The Pokémon 30th-anniversary expansion, known as ME05.5, is set to launch in France on September 16, 2026, with the release of the Elite Trainer Box (ETB) and a series of special boxes. Retailers like Amazon and Micromania are expected to begin selling the expansion on this date. The ETB is likely to be the most sought-after item, with some retailers already listing it for over 100 euros. However, Amazon, Smyths Toys, and other resellers are expected to offer it at the standard price of around 55.99 euros. This variation in pricing highlights the high demand for the product. The ETB includes nine 30th-anniversary boosters, a shiny promotional card of Nidorina with a special illustration, 65 card protectors, 16 shiny Energy cards, several dice, a piece, an expansion guide, and a storage box with six dividers. Standard boosters from the expansion contain five shiny cards and one shiny Energy card, and the contents remain the same whether sold individually, in packs of six, or included in an ETB or Ultra Premium box. The main differences between the products are the number of boosters, promotional cards, and additional accessories included. Numerama has compiled a list of links to pre-order the first boxes of the Pokémon 30th-anniversary collection, as supplies may run out quickly. More products to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon are expected to be released in the coming weeks. These include a six-booster pack on October 2 and Ultra Premium boxes on November 6 internationally, though the exact dates for France are still to be confirmed. The expansion features two versions: a Night version and a Day version. The Night version highlights Pikachu-ex (Night) and Noctali-ex, each with a shiny promotional card. It includes 29 30th-anniversary boosters, a special "Classic Collection" booster with three cards, a playing mat, 65 card protectors, a deck box, a metal piece featuring Noctali, and six damage dice. The Day version combines Pikachu-ex (Day) with Mentali-ex, including their respective shiny promotional cards, 29 classic expansion boosters, a "Classic Collection" booster with three textured cards, and similar accessories like a playing mat, card protectors, a deck box, and damage dice. The expansion includes 30 different Pikachu cards, with a guaranteed copy in each booster. It also marks the return of 30 iconic cards from the Classic Collection, such as Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu and Zekrom-GX from the Duo of Shock. New "rare illustration" cards and chromatic cards will also be introduced. Each booster will contain five shiny cards and one shiny basic Energy card, ensuring generous openings for players.