{"title":"Japanese Pokemon Booster Boxes","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"422\"\u003ePlayVault stocks Japanese Pokemon TCG booster boxes sourced directly from Japan, including sets that release weeks ahead of their English counterparts and exclusives never released in English. All products are printed in Japan to Japanese print quality standards and sold factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/playvault.ae\/blogs\/guides\/pokemon-booster-box-buying-guide-uae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNew to Pokemon TCG? Read our buying guide to English, Japanese and Chinese booster boxes.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vmax-climax-s8b-booster-box-japanese","title":"VMAX Climax (S8b) Booster Box Japanese","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Sword and Shield High Class Pack — VMAX Climax (set code: S8b) was released in Japan on December 3, 2021 as the annual High Class Pack for the Sword and Shield era. VMAX Climax is widely regarded as one of the most beloved and replayable Japanese High Class Packs ever produced, alongside Shiny Star V, and remains highly sought after over three years after its original release. The full set contains 285 cards — 184 main set cards, 28 Character Rares, and 73 Super Secret Rares of various types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVMAX Climax is built around two landmark collector mechanics. The first is Character Rare cards — full art cards depicting an iconic Trainer alongside their partner Pokemon in a single shared scene, a format that had not appeared since the Black and White era. The set features 28 Character Rares including fan-favourite pairings such as Flaaffy with Elesa, Zekrom with N, Gardevoir with the Doctor NPC, and Eevee with Bill. The second is Character Super Rare cards, a brand new rarity introduced in this set, featuring even more premium full art Trainer and Pokemon pairings. The most iconic of these is Red with Gigantamax Pikachu — widely considered one of the most desirable cards in the entire Sword and Shield era. Every single booster pack guarantees at least one Pokemon V, VMAX, or V-UNION card, plus either a Reverse Brick Holofoil or Character Rare, plus one guaranteed Holofoil Energy card — making dead packs impossible. The set also includes the legendary God Pack mechanic, where rare configurations yield multiple Super Secret Rare cards in a single pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Red's Pikachu VMAX CSR (the most iconic card in the set), Marnie's Grimmsnarl VMAX CHR, Charizard VMAX CSR, Mew VMAX CHR with Genesect, Rayquaza VMAX CHR with Gym Trainer, and the Morpeko V-UNION CSR — a unique four-card set that assembles within the same pack. Fan favourites Umbreon, Flareon, Vaporeon, and Jolteon also appear across multiple card treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 10 booster packs per box. 11 cards per pack. 110 total cards per box. Every pack guarantees at least 1 Pokemon V, VMAX, or V-UNION card, 1 Reverse Holofoil or Character Rare, and 1 Holofoil Energy. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Sword and Shield era collectors, Character Rare hunters, fans of Red, N, Marnie, Elesa, and other iconic Trainers, and anyone who wants one of the most celebrated opening experiences in modern Pokemon TCG history. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed structure per pack, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43568963289197,"sku":null,"price":810.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/61IehN6gloL._AC_SL1001_9df1158e-0364-479f-99a5-d6ca80d6f0e1.jpg?v=1763376285"},{"product_id":"shiny-treasure-ex-sv4a-booster-box-japanese","title":"Shiny Treasure ex (SV4a) Booster Box Japanese","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet High Class Pack — Shiny Treasure ex (set code: SV4a) was released in Japan on December 1, 2023 as the annual High Class Pack for the first year of the Scarlet and Violet era. High Class Packs are Japan's premium annual collector sets featuring elevated pull rates, guaranteed hits per pack, and a focus on the most desirable cards from the preceding year of releases. Shiny Treasure ex serves as the Japanese source set for the English Paradox Rift and Paldean Fates releases, but contains substantially more cards and distinct Japanese-exclusive treatments not found in those English products. The full set contains 360 total collectible card variations — 190 main set cards plus 170 secret rares of various types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShiny Treasure ex is structured around two categories of content: a comprehensive reprint gallery of the most popular Pokemon ex, Trainer, and Energy cards from 2023's Scarlet and Violet sets, and a massive shiny Pokemon subset featuring 199 shiny baby Pokemon cards — one shiny common or uncommon card for almost every Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex — plus 18 Shiny Super Rare cards featuring Shiny Pokemon ex in full art treatments. Every single booster pack guarantees at least one Pokemon ex card. The set also contains 6 Special Art Rares, 8 Ultra Rares, 5 Super Rares, and 4 Art Rares across the secret rare tier. Each box typically yields approximately 1 SR, SAR, or UR hit, 3 Art Rares, and 4 to 5 Double Rares on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe top chase card is Shiny Charizard ex (card 331\/190) — one of the most sought-after shiny cards in the Scarlet and Violet era. Other major chase cards include Shiny Gardevoir ex, Shiny Mew ex, Shiny Alakazam ex, Shiny Skeledirge ex, and Shiny Quaquaval ex across the Super Secret Rare tier, alongside the Miraidon ex and Koraidon ex Ultra Rares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 10 booster packs per box. 10 cards per pack. 100 total cards per box. Every pack guarantees at least 1 Pokemon ex. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for shiny Pokemon collectors, Charizard collectors, Scarlet and Violet era Japanese High Class Pack collectors, and anyone wanting a deep and varied opening experience with guaranteed Pokemon ex in every pack. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed Pokemon ex per pack, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43568996614253,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/61gL2PWEihL._AC_SL1000.jpg?v=1763376312"},{"product_id":"glory-of-team-rocket-sv5a-booster-box-japanese","title":"Glory of Team Rocket (SV10) Booster Box Japanese","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet — The Glory of Team Rocket (set code: SV5a, Japanese set number SV10) was released in Japan on April 18, 2025 as the tenth main expansion in the Japanese Scarlet and Violet era. Together with Heat Wave Arena (SV5b), it forms the Japanese source material for the English Destined Rivals set released on May 30, 2025. The full set contains 98 main set cards with additional secret rares. Each booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards each for 150 total cards per box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Glory of Team Rocket is the first fully dedicated Team Rocket expansion in the Pokemon TCG in over 20 years — the last being the original Team Rocket set from the Base Set era. Unlike previous sets that teased Team Rocket's Pokemon as a subset, every card in this set fully embraces the Team Rocket theme. The set introduces Team Rocket's Pokemon as its primary mechanic — all featuring the iconic Team Rocket \"R\" symbol — with different Team Rocket trainers (from Giovanni to Rocket Grunts) depicted in the trainer avatar depending on the Pokemon. Key Team Rocket's Pokemon ex featured include Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex, Team Rocket's Moltres ex, Team Rocket's Crobat ex, Team Rocket's Persian ex, Team Rocket's Porygon Z ex, and Team Rocket's Nidoking ex. Giovanni appears across 10 cards in this set. The gameplay style of Team Rocket's Pokemon centres on disruption — discarding, sabotage, hand control, and aggressive damage scaling — enabling entirely new competitive archetypes built around the Rocket playstyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SAR (depicting Mewtwo hovering over a smug Giovanni), Team Rocket's Moltres ex SAR, and Team Rocket's Crobat ex SAR. The Kangaskhan Art Rare is also widely regarded as one of the most beloved Art Rare illustrations in the set for its nostalgic anime atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Team Rocket fans, Mewtwo and Giovanni collectors, competitive players building disruption-focused Rocket decks, and anyone who wants the Japanese original of Destined Rivals cards six weeks before the English release. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43568998809709,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/61lNFg10ciL._AC_SL1200.jpg?v=1763376346"},{"product_id":"mega-symphonia-m1s-booster-box-japanese","title":"Mega Symphonia (M1S) Booster Box Japanese","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: MEGA Expansion Pack Mega Symphonia (set code: M1S) was released in Japan on August 1, 2025 as the companion set to Mega Brave (M1L), both releasing simultaneously as the dual launch sets of the brand new Mega Evolution era. Together, Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia form the Japanese source material for the English Mega Evolution base set released on September 26, 2025. Mega Symphonia is the counterpart to Mega Brave's Fighting-type and dark aesthetic, focusing instead on Psychic-type and elegant Mega Evolution Pokemon. The full set contains 92 cards — 63 main set cards plus 29 secret rares — identical in structure to its companion set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhere Mega Brave centres on Mega Lucario ex, Mega Symphonia is built around Mega Gardevoir ex as its flagship Pokemon, alongside Mega Kangaskhan ex, Mega Latias ex, Mega Manectric ex, and Mega Abomasnow ex. The set carries a lyrical, orchestral aesthetic — the name Symphonia directly references classical music, giving the set a distinct visual identity that contrasts with Mega Brave's more aggressive tone. The set introduces the same new MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) rarity as Mega Brave, applied to the gold-etched Mega Gardevoir ex at the top of the rarity ladder. It also introduces full art Super Rare prints of Item cards, Pokemon Tool cards, and Stadium cards for the first time in the Pokemon TCG. The Stufful Art Rare by artist Okacheke is among the most talked-about AR cards of the set for its characterful illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Mega Gardevoir ex MUR, Mega Gardevoir ex SAR, and Mega Gardevoir ex SR. Each box typically yields approximately 1 SR, SAR, or MUR hit, 3 Art Rares, 4 to 5 Double Rares, and 1 SR Item or Stadium card on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mega Gardevoir ex collectors, Psychic-type collectors, anyone who wants the Japanese originals of Mega Evolution era launch set cards, and collectors who want both M1L and M1S to complete the Japanese source sets for the English Mega Evolution base set. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43571376455789,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/61VnOMKrpRL._AC_SL1033.jpg?v=1761024969"},{"product_id":"black-bolt-sv11b-booster-box-japanese","title":"Black Bolt [SV11B] Booster Box (Japanese)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet — Black Bolt (set code: SV11B) was released in Japan on June 6, 2025 as one half of a dual set celebration alongside White Flare (SV11W), released simultaneously. The English counterpart released internationally on July 18, 2025. Black Bolt is the Pokemon TCG's dedicated tribute to Generation V — the Unova region — following the same format as the acclaimed Pokemon Card 151 set for the Kanto region. Together, Black Bolt and White Flare feature all 156 Unova Pokemon across both sets, with every single Pokemon available in at least an Art Rare or higher rarity treatment. Black Bolt specifically covers the Pokemon Black side of Unova, headlined by Zekrom and featuring N as the central Trainer character. The full Black Bolt set contains 174 cards — 86 main set cards plus 88 secret rares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe most significant collector development in Black Bolt is the debut of the BWR (Black and White Rare) rarity — a brand new rarity tier featuring cards rendered in a striking monochromatic black-and-white foil finish directly referencing the visual identity of the original Pokemon Black and White games. Zekrom ex BWR is the crown jewel of the set and the most valuable card, with secondary market values projected well above most standard SAR cards at launch. Other top chase cards include Zekrom ex SAR, N's Plot SAR, and Kyurem ex SAR. The set also reintroduces the horizontal holo paper treatment used on cards during the original Black and White era, adding a further layer of nostalgia for long-time collectors. In addition to standard 20-pack booster boxes, a Deluxe Booster Box format was released containing 4 packs of 35 cards each, with every Deluxe pack guaranteeing one Illustration Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents (standard booster box): 20 booster packs per box. 7 cards per pack. 140 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Generation V and Unova collectors, N fans, collectors chasing the Zekrom ex BWR and the debut of the Black and White Rare rarity, and anyone who wants the Japanese original of one of the most ambitious Scarlet and Violet era sets. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43579134083181,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/61UpUg_o9kL._AC_SL1033.jpg?v=1763375916"},{"product_id":"mega-dream-ex-high-class-japanese-booster-box","title":"MEGA Dream ex — High Class Pack Japanese Booster Box (Set M2a)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: MEGA Dream ex — High Class Pack (set code: M2a) was released in Japan on November 28, 2025 as the annual High Class Pack for the Mega Evolution era — Japan's premium collector set released once per era, featuring elevated pull rates, guaranteed hits per pack, and exclusive content unavailable in standard booster sets. MEGA Dream ex is the first High Class Pack of the brand new Mega Evolution Series and covers the full breadth of the era's first year, drawing together the most popular cards from Mega Brave (M1L), Mega Symphonia (M1S), and the Mega Evolution base sets into a single premium release. The full set contains 193 standard cards plus additional secret rares for 250 total collectible card variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery single booster pack in this box guarantees at least one Pokemon ex or Mega Evolution Pokemon ex card — dead packs are impossible. The set introduces the MA rarity for the first time — the Mega Evolution era equivalent of the Character Rare from the Sword and Shield era, featuring a Trainer and their Mega Evolution partner Pokemon together in a single shared scene. The MA rarity cards are the standout collector mechanic of this set and the primary driver of secondary market demand. The set also introduces MHR (Mega Hyper Rare) and MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) as the top rarity tiers, featuring gold-etched Mega Evolution Pokemon ex at the pinnacle of the pull ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Mega Charizard X ex MA, Mega Charizard Y ex MA, Mega Lucario ex MA, Mega Gardevoir ex MA, and the respective MHR and MUR versions of the flagship Mega Evolution Pokemon ex. The connecting panoramic MA artwork — where the Trainer and Mega Evolution partner appear together across a shared canvas — makes these among the most visually ambitious cards in the Mega Evolution era's first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 10 booster packs per box. 10 cards per pack. 100 total cards per box. Every pack guarantees at least 1 Pokemon ex or Mega Evolution Pokemon ex. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mega Evolution era collectors wanting the Japanese High Class Pack, Mega Charizard, Mega Lucario, and Mega Gardevoir collectors chasing the MA rarity debut, and anyone who wants the most premium opening experience from the first year of the Mega Evolution Series. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed Pokemon ex per pack, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43728225697901,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/megadreambooster.jpg?v=1764341817"},{"product_id":"terastal-festival-ex-japanese-booster-box","title":"Terastal Festival ex Japanese Booster Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Terastal Festival ex (set code: SV8a) was released in Japan on December 6, 2024 as the annual High Class Pack for the Scarlet and Violet era — Japan's final premium collector set before the transition to the Mega Evolution era. This set served as the Japanese source material for the English Prismatic Evolutions release (January 17, 2025), but the Japanese version contains significantly more cards and carries distinct collector appeal independent of its English counterpart. The full set contains 237 cards including all rarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTerastal Festival ex is built entirely around Eevee and all eight of its Evolutions, each appearing as a Stellar Tera Pokemon ex for the first time in the Pokemon TCG. Following Pikachu's Stellar Tera debut in Surging Sparks, this set hands the spotlight to the full Eeveelution family in their Terastal crystal forms. As a High Class Pack, the set's main set consists primarily of reprints of the most popular and sought-after cards from 2023 and 2024 Scarlet and Violet releases — including Terapagos ex, Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex, Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, Roaring Moon ex, and Paradox Pokemon from Wild Force, Cyber Judge, Ancient Roar, and Future Flash — all given new Special Art Rare treatments in this set. Each booster pack guarantees at least one Pokemon ex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe top chase cards are the Eeveelution Stellar Tera Pokemon ex SARs, with Umbreon ex and Sylveon ex SARs commanding the highest secondary market values. The set contains 12 Super Rares, 33 Special Art Rares, and 5 Ultra Art Rares across 237 total collectible card variations. Each box typically yields approximately 1 SR, SAR, or UR hit, 3 Art Rares, and 4 to 5 Double Rares on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 10 booster packs per box. 10 cards per pack. 100 total cards per box. Every pack guarantees at least 1 Pokemon ex. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Eeveelution collectors, Japanese High Class Pack collectors, anyone who wants the Japanese original of the Prismatic Evolutions source set, and Scarlet and Violet era completionists chasing new SAR treatments of their favourite cards. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed Pokemon ex per pack, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43822132068461,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/81GT3cQjgtL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1766675138"},{"product_id":"munikis-zero-m3-japanese-booster-box","title":"Munikis Zero M3 Japanese Booster Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: MEGA Expansion Pack Munikis Zero (set code: M3) is a Japanese-language booster set released in Japan on January 23, 2026 — a full two months ahead of its English counterpart Perfect Order, which released on March 27, 2026. Munikis Zero is the third main expansion in the Japanese Mega Evolution M3 Series. The Japanese title ムニキスゼロ plays on the word munikisuru (無に帰する), meaning \"return to nothing\" — directly referencing Mega Zygarde ex's identity as the guardian of natural balance and ecosystem order, and tying into the Lumiose City setting of the Pokemon Legends: Z-A video game. The full set contains 80 main set cards plus 37 secret rares for 117 cards in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMega Zygarde ex makes its Pokemon TCG debut in this set as the flagship card. Other notable Pokemon ex include Meowth ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, and Mega Skarmory ex, alongside the Barbaracle card designed to synergise directly with Mega Zygarde ex's attack mechanics. The set also introduces Praying Urbain as a key Trainer card. Each booster box guarantees at least 3 Illustration Rare cards, 4 Pokemon ex cards, and 1 Special Art Rare or Secret Rare card, making pull consistency notably high for a standard Japanese mainline set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompared to the English Perfect Order release, Munikis Zero contains slightly fewer cards due to the English set incorporating additional Gym promo cards and reprinted Trainer cards not present in the Japanese version. Collectors who want the purest Japanese version of the Mega Zygarde ex artwork and the earliest possible access to the set's cards purchase Munikis Zero. Individual packs retailed at 180 yen in Japan — the final Japanese Pokemon TCG set at this price point before the increase to 200 yen per pack which took effect from May 2026 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Guaranteed per box: at least 3 Illustration Rares, 4 Pokemon ex, and 1 SAR or Secret Rare. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for collectors wanting the Japanese version of Mega Zygarde ex and the Perfect Order card lineup two months ahead of the English release, competitive players building Mega Zygarde ex or Meowth ex decks, and sealed product investors looking to hold the final box at the pre-price-increase rate. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed hits, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43929426526317,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/s-l1600.webp?v=1769659350"},{"product_id":"mega-brave-booster-box","title":"Mega Brave Booster Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: MEGA Expansion Pack Mega Brave (set code: M1L) was released in Japan on August 1, 2025 as one of the two simultaneous launch sets of the brand new Mega Evolution era — the most significant structural shift in the Pokemon TCG since the transition from Sword and Shield to Scarlet and Violet. Mega Brave released alongside its companion set Mega Symphonia (M1S) on the same date, with both sets together forming the Japanese source material for the English Mega Evolution base set released on September 26, 2025. The full Mega Brave set contains 92 cards — 63 main set cards plus 29 secret rares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMega Brave marks the return of Mega Evolution Pokemon to the Pokemon TCG for the first time since the XY era, now reimagined as Mega Evolution Pokemon ex — cards that give up three Prize cards when knocked out, representing the high-risk, high-reward identity of the new era. Mega Brave specifically focuses on Lucario, Gardevoir, Venusaur, Latias, Absol, Mawile, and Camerupt as its Mega Evolution ex cards. The set also introduces for the first time full art (Super Rare) prints of Item cards, Pokemon Tool cards, and Stadium cards — a format first for the Pokemon TCG. The new MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) rarity debuts in this era, applied to gold-etched Mega Evolution Pokemon ex cards at the top of the rarity ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards from Mega Brave include Mega Lucario ex MUR, Mega Lucario ex SAR, and the Lillie's Determination SAR — widely regarded as the standout Supporter card art of the set. The Marshadow Art Rare is also notable for its unique two-card connected scene with a companion Marshadow card, both illustrated by artist 0313 and depicting the same moment from different perspectives across a six-year gap between releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for collectors wanting the Japanese originals of Mega Evolution era cards ahead of English releases, Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex collectors, and anyone who wants the launch boxes of a brand new Pokemon TCG era. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975270887533,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/product_10029762.webp?v=1775104522"},{"product_id":"ninja-spinner-m4-booster-box-japanese-30-packs-mega-greninja-ex","title":"Ninja Spinner (M4) Booster Box (Japanese) | 30 Packs | Mega Greninja ex","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG Ninja Spinner (set code: M4) is a Japanese-language booster set released on March 13, 2026 as the fourth expansion in the MEGA Series, the era of the Pokemon TCG inspired by the Mega Evolution mechanic tied to the Pokemon Legends: Z-A video game. The main set contains 83 cards with 37 secret rares, for a total of 120 cards to collect. The English equivalent of this set is Chaos Rising, scheduled for release on May 22, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNinja Spinner is themed around ninja-style Pokemon and fast, tactical Water-type and Dark-type gameplay, headlined by the debut of Mega Greninja ex — one of the most anticipated Mega Evolution cards in the history of the Pokemon TCG. Greninja consistently ranks among the most popular Pokemon worldwide, and this is its first-ever Mega Evolution card. The headline chase card is the Mega Greninja ex Mega Ultra Rare (MUR), the highest rarity in the MEGA Series. Other notable secret rares include Mega Greninja ex SAR, Cyclizar ex SAR, and Atticus SAR. Each box is expected to yield approximately 1 SAR, SR, or MUR, 3 Art Rares, and 4 Double Rares on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis set also carries collector significance as the final Japanese Pokemon TCG set released at the 180 yen per pack price point, before a price increase to 200 yen per pack takes effect from May 2026 onwards. Previous price increases in the Pokemon TCG have historically accelerated appreciation in pre-increase sealed products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for collectors chasing the Mega Greninja ex Mega Ultra Rare, competitive players building Mega Greninja ex decks, and sealed product investors looking to hold the final box at the pre-increase price point. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45040149102701,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/71G_W-Z2ViL._AC_SL1136.jpg?v=1775745954"},{"product_id":"tag-bolt-booster-box","title":"Tag Bolt Booster Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Sun and Moon — Tag Bolt (set code: SM9) was released in Japan on December 7, 2018 as the ninth main expansion of the Sun and Moon era. Tag Bolt is the Japanese source set for the English Team Up expansion and the historic debut of the TAG TEAM GX mechanic — one of the most significant mechanical shifts in the history of the Pokemon TCG. This is an out-of-print set from 2018 that has not been reprinted. Factory sealed booster boxes are increasingly rare on the secondary market, with prices reflecting sustained collector demand nearly seven years after original release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTag Bolt introduced TAG TEAM GX cards — a new format where two Pokemon share a single card with combined HP totals, devastating attacks, and powerful GX moves with optional additional effects triggered by attaching extra Energy. When knocked out, a TAG TEAM GX gives the opponent three Prize cards rather than the standard two, creating a high-stakes risk-reward dynamic that defined competitive play for the entire following year. Tag Bolt was the first set to feature this mechanic and remains one of the most celebrated Sun and Moon era releases as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set is themed around the Kanto region and the Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu and Lets Go Eevee video games, and contains 95 core cards plus secret rares for 118 total cards. The headline TAG TEAM GX pairings include Pikachu and Zekrom GX, Celebi and Venusaur GX, Gengar and Mimikyu GX, Eevee and Snorlax GX, Magikarp and Wailord GX, and Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres GX — the legendary birds appearing together on a single card. The crown jewel of the set is the Latias and Latios GX Special Art card (105\/095) — depicting the two Legendaries forming a heart shape in a sunset — widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and sought-after cards in the entire Sun and Moon era. It consistently ranks among the most graded and valuable SM9 cards on secondary markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed. Note: this is an out-of-print 2018 set — sealed stock is limited and not expected to be replenished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Sun and Moon era collectors, TAG TEAM GX hunters, Latias and Latios collectors, and sealed product investors looking for an appreciated vintage Japanese box. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45127932117101,"sku":null,"price":10600.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/product_10006065.webp?v=1776760988"},{"product_id":"fusion-arts-booster-box","title":"Fusion Arts Booster Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Sword and Shield — Fusion Arts (set code: S8) was released in Japan on September 24, 2021 as the eighth main expansion of the Sword and Shield era. Fusion Arts is the Japanese source set for the English Fusion Strike expansion and marks the debut of the Fusion battle style — the third and final battle style of the Sword and Shield era alongside Single Strike and Rapid Strike. This is an out-of-print set from 2021. Factory sealed booster boxes are no longer available through standard retail channels and are sourced from remaining secondary market stock. The full set contains 129 total cards — 100 main set cards plus 29 secret rares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFusion Arts is best known as the set that introduced Mew VMAX — one of the most played and most beloved cards of the entire Sword and Shield competitive era. Mew VMAX's Genome Hacking attack, which copies any attack from a Fusion Pokemon on the bench, made Mew VMAX the centrepiece of one of the most consistent and dominant decks in 2022 Standard format. The deck remained competitive throughout the rest of the Sword and Shield era and into early Scarlet and Violet. Genesect V's Fusion Strike System ability — drawing cards equal to the number of Fusion Pokemon in play — was the engine that powered the archetype, making both cards among the most graded and sought-after Sword and Shield era singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set features Pokemon V and VMAX across the Fusion style including Mew V and Mew VMAX, Genesect V, Greedent V and VMAX, Chandelure V and VMAX, and Boltund V and VMAX. Secret rares include Alternate Art treatments of Mew, Genesect, Greedent, and several full art Trainer cards including the Cilan, Chili and Cress trio and a gold Flaaffy. The Mew VMAX Alternate Art is the standout chase card of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed. Note: this is an out-of-print 2021 set — sealed stock is limited and not expected to be replenished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mew VMAX collectors, Sword and Shield era competitive deck hunters, and sealed product investors looking for appreciated vintage Japanese boxes from a set with sustained demand. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166671560813,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/71uTeVJZwvL.jpg?v=1777883581"},{"product_id":"shiny-star-v-s4a-booster-box-japanese-10-packs-high-class-pack","title":"Shiny Star V (S4a) Booster Box (Japanese) | 10 Packs | High Class Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Sword and Shield High Class Pack — Shiny Star V (set code: S4a) was released in Japan on November 20, 2020 as the High Class Pack for the Sword and Shield era. High Class Packs are Japan's annual premium collector sets released once per era, featuring elevated pull rates, exclusive artwork, and guaranteed hits per pack not available in standard booster releases. Shiny Star V is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and replayable Japanese TCG releases of the modern era and remains highly sought after five years after its original release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set contains 330 total cards including secret rares — one of the largest card counts of any single Japanese release at the time. Every single booster pack in this box guarantees at least one Pokemon V, Pokemon VMAX, or full art Trainer card, making dead packs impossible. The set is built around three distinct categories of content: over 100 Shiny Pokemon depicted on embossed etched holofoil cards, a comprehensive collection of Pokemon V and VMAX reprints featuring some of the most desirable artwork from the Sword and Shield era, and a full art Trainer card gallery. Shiny Pokemon appear in two rarity tiers — standard S rarity Shiny Pokemon featuring new artwork, and SSR rarity Shiny Pokemon V which use full art prints. The set also features the legendary God Pack, where certain rare pack configurations yield multiple Shiny Vault hits in a single pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe top chase cards are Shiny Charizard VMAX (SSR #308\/190), Shiny Charizard V (SSR #307\/190), and full art Marnie (SR #198\/190) — all among the most iconic and valuable cards produced in the entire Sword and Shield era. Shiny Star V served as the Japanese source set for the English Shining Fates release, but the Japanese version contains significantly more cards and has the distinct Japanese print quality that collector demand is built around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 10 booster packs per box. 10 cards per pack. 100 total cards per box. Every pack guarantees at least 1 Pokemon V, VMAX, or full art Trainer card. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Sword and Shield era collectors, Shiny Pokemon collectors, Shiny Charizard hunters, and anyone who wants the Japanese original of one of the most beloved High Class Packs ever produced. Cards are randomised beyond the guaranteed hit per pack, and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45183714033773,"sku":null,"price":620.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/614f59w1E4L._AC_SL1001.jpg?v=1778235540"},{"product_id":"battle-partners-sv9-booster-box-japanese","title":"Battle Partners (SV9) Booster Box (Japanese)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet — Battle Partners (set code: SV9) was released in Japan on January 24, 2025 as the ninth main expansion in the Japanese Scarlet and Violet era and the first major set of 2025. The set was first teased at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Pokemon World Championships in August 2024 before being fully revealed at the Osaka Champion's League in December 2024. Battle Partners is the Japanese source material for the English Journey Together set released on March 28, 2025 — meaning Japanese collectors got access to these cards over two months before English release. The full set contains 132 cards — 100 main set cards plus 32 secret rares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBattle Partners marks the return of Trainer's Pokemon to the main Pokemon TCG for the first time since the Gym Heroes era — a mechanic absent for over 20 years. Trainer's Pokemon are cards pairing iconic Trainers with their partner Pokemon as a single Pokemon ex card, and represent the central collector and competitive draw of the set. The four Trainer's Pokemon ex featured are N's Zoroark ex, Lillie's Clefairy ex, Hop's Zacian ex, and Iono's Bellibolt ex — each appearing across multiple rarity tiers including Special Art Rares and Hyper Rares. The set also features non-Trainer Pokemon ex including Salamence ex, Mamoswine ex, Mimikyu ex, Alcremie ex, and Volcanion ex. Purchasing a booster box at participating Japanese stores at launch came with an exclusive Iono's Wattrel Art Rare promo card — one of the most sought-after Japanese set launch promos of early 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop chase cards include Lillie's Clefairy ex SAR (the most valuable card in the set and one of the most desirable SARs in the entire Scarlet and Violet era), Salamence ex SAR, N's Zoroark ex SAR, Iono's Bellibolt ex SAR, and the Hyper Rare gold versions of N's Zoroark ex and Spiky Energy. Japanese versions of the SIR-tier cards from this set are generally priced 20 to 30 percent lower than their English Journey Together equivalents, making this box a value-efficient way to chase the same cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for collectors wanting the Japanese originals of Journey Together cards at lower price points than English equivalents, competitive players building Trainer's Pokemon decks, N and Lillie collectors, and anyone wanting the debut Japanese release of one of the most celebrated set themes of 2025. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45196885295213,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/battlepartners.jpg?v=1778642148"},{"product_id":"abyss-eye-booster-box-m5","title":"Abyss Eye Booster Box M5","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: MEGA Expansion Pack Abyss Eye (set code: M5) releases in Japan on May 22, 2026 as the fifth main expansion in the Japanese Mega Evolution era. The trademark for Abyss Eye was first discovered in June 2025 — creating nearly a year of anticipation among collectors and competitive players before the official reveal. The English counterpart, Pitch Black, releases in July 2026, meaning this Japanese preorder gives you access to the set's cards approximately two months before the English release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe headline card is Mega Darkrai ex, making its Pokemon TCG debut in this set. Darkrai's Pokedex entry for its Mega Evolution reads: \"Its dark power blocks out the sun, plunging the surrounding area into darkness. There is no escaping its evil eye.\" The set is built entirely around Darkness-type strategy and shadow-driven mechanics, with Mega Darkrai ex leading a core that includes Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, and Chi-Yu, alongside Mega Excadrill ex and Rampardos ex anchoring a fossil sub-theme. The new Shadow Energy card is one of the set's most significant gameplay introductions — it shields Benched Darkness Pokemon from all damage, creating entirely new defensive strategies around Darkness-type benched Pokemon that did not previously exist in the Mega Evolution era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set introduces Mega Darkrai ex as a card from the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, continuing the Mega Evolution era's pattern of drawing directly from the Pokemon Legends: Z-A game content. The main set contains 81 cards with approximately 35 to 40 secret rares for a total of approximately 117 confirmed cards across the full set. The Special Art Rares and Mega Hyper Rare for Mega Darkrai ex are expected to be among the top chase cards in the set. The Pokemon Company Japan deliberately delayed the official Abyss Eye reveal trailer to 6PM Japan time to coincide with the new moon — a marketing choice that reflects the darkness theme and generated significant collector attention at announcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed. 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