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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration set features the most accessible pull rates in the modern era, with Special Illustration Rares appearing in 1 in 21 packs. While this abundance has deflated prices for many chase cards, the secret RGB Mew cards remain the most valuable items, with the red variant reaching $6,900 in English markets.
Kotaku reports the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration set delivers unprecedented pull rates—over half of packs yield an EX or better, with high frequencies of Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares (IRs/SIRs). Every pack contains a holo energy and a holo Pikachu in a subset, plus a Classic Collection of favorites. Early data suggests SIRs around 5% and IRs roughly 1 in 5, with RGB Mew/Mewtwo extremely rare (rumored ~1 in 20,000 packs). This abundance is already deflating the previously inflated resale market, with Future Rare Mew/Mewtwo dropping from around $1,000 to about $150 as more players can pull them outright.
DeNA’s Pokémon TCG Pocket is bleeding players and money due to persistent design flaws—especially poor pull rates and a restrictive pack-point system—despite a major update. MAU has fallen about 41% year over year and operating profit for the game segment dropped sharply, leaving the author skeptical about a comeback, even as the animated Immersive cards remain the game's bright spot.
The new Pokémon TCG set, Paldean Fates, is generating excitement for its exceptionally high pull rates, with reports of 27 baby shinies or better in 36 packs. This special set features 132 baby shinies, along with a variety of other rare cards, making it a promising release for kids and collectors. The improved pull rates are a welcome change from previous sets, offering a more enjoyable experience for those opening packs.