The Trading Card Game is marking its 30th anniversary alongside Pokémon, and the celebration includes a new rarity level and a fresh take on Mew. The 30th Anniversary set has already started hitting store shelves, and collectors are opening packs in search of the top pulls. There are 30 distinct Pikachu cards available individually, but the redesign of Mew seems to be the standout visual change of the release.
The Futuristic Rare Mew
A specialized card treatment called Futuristic Rares was introduced as part of the 30th-anniversary set, and these new cards are meant to represent the future of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. They were created by artist YOSHIROTTEN.
Only two cards carry the Futuristic Rares rarity: Mew Ex and Mewtwo Ex. These are the sole options for players looking to add one of these cards to their collection through random packs. A very rough estimate places your odds of pulling one at roughly 1 in 200 packs.
At the time of writing, purchasing a single card would cost you around $150.
The RGB Mew
The Futuristic Rares aren’t the only rare Mew cards in the set. The RGB Mew cards existed as rumors for a long time until images finally appeared online. When those images first surfaced, many collectors treated them as possible fakes.
These particular Mew cards are rarer than the Futuristic Rares, and the price to acquire one for a collection is much greater. Anyone hoping to attach one to an expanding Master Set will need to set aside well over $1500.
Comparing The Two Mew Cards
- Futuristic Rares — designed by YOSHIROTTEN, available only on Mew Ex and Mewtwo Ex, pull rate around 1 in 200 packs, priced at $150 each individually.
- RGB Mew — rumored for a long time, initially considered potential fakes, even rarer than the Futuristic Rares, priced north of $1500 per card.
The Pull Rates
The chances of landing a Futuristic Rare Mew are very slim. You are far more likely to come up short than to succeed, given a pull rate of 1 in 200. The RGB Mew cards are even rarer still, and their cost shows it.
The individual cost of each Futuristic Rare is roughly $150, whereas a single RGB Mew card commands a price of over $1500.
The Artist Behind The Design
The artist YOSHIROTTEN has become widely recognized for his work, and the design he produced stands apart from anything else released before it. That distinctiveness is precisely what justifies the Futuristic Rare treatment: it aims to represent the future of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
What To Look For
More drops are still to come, and the anniversary celebration will carry on through the end of the year. The 30th Anniversary drop is not finished yet, with plenty of products still lined up for release.
The collection built for serious collectors is the one worth watching closely. With so many items coming out, there is bound to be something appealing to each person before 2026 ends.
The Context
The 30th anniversary of Pokémon is a momentous moment for the franchise as a whole, particularly following its explosion in popularity following the COVID-19 pandemic. The TCG release is part of a broader anniversary push. The set just launched its first round of products, and fans have been ripping packs in the hope of picking up the biggest and best pulls.
The Bottom Line
These cards stand apart from any earlier releases, with nothing comparable from the past to compare against them. That distinct position makes them worth considering for an investment, especially since they appear likely to retain their value over time.
“They were designed by well-known artist YOSHIROTTEN.”
If you are trying to pull a card, the numbers are not working in your favor. You face a 1 in 200 chance, which means missing is far more probable than hitting. The RGB Mew cards are even harder to come by, and their cost shows it.
Collectors now have reason to pay attention. The Pokémon Company has released a set that includes a new rarity, a new artist, and a rare Mew design. The festivities continue, but the initial round of goods has already reached buyers.
The numbers show low pull rates and high prices, yet the value appears set to endure. For anyone who collects, the real question comes down to a single choice: are you already part of it?
Source material: “Pokemon Officially Unveils Stunning Mew Redesign For 30th Anniversary,” Screen Rant.
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