Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Unveils Rare Collectibles at Unbeatable Prices
Pokémon is marking its 30th anniversary with a special Pokémon Day celebration on 27 February. The date honours the original launch of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan back in 1996. Fans can look forward to a livestream event, rare auctions, and the chance to grab sought-after collectibles at bargain prices.
The centrepiece of this year's festivities is The 30/30 Collection, a handpicked set of 30 Pokémon items auctioned live on eBay. Bidding kicks off on 27 February at 6 p.m. ET, with each piece starting at its original retail price. Among the highlights is a 1996 holographic Japanese Charizard card—graded PSA 9.2—alongside a limited-edition 2021 Seiko Blastoise watch, of which only 700 were ever made.
The auctions will unfold both in person at The Standard Biergarten in New York's Meatpacking District and online. While eBay's involvement spans 190 global markets, strong activity is expected in Austria, though no full list of participating regions has been shared. For collectors, this event offers a rare shot at owning pieces of Pokémon history without the usual sky-high price tags.
The anniversary celebrations give fans a unique opportunity to bid on exclusive items, from vintage cards to limited-edition merchandise. With auctions starting at original retail prices, some lucky buyers may secure prized collectibles for far less than their current market value. The event also underscores Pokémon's enduring appeal as it reaches its 30-year milestone.
