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Pokémon 30th Anniversary Wave 2: Where to Buy It Today

Published October 2, 2026 · Greedy TCG

> Quick answer: The second wave of Pokémon 30th Anniversary products arrives at Target, Best Buy and Walmart on October 2, 2026. Best Buy sells the 6-pack Booster Bundle at its $26.94 MSRP with a strict one-item-type limit, while Target charges $31.99 but lets you buy more.

This is your second shot at Pokémon 30th Anniversary packs, and it starts today. If you missed the first wave, this one could be easier, but only if you pick the right store.

Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) sell out first. Decide where you're going before you leave the house.

Below is what each retailer offers, what it costs and how to give yourself the best chance. Prices are in US dollars and apply to Target, Best Buy and Walmart.

When does Pokémon 30th Anniversary Wave 2 release?

Wave 2 of the Pokémon 30th Anniversary products lands at Target, Best Buy and Walmart on October 2, 2026.

That doesn't mean every shelf fills up at the same moment. Each store handles stock its own way, especially Walmart. More on that below.

How much is the 30th Anniversary Booster Bundle?

The new Booster Bundle holds 6 booster packs and has an MSRP of $26.94.

What you actually pay depends on the store:

Best Buy: $26.94 (MSRP)
Target: $31.99

That's about a $5 difference for the same 6 packs. If price is all you care about, Best Buy wins.

What are the purchase limits at Best Buy and Target?

Best Buy enforces a strict one-item-type-per-customer limit. You can get a Booster Bundle, but you can't buy a stack of them.

Target allows higher volume. That sounds good for collectors, but it also draws resellers. When one buyer can clear a shelf, the competition gets brutal.

So here's the trade-off:

Best Buy: lower price, tighter limit, fairer odds for single buyers.
Target: higher price, looser limits, more people fighting over the same stock.

If you only want one bundle, Best Buy is likely your best bet. If you want several, Target is the only one of the two that allows it, as long as you get there first.

What's in the 30th Anniversary Mini Tins?

The 30th Anniversary Mini Tins come with 2 booster packs plus an art insert for $9.99.

The art design features Unown spelling "Anniversary", which is a nice nod for long-time fans. The Unown have been a collector favorite for years, and this makes the tins worth displaying, not just opening.

At $9.99, the Mini Tins are the cheapest way into Wave 2. They're a good pick if ETBs and bundles are already gone.

When does Walmart restock Pokémon 30th Anniversary products?

Walmart is the least predictable of the three.

Some Walmart stores stocked on Wednesday. Others restock on Friday, but not always at open. Showing up when the doors open doesn't guarantee anything.

If your local Walmart hasn't put anything out yet, check back later in the day. Asking staff politely can help too.

Is there really a line at Walmart customer service?

At some stores, yes. One Reddit user found a line forming at Walmart customer service with ETBs and two boxes of 30th Celebration tins waiting. They walked away with a tin.

The lesson: products don't always go straight to the shelf. At some locations, stock goes through customer service first. If the aisle is empty, check the front of the store before you give up.

What if I can't line up at a store?

You still have options.

Walmart weekly raffle drops. Walmart runs weekly raffles, so you can try for products without standing in a line. It's luck-based, but it costs you nothing to enter and wait.

Local card shops. Policies vary a lot. Some shops sell first-come, first-served. Some take pre-orders. Others price at market rate, which may be above MSRP. Call ahead and ask how they're handling Wave 2.

Buy singles. If you're after one specific card, buying the single is often smarter than chasing sealed product. You skip the lines, the limits and the gamble of opening packs. Some cards from a set like this can end up worth far more than the price of a pack, so it pays to know which ones to watch.

Which store should I go to first?

It depends on what you want:

Want the lowest price on a Booster Bundle? Go to Best Buy at $26.94.
Want more than one item? Target allows higher volume, but expect a crowd.
Want the cheapest entry point? Grab Mini Tins at $9.99.
Want ETBs? Move fast. They sell out first. Check Walmart customer service as well as the shelves.

Pick one plan, commit to it and have a backup.