Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection: The Sep 16 Preorder Guide
By Dexhaul Team · August 24, 2026
The 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection releases September 16, 2026, and it is the lowest-priced sealed product in the entire 30th Anniversary lineup.
Independent shops have it listed from $21.99 to $30 for Wave 1. A second wave releases in late October. If you have been watching the 30th Anniversary product slate and waiting for a low-commitment entry point, this is the format to watch.
This guide covers what the Knock Out Collection format is, how Wave 1 and Wave 2 differ, how its price fits against the other 30th Celebration products, and where preorders are open right now.
What the Knock Out Collection Format Is
The Pokémon TCG Knock Out Collection is a compact sealed product that pairs booster packs with a themed foil promo card. The format sits below the Elite Trainer Box in price and scope: it is not a full collector kit, but it is more than a blister pack.
As Bulbapedia's 30th Celebration (TCG) page documents, The Pokémon Company has built out the 30th Anniversary Celebration product line across multiple formats and price points. The Knock Out Collection is the entry tier in that lineup. It is designed for buyers who want something from the set without the $179.95 ask of the Elite Trainer Box.
The Knock Out Collection name has appeared across multiple Pokémon TCG eras. Each version uses the same structure: booster packs from a featured set, plus a foil promo card tied to that product's design theme. The 30th Celebration version follows that pattern, using the anniversary set's card pool and branding.
Wave 1 and Wave 2
Two waves are releasing under the 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection name.
Wave 1 ships September 16, 2026. This is the same date as the main 30th Anniversary Celebration global launch: the Elite Trainer Box, the Booster Bundle, and the Ultra Premium Collections all hit shelves that day. The Knock Out Collection is part of that same launch window, priced as the accessible entry point in the lineup.
Wave 2 releases in late October 2026. Sellers like Banana Games & Hobby in Canada have the Wave 2 listing available for preorder now at CA$36.
The design and contents of Wave 2 have not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. It carries the same 30th Celebration branding and belongs to the same product arc.
Buying Wave 1 does not require buying Wave 2. The two waves are separate preorders at separate sellers. If you only want the Sep 16 product, you can close out at Wave 1 and revisit when Wave 2 details are confirmed.
Where the Price Fits in the 30th Celebration Lineup
The 30th Anniversary Celebration product lineup runs across at least five confirmed formats, and price is the sharpest dividing line between them.
The Ultra Premium Collection (Day and Night editions) tops the lineup at $350–$450 and above at most sellers. The Elite Trainer Box sits at $179.95. The Booster Bundle runs $79.99.
Mini Tins start around $49.99. The Knock Out Collection enters the lineup at $21.99–$30.
That $21.99–$30 range is meaningful. It puts a 30th Celebration product under the $25 gift threshold for most buyers.
It is the format that works for a birthday present, a stocking stuffer in a few months, or a low-risk first purchase before committing to a higher-priced format. The Elite Trainer Box is where you go when you have decided the set is worth a serious investment.
The Knock Out Collection is where you go when you are still deciding.
One thing to flag: the Knock Out Collection does not replace the ETB or the UPC. It contains fewer booster packs and no full collector accessories.
If your goal is to build a complete card run through the set, the ETB or Booster Bundle are more efficient formats per pack. The Knock Out Collection is better understood as a sampler: a way to hold something from the 30th Anniversary release without committing to the larger formats.
The 24-Count Case Option
Stores and bulk buyers have a separate path: the 24-count case.
WD Games has a preorder listed at $626.18 for a case of 24 Knock Out Collections, releasing September 16. That works out to roughly $26.09 per unit, roughly in line with the single-unit pricing at most sellers.
A sealed case is relevant to local game stores and collectors who plan to open every unit from the set. For a single buyer, 24 units of the same product is rarely practical. The single-unit preorders at $21.99–$30 are the right path for most people reading this.
Who Should Preorder the Knock Out Collection
The budget-conscious 30th Anniversary collector
If you want something from the 30th Celebration launch day without spending $179.95 on an ETB, the Knock Out Collection is your format. It ships the same day, costs under $30, and gives you a piece of the anniversary release at a price that fits a casual budget.
The gift buyer
Under $30, licensed, and tied to a milestone anniversary release: this format checks the right boxes for a Pokémon fan on your list. Serebii's TCG section tracks the 30th Anniversary product slate if you need to explain the release to someone unfamiliar with the anniversary context. The Knock Out Collection needs no explanation to the recipient: it is a Pokémon TCG product with a self-contained collector appeal.
The format completionist
If your collecting approach is to own one of every sealed format from a set, the Knock Out Collection is a required purchase. The 30th Celebration lineup is now wide enough that skipping the Knock Out Collection leaves a visible gap. Wave 2 in late October adds a second required entry if you are tracking every format across the full arc.
Where to Preorder Right Now
Preorders for Wave 1 (Sep 16 release) are open at multiple independent shops. The current price spread runs from $21.99 at Decked Out Games to $30 at The HydroPump Pokéshop. Skiplup's Poke Shop and Collector Store LLC sit in the $25–$26 range.
All sellers listed here are independent shops found through DexHaul's UCP catalog, not affiliated with The Pokémon Company. Dexhaul is independent and unofficial. Prices and availability shown are from preorder listings and may change before the September 16 launch date.
Wave 2 (late October release) has fewer listings open right now. Banana Games & Hobby in Canada has a Wave 2 preorder available at $36. Stock is limited at the sellers currently listing it, and Wave 2 details are not yet officially confirmed at this date.
Compare current preorders and track price movement across independent shops at DexHaul, where the full range of 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection listings from independent stores is updated in real time. DexHaul is independent and unofficial, not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.