A new Pokémon Trading Card Game set celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary is reportedly set to include one of the rarest cards ever produced. The card, a new variant of Mew, is rumored to have an "RGB" rarity mark and an exceptionally low pull rate of 1 in 20,000 packs.
The existence of this card was initially a subject of fan speculation, but a TCG insider has now claimed it is real. This insider reportedly spoke with an employee at Millennium Print Group, the manufacturer of Pokémon cards, who confirmed the RGB Mew's existence. The card is said to come in three tinted variations that resemble photo negatives.
This rumored pull rate significantly dwarfs that of other rare chase cards. For comparison, cards like the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Zygarde ex from the Perfect Order set have a pull rate of approximately 1 in 1786 packs. Even recently leaked Futuristic Rare Mews and Mewtwo cards, which garnered early bids over $1,000 on eBay, are not expected to be as scarce as this potential RGB Mew.
The Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration anniversary set is officially slated for release on September 16. However, early leaks of packs are not uncommon due to unofficial channels surrounding card manufacturing and shipping facilities. The exact details of these new Mew cards and their rarity will only become clear once the set is officially released and a substantial number of packs have been opened by players. The rumored pull rates of 1 in 20,000 would require millions of packs to be opened to verify.
Until the official release, fans can expect further leaks and reveals to emerge in the coming weeks, likely fueling further speculation and anticipation within the collecting community.