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While The Pokemon Company itself is gearing up to celebrate with a Pokemon Presents on Pokemon Day 2026, they’re not the only ones. Auction sites like Goldin and eBay are also preparing special celebrations of all things Pokemon. And today, eBay has officially unveiled its curated 30/30 Collection, which will be part of an eBay Live Auction on Pokemon Day. During the live auction, fans will be able to browse and bid on Pokemon collectibles from throughout 30 years of franchise history. Best of all? The auctions will all start at their original retail prices. With many of these items dating back to the 1990s, this could be a unique opportunity for lower-than-usual prices on some great finds.
eBay’s Curated Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection Is a Snapshot of Pokemon History
eBay’s curated collection of Pokemon merch truly does cover 30 years of Pokemon history. It includes Pokemon TCG cards from Japan’s first set back in 1996 alongside the rare and coveted Umbreon Special Illustration rare fromPrismatic Evolutions. There’s also the Ancient Mew promo card from Pokemon: The First Movie that I kick myself for losing, as well as the notorious Van Gogh-inspired Pikachu in Grey Felt Hat.
But while Pokemon cards are a big part of series history, they’re far from the only collectibles. eBay’s 30/30 collection reflects this with some items that will be on offer alongside PSA 10 cards. Other items in the collection include sealed, graded copies of many early Pokemon games including Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue, my personal favorite Pokemon Crystal, and Pokemon Emerald. Fans can also snag a full set of 2019’s Ditto Eeveelution plushes or an unopened Pokemon Nintendo 3DS from 2016.
Many of these items, especially old and seldom-seen cards like a 1st edition chonky Pikachu, typically go for high prices on auction sites. But eBay is setting the starting bids at each item’s original retail price. No doubt bidders will drive prices up, but it still means an opportunity to potentially walk away with a Pokemon collectible for a lot less. For instance, that 20th anniversary Pokemon Nintendo DS originally sold for $199, but is often listed for upwards of $2000 on resale sites. And that Umbreon Special Illustration Rare? It’s rarely listed for less than $500, but bidding will start at $4.49.
