Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration Set Has Incredible Pull Rates, And It's Demolishing Resale Prices

Key Points:

• The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration set is showing exceptionally high pull rates, with over 50% of packs containing at least an ex card, rivaling the generosity of the Crown Zenith set from early 2023 despite having only five cards per pack.
• Every pack guarantees a holo card, a holo energy card, and a holo Pikachu from a special subset, alongside a variety of ex cards, Illustration Rares (IRs), Special Illustration Rares (SIRs), and new Future Rare cards featuring Mew and Mewtwo, making it a uniquely rewarding set.
• Early pull rate data from YouTubers and experts indicate SIRs appear at a rate of about 5.24%, significantly higher than previous sets, and Future Rare Mew and Mewtwo cards have nearly a 1% pull rate, contributing to a dramatic decrease in resale prices.
• The improved availability of highly sought-after cards is helping to deflate the scalping market that plagued the Pokémon TCG for the past two years, with prices for rare cards dropping from around $1,000 to about $150 shortly after release.
• Although the extremely rare RGB Mew cards remain elusive with estimated odds of one in 20,000 packs, the overall generosity of the 30th Celebration set is a welcome change that collectors and players are celebrating, even if it may not signal a long-term trend.