the ongoing prominence of the Pokémon TCG, which has been an enduring pillar of the franchise alongside video game releases.
Pokémon Center stores in Japan are the official retail channel for many Pokémon-branded products and often receive exclusive anniversary items and collectibles.
The franchise’s mainline games have historically launched on Nintendo platforms dating back to the Game Boy era, and today Pokémon remains a major property on Nintendo hardware including Nintendo Switch.
What we know and what remains unchanged
The announcement covers the artwork theme, the specific characters featured (Mew and Mewtwo EX), and the Japan retail launch date and channel.
Pricing, international availability and online release details have not been included in the company’s notice and remain unconfirmed.
For collectors and fans tracking 30th-anniversary merchandise, the October 2, 2026 Pokémon Center release is the confirmed next step for these particular TCG-themed shirts.
