A rumored secret-rare "RGB" Mew card may be the rarest chase card in the Pokemon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration set [1].
This potential release could significantly drive collector demand and market value for the anniversary set, as high-rarity chase cards often dictate the secondary market's stability and growth.
Reports of the card first circulated on July 11, 2026 [4]. The card reportedly features an RGB holographic effect designed to evoke the original Game Boy color palette [2]. While some sources describe the card as a secret rare, others suggest it introduces an entirely new rarity type known as RGB [2], [3].
The rarity of the card is expected to be extreme. If the leak is accurate, the Mew card could have a pull rate of approximately one in 20,000 [1]. This would make it nearly impossible for the average collector to obtain when the set officially launches on Sept. 16, 2026 [3].
Opinions on the addition are divided among industry observers. Some said the prospect of the card is a highly coveted chase for serious collectors [1]. Others said the new rarity type is awful [5].
Beyond the Mew card, leaks indicate the 30th Celebration set will be extensive. The set is rumored to include 30 different Pikachu cards [6]. The product is intended to celebrate the original Pokemon games and provide a high-value target for the global collecting community [2], [6].
Neither The Pokemon Company nor official distributors have confirmed the existence of the RGB Mew card. The set remains scheduled for its worldwide release on Sept. 16, 2026 [3].
“The new Mew could be the rarest card in the set, with a pull rate of about 1 in 20,000.”
The introduction of an ultra-rare 'RGB' rarity would signal a shift in how The Pokemon Company handles anniversary sets, moving toward 'lottery-style' pull rates to maintain high market interest. By anchoring the set's value to a single, nearly unobtainable card, the company can drive massive volume in booster pack sales while creating a high-value asset for the secondary collectibles market.
