By Don Bananza ·
Why the 30 Pikachu sell packs
Pokémon turns 30 (1996–2026) and 30th Celebration (set code M6a) marks it with a collection of 30 Pikachu, each by a different illustrator. It draws in customers who do not usually buy other sets: nostalgic collectors who started with the first cards and people looking for a gift.
Every pack has a Pikachu and every card is foil, so no pack disappoints: perfect for selling single packs. And since a 20-pack box cannot give you all 30 Pikachu, collectors come back for more.
The 30 Pikachu that make the box collectable
A different illustrator on every card, from 01/30 to 30/30: the reason your customers come back for more packs. Tap any card to see it full size.

01/30Ken Sugimori 
02/30danciao 
03/30satoma 
04/30Takeshi Nakamura 
05/30Asako Ito 
06/30sowsow 
07/30James Turner 
08/30DOM 
09/30Atsushi Furusawa 
10/30Tomokazu Komiya 
11/30Narumi Sato 
12/30USGMEN 
13/30Susumu Maeya 
14/30OKACHEKE 
15/30Yuu Nishida 
16/30Tetsu Kayama 
17/30Teeziro 
18/30Shinji Kanda 
19/30Rianti Hidayat 
20/30Akira Komayama 
21/30OOYAMA 
22/30akagi 
23/30Naoyo Kimura 
24/30svlt 
25/30Atsuko Nishida 
26/30KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA 
27/30Nurikabe 
28/30Shimaris Yukichi 
29/30nagimiso 
30/30Kazuki Minami
Beyond the Pikachu
30th Celebration wholesale: the hits that sell the box
Pikachu ex SAR day and night, Gengar ex, Jirachi ex and the new Mewtwo ex and Mew ex FURs, explained for your shop.
How many Pikachu per box
What is in the Japanese booster box and how to sell it in your shop.
- 20 packs per box (120 cards in total)
- 6 cards per pack, all foil
- 1 anniversary Pikachu in every pack
- Japanese edition, official and factory sealed
Shop tip: sealed boxes and single packs
With 20 packs per box, nobody completes the 30 Pikachu with one box. Sell the sealed box to collectors and keep single packs for customers hunting the ones they are missing: this set drives repeat purchases.
30th Celebration FAQ
Where can I get the 30 Pikachu for my shop?
They come in the 30th Celebration Japanese booster box, one in every pack. Don Bananza is a Pokémon card distributor for shops and verified trade customers, with wholesale pricing for approved customers and shipping from Spain across Europe.
Why do the 30 Pikachu sell packs?
Because every pack contains a Pikachu and every card is foil: no pack disappoints. And with 30 different ones, collectors keep coming back for the ones they are missing.
How many Pikachu are there in 30th Celebration (M6a)?
There are 30 different Pikachu, numbered 01/30 to 30/30 (cards 017/103 to 046/103 in the set). Each one is drawn by a different illustrator.
Who illustrated the 30th anniversary Pikachu?
Each one is signed by a different artist, from Ken Sugimori (01/30) and Atsuko Nishida (25/30) to Kazuki Minami (30/30).
Can you complete the 30 Pikachu with one box?
No. The Japanese booster box holds 20 packs of 6 cards (120 in total), so you get at most 20 Pikachu and there may be duplicates. That is why the set drives repeat purchases and single-pack sales.

For your shop
Your Pokémon card distributor
Don Bananza is a Japanese Pokémon wholesale distributor for shops across Europe: we supply the 30th Celebration (M6a) Japanese booster box and more Asian Pokémon cards wholesale, original and sealed, with wholesale pricing for approved customers and shipping from Spain across the EU.
- 20 packs per box (120 cards in total)
- 6 cards per pack, all foil
- 1 anniversary Pikachu in every pack
Own a shop?
Register as a trade customer and unlock wholesale prices across the whole catalogue.
