Japanese Trading Cards

Why Buy Japanese?

Japanese releases often arrive first, and many collectors love their print quality and compact boxes. They’re also the only way to own some products, such as Japan’s special location boxes and the 30th Celebration card sets.

Japanese Releases by Game

• Pokémon: main expansions, high class sets, special boxes and the 30th Celebration range. See Japanese booster boxes for boxes only.
• One Piece Card Game: main sets from OP-01 onwards, plus extra boosters (EB), premium boosters (PRB), sealed cases and premium card collections.
• Dragon Ball Super Fusion World: FB-01 to FB-10 and the SB-01 and SB-02 Manga Boosters.
• Disney Lorcana: from The First Chapter to Wilds Unknown.
• Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG and Union Arena boxes for collectors of those games.

Tips for Buying Japanese Product

Japanese packs usually hold fewer cards than English ones, so boxes are smaller and quicker to open. Check the product name for pack counts before comparing prices.

If you play competitively, check your game’s rules on card language before building a deck. Japanese cards are mainly bought for collecting, opening and display. For storage, keep sealed boxes flat, dry and out of direct sunlight.

Japanese FAQs

Do Japanese sets release before English ones?

For Japanese-made games such as Pokémon, One Piece and Dragon Ball Super, yes, usually by several weeks or months. Disney Lorcana works the other way round, with English sets first.

Can I read Japanese cards without speaking Japanese?

Yes, for collecting. Artwork, card numbers and set codes make every card easy to identify, and most collectors look up card text online when they need it.

Prefer another language? Compare the English, Korean and Chinese ranges.