Costco 30th Celebration 2-Pack: Restock Guide

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How Costco Gets the 30th Celebration 2-Pack

Costco is a warehouse retailer, not a hobby shop, and it handles Pokemon TCG very differently from Target or Walmart. Instead of a nationwide online release at a set time, Costco product arrives in waves. One region may have the 30th Celebration 2-Pack on pallets while warehouses a few states away haven't received theirs yet. Even two warehouses in the same metro area can get stock on different days.

That's why "Is the Costco 2-Pack out yet?" gets different answers depending on who you ask. For one shopper it's already sold out, while another hasn't seen it at all. The useful question is whether your warehouse has it, and that's what stock statuses help you answer.

For the full 30th Celebration lineup and its release waves across all retailers, see our 30th Celebration release guide. This page only covers the Costco 2-Pack.

What Costco Stock Statuses Mean

When you check Costco stock for a specific warehouse, you'll usually see one of three statuses. Each one tells you something different about whether a trip makes sense today:

• On hand: stock has arrived at the warehouse. This is the strongest signal, and the 2-Pack is very likely available today, though it can still sell through before you get there.
• In transit: the stock is on its way to the warehouse. It may be available the same day, so it's worth calling or checking, but it isn't guaranteed to be on the floor yet.
• On order: the warehouse is expected to receive stock, but it hasn't shipped yet. Don't drive over for this one. It's a sign to keep watching.

Do You Need a Costco Membership?

Yes. You need a Costco membership to shop in Costco warehouses, so the 2-Pack isn't something you can pick up on a walk-in. If you aren't a member, sort that out before stock lands nearby. Signing up at the membership desk while the item sells through on the floor isn't a good plan.

Price and Contents

Costco sets its own pricing on Pokemon products, and it doesn't always match other retailers. We aren't listing a price or a breakdown of exactly what's inside the 30th Celebration 2-Pack here, because those details should come from Costco directly. Check the product tag in the warehouse or the item's Costco listing to confirm the price and contents before you buy.

Tips for Finding the 2-Pack at Your Warehouse

• Go early. When stock is on hand, the first hours after opening are usually your best window, before other collectors have had time to come through.
• Check your warehouse before you drive. Look up the status for your specific location. A wasted trip to a warehouse that's still showing "on order" costs time and gas.
• Ask an employee. If you don't see it on the floor, ask. Product sometimes sits on a pallet or in the back before it's set out.
• Widen your radius. Because stock arrives in waves, a warehouse a little further away may already have it while your closest one doesn't.

How PokeScan Tracks Costco Stock

PokeScan includes Costco stock tracking that shows stock, warehouse and in-transit information, so you can see which warehouses have the 2-Pack on hand or on the way. Members also get daily store lists, which give you a regular picture of where stock is landing without checking each warehouse yourself.

Stock tracking tells you where to look. It can't hold an item for you or promise it'll still be on the shelf when you arrive. For Costco's wider Pokemon pattern, including what else it tends to carry, read our Costco Pokemon restock guide. PokeScan is $8.99/month with a 5-day free trial.

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