A Pokémon Kuji designed like an anniversary, not just a regular release
We’re talking about Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary vol.1, an in-store lottery announced to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. To put the impact in manga terms: Pokémon is the adventure of a Trainer who starts out in Pallet Town with their first partner, then goes on to face leagues, rivals, Team Rocket, and the big encounters in every region. A “30th Anniversary” Kuji definitely smells like a tribute to all that history… except for now, the publisher is keeping the prizes under wraps.
Official visual and info status: it’s a tease (for now)
The official page shows the lottery banner and a clear message: “More info coming soon”. So no prize list, no figure visuals, no confirmed character lineup at this stage. And that matters: until something is revealed, we’re not going to make stuff up. What we can do, though, is get ready: an anniversary Kuji labeled “vol.1” very often means a series that rolls out over time, and potentially selections of iconic moments from the Pokémon adventure across its different eras.
- Official name: Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary vol.1
- Type: in-store sales (Ichiban Kuji lottery)
- Announced release date: May 30, 2026 (gradual rollout depending on stores)
- Price: 750 yen (10% tax included) per draw
Prize lineup: not revealed yet, so we’re keeping it clean
As of now, no detailed prizes are officially listed for Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary vol.1. No prize names, no HD photos of figures, no confirmed accessories. Once the lineup drops, that’s when we can do the real fan work: connect each item to a specific moment (starting in Pallet Town, leagues, rivals, major showdowns, movies), and point out what’s rare (new poses, specific outfits, nods to manga scenes).
For now, the best move if you want to follow this closely is to keep an eye on official announcements tied to this “30th Anniversary vol.1” Kuji. The rule is simple: wait for the prize reveal, and be ready for it to sell out fast on day one.
Key practical info: Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th Anniversary vol.1 is announced for May 30, 2026, priced at 750 yen per draw (tax included), with a gradual release depending on the stores.
Listed retailers: bookstores, hobby shops, drugstores, official Ichiban Kuji shops, Pokémon Center (depending on availability and local schedule).
As soon as the official prizes are revealed, that’s when we can really break it down: which characters, which manga/anime scenes they’re aiming for, and which pieces are likely to become the hardest to snag. Stay tuned: a Pokémon anniversary “vol.1” isn’t dropping just to be background noise.
