{"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","url":"https:\/\/playvault.ae\/products\/battle-partners-sv9-booster-box-japanese","provider":"PlayVault.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}