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Japanese Pokémon Card Prices

Japanese Pokémon cards are a separate and very active market. Japanese sets are structured differently from English ones, and many cards and promos never get an English release, so collectors and shops often treat them as their own product line.

The same artwork usually sells at a different price in Japanese and in English. The Japanese set, the rarity marking and the card’s condition all matter, so pricing means identifying exactly the variant that’s on your counter.

190 sets · since 1999 · Guide: pricing Pokémon (JP) cards

Latest sets

M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration

September 16, 2026 · 176 cards

Most valuable card: Charizard – $195

M6: Storm Emeralda

July 31, 2026 · 116 cards

Most valuable card: Mega Rayquaza ex - 113/076 – $747

M5: Abyss Eye

May 22, 2026 · 118 cards

Most valuable card: Mega Darkrai ex - 118/081 – $381

M4: Ninja Spinner

March 13, 2026 · 120 cards

Most valuable card: Mega Greninja ex - 120/083 – $432

M3: Nihil Zero

January 23, 2026 · 117 cards

Most valuable card: Mega Zygarde ex - 117/080 – $169

M2a: High Class Pack: MEGA Dream ex

November 28, 2025 · 486 cards

Most valuable card: Mega Gengar ex - 240/193 – $261

What drives Pokémon (JP) card prices

  • Rarity marking – in recent sets, AR, SAR, SR and UR cards are priced well above the regular versions.
  • Set – Japanese sets don’t line up one-to-one with English ones, and Japan-only cards have their own demand.
  • Promo cards – Japanese promos from events, collaborations and special campaigns are a collecting category of their own.
  • Pokémon and artwork popularity – fan-favorite characters and celebrated illustrations drive prices just like in English.
  • Condition and grading – mint cards and professionally graded copies command higher prices.

Where prices come from

RipWorth pulls Japanese Pokémon prices from TCGplayer, the largest U.S. marketplace for collectible cards. Snap a photo or point your camera: RipWorth recognizes the card, including its version and print, and shows the price in your currency (USD, EUR or PLN). The same works for buying (buylist tools) and live on stream with the OBS overlay.

All sets

2026 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration m6aSeptember 16, 2026176Charizard $195
M6: Storm Emeralda m6July 31, 2026116Mega Rayquaza ex - 113/076 $747
M5: Abyss Eye M5May 22, 2026118Mega Darkrai ex - 118/081 $381
M4: Ninja Spinner m4March 13, 2026120Mega Greninja ex - 120/083 $432
M3: Nihil Zero M3January 23, 2026117Mega Zygarde ex - 117/080 $169

2025 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
M2a: High Class Pack: MEGA Dream ex M2aNovember 28, 2025486Mega Gengar ex - 240/193 $261
M2: Inferno X M2September 26, 2025116Mega Charizard X ex - 110/080 $708
m1L: Mega Brave m1LAugust 1, 202593Mega Lucario ex - 092/063 $267
m1S: Mega Symphonia m1SAugust 1, 202592Mega Gardevoir ex - 092/063 $241
SV11B: Black Bolt SV11BJune 6, 2025326Zekrom ex - 174/086 $306
SV11W: White Flare SV11WJune 6, 2025326Reshiram ex - 174/086 $310
SV10: The Glory of Team Rocket SV10April 18, 2025132Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 125/098 $368
SV9a: Heat Wave Arena SV9aMarch 14, 202592Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 087/063 $215
SV9: Battle Partners SV9January 24, 2025132Lillie's Clefairy ex - 126/100 $126

2024 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
SV8a: Terastal Fest ex SV8aDecember 6, 2024485Umbreon ex - 217/187 $395
SV8: Super Electric Breaker SV8October 18, 2024138Pikachu ex - 132/106 $254
SV7a: Paradise Dragona SV7aSeptember 13, 202494Latias ex - 087/064 $161
SV7: Stellar Miracle SV7July 19, 2024135Dachsbun ex - 129/102 $40.65
SV6a: Night Wanderer SV6aJune 7, 202494Cassiopeia - 091/064 $21.97
SV6: Transformation Mask SV6April 26, 2024133Carmine - 130/101 $89.09
SV5a: Crimson Haze SV5aMarch 22, 202496Greninja ex - 090/066 $235
Battle Academy svIMarch 8, 202474Basic Water Energy $17.18
SV5K: Wild Force SV5KJanuary 26, 2024100Raging Bolt ex - 095/071 $54.21

2023 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
SV4a: Shiny Treasure ex SV4aDecember 1, 2023484Mew ex - 347/190 $502
SV4K: Ancient Roar SV4KOctober 27, 202395Roaring Moon ex - 090/066 $40.22
SV4M: Future Flash SV4MOctober 27, 202395Altaria ex - 090/066 $61.67
SV3a: Raging Surf SV3aSeptember 22, 202392Parasol Lady - 089/062 $37.45
SV3: Ruler of the Black Flame SV3July 28, 2023141Charizard ex - 134/108 $175
SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 SV2aJune 16, 2023516Gengar (Master Ball Pattern) $695
SV2D: Clay Burst SV2DApril 14, 202399Iono - 096/071 $296
SV2P: Snow Hazard SV2PApril 14, 202399Chien-Pao ex - 093/071 $39.92
SV1a: Triplet Beat SV1aMarch 10, 2023103Magikarp - 080/073 $133
Pokemon TCG Classic: Blastoise CLVFebruary 27, 202334Blastoise $63.27
Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard CLLFebruary 27, 202334Charizard $273
Pokemon TCG Classic: Venusaur CLFFebruary 27, 202332Venusaur $49.17
SV1S: Scarlet ex SV1SJanuary 20, 2023108Gardevoir ex - 101/078 $197
SV1V: Violet ex SV1VJanuary 20, 2023108Miriam - 105/078 $78.24

2022 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
S12a: VSTAR Universe S12aDecember 2, 2022351Giratina VSTAR - 261/172 $301
S12: Paradigm Trigger S12October 21, 2022125Lugia V - 110/098 $513
S11a: Incandescent Arcana S11aSeptember 2, 2022140Serperior V - 084/068 $46.85
S11: Lost Abyss S11July 15, 2022127Giratina V - 111/100 $646
S10b: Pokemon GO S10bJune 17, 202296Mewtwo V - 074/071 $72.50
S10a: Dark Phantasma S10aMay 13, 2022148Pikachu - 073/071 $41.96
S10D: Time Gazer S10DApril 8, 202288Machamp V - 073/067 $100
S10P: Space Juggler S10PApril 8, 202288Origin Forme Palkia V - 071/067 $85.86
S9a: Battle Region S9aFebruary 25, 2022138Starmie V - 083/067 $117
S9: Star Birth S9January 14, 2022127Charizard V - 103/100 $198

2021 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
S8b: VMAX Climax S8bDecember 3, 2021395Rayquaza VMAX - 252/184 $109
S8a: 25th Anniversary Collection S8aOctober 22, 202147Mew - 030/028 $159
S8: Fusion Arts S8September 24, 2021129Mew VMAX - 118/100 $57.94
S7D: Skyscraping Perfection S7DJuly 9, 202190Noivern V - 074/067 $73.51
S7R: Blue Sky Stream S7RJuly 9, 202190Dragonite V - 074/067 $500
sH: Sword & Shield Family Pokemon Card Game sHJuly 9, 202178Tyranitar V (Tyranitar Stamped) $15.00
S6a: Eevee Heroes S6aMay 28, 2021101Glaceon VMAX - 091/069 $370
S6H: Silver Lance S6HApril 23, 202195Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX - 085/070 $895
S6K: Jet-Black Spirit S6KApril 23, 202195Zeraora V - 074/070 $86.15
S5a: Peerless Fighters S5aMarch 19, 202196Blaziken VMAX - 086/070 $540
S5I: Single Strike Master S5IJanuary 22, 202191Tyranitar V - 077/070 $300
S5R: Rapid Strike Master S5RJanuary 22, 202191Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX - 084/070 $550

2020 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
S4a: Shiny Star V S4aNovember 20, 2020454Charizard VMAX $143
S4: Amazing Volt Tackle S4September 18, 2020121Pikachu VMAX - 114/100 $350
S3a: Legendary Heartbeat S3aJuly 10, 202094Rayquaza $78.36
S3: Infinity Zone S3June 5, 2020119Eternatus VMAX - 112/100 $24.99
S2a: Explosive Walker S2aApril 24, 202086Rillaboom $25.00
S2: Rebellion Crash S2March 6, 2020115Boss's Orders - 106/096 $89.99
S1a: VMAX Rising S1aFebruary 7, 202086Twin Energy - 086/070 $27.01

2019 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
S1H: Shield S1HDecember 6, 201975Marnie - 068/060 $451
S1W: Sword S1WDecember 6, 201975Air Balloon - 075/060 $98.00
BW: Extra Regulation Box BWOctober 4, 201948Rayquaza EX $99.99
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars SM12aOctober 4, 2019353Sightseer - 192/173 $800
SM12: Alter Genesis SM12September 6, 2019117Mallow & Lana - 107/095 $150
SM11b: Dream League SM11bAugust 2, 201975Solgaleo & Lunala GX - 063/049 $300
SM11a: Remix Bout SM11aJuly 5, 201980Blastoise & Piplup GX - 070/064 $200
SM11: Miracle Twin SM11May 31, 2019115Slowpoke & Psyduck GX - 096/094 $300
SM10b: Sky Legend SM10bApril 26, 201969Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX - 060/054 $462
smP2: Great Detective Pikachu smP2April 26, 201925Lt. Yoshida $62.42
SM10a: GG End SM10aApril 5, 201969Raichu & Alolan Raichu GX - 057/054 $250
smL: Sun & Moon Family Pokemon Card Game smLMarch 15, 201986Basic Psychic Energy (Mewtwo Stamped) (#14) $49.99
SM10: Double Blaze SM10March 1, 2019116Reshiram & Charizard GX - 097/095 $445
SM9b: Full Metal Wall SM9bFebruary 1, 201969Green's Exploration - 061/054 $100
SM9a: Night Unison SM9aJanuary 11, 201970Gardevoir & Sylveon GX - 061/055 $800

2018 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
SM9: Tag Bolt SM9December 7, 2018118Magikarp & Wailord GX - 099/095 $560
SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny SM8bNovember 2, 2018375Charizard GX $210
SM8a: Dark Order SM8aOctober 5, 201865Ampharos GX - 059/052 $29.50
SM8: Super-Burst Impact SM8September 7, 2018111Lugia GX - 108/095 $250
SM7b: Fairy Rise SM7bAugust 3, 201863Mimikyu GX - 060/050 $200
SM7a: Thunderclap Spark SM7aJuly 6, 201873Kahili - 065/060 $50.00
SM7: Sky-Splitting Charisma SM7June 1, 2018112Steven's Resolve - 102/096 $69.99
SM6b: Champion Road SM6bMay 30, 201886Salamence GX - 083/066 $195
SM6a: Dragon Storm SM6aApril 6, 201866Zinnia - 059/053 $180
SM6: Forbidden Light SM6March 2, 2018110Lady - 100/094 $180
SM5+: Ultra Force SM5+January 19, 201868Ultra Recon Squad - 055/050 $39.99

2017 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
SM5M: Ultra Moon SM5MDecember 8, 201778Palkia GX - 075/066 $80.00
SM5S: Ultra Sun SM5SDecember 8, 201778Mars - 072/066 $77.00
SM4+: GX Battle Boost SM4+October 20, 2017125Lusamine - 120/114 $700
SM4A: Ultradimensional Beasts SM4ASeptember 15, 201762Nihilego GX - 057/050 $45.99
SM4S: Awakened Heroes SM4SSeptember 15, 201762Gastly $19.99
SM3+: Shining Legends SM3+July 15, 201782Shining Rayquaza $200
SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow SM3HJune 16, 201764Charizard GX - 058/051 $790
SM3N: Darkness that Consumes Light SM3NJune 16, 201764Golisopod GX - 058/051 $50.00
SM: The Best of XY XYApril 21, 2017323Shauna - 185/171 $950
SM2+: Facing a New Trial SM2+April 21, 201766Salazzle GX - 059/049 $150
SM2K: Islands Await You SM2KMarch 17, 201762Kommo-o GX - 059/050 $39.99
SM2L: Alolan Moonlight SM2LMarch 17, 201762Mallow - 055/050 $400
sm1+: Enhanced Expansion Pack Sun & Moon sm1+January 27, 201768Toxapex GX - 063/051 $90.00

2016 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
SM1M: Collection Moon SM1MDecember 9, 201673Umbreon GX - 063/060 $800
SM1S: Collection Sun SM1SDecember 9, 201673Espeon GX - 068/060 $99.65
CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary CP6September 16, 2016103Pikachu EX $1,500
CP5: Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection CP5July 16, 201638Mew - 017/036 $540
XY11-Bb: Fever-Burst Fighter XY11-BbJune 17, 201659Pokemon Ranger - 058/054 $130
XY11-Br: Cruel Traitor XY11-BrJune 17, 201659Magearna EX - 055/054 $33.00
CP4: Premium Champion Pack CP4April 16, 2016131Mega Gengar EX $250
XY10: Awakening Psychic King XY10March 18, 201688Mega Alakazam EX - 081/078 $400
BREAK Starter Pack 20thFebruary 27, 201677Zapdos $115
CP3: PokeKyun Collection CP3January 29, 201632Flareon EX - 007/032 $1,000

2015 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
XY9: Rage of the Broken Heavens XY9December 11, 201589Mega Gyarados EX - 082/080 $500
XY8-Bb: Blue Shock XY8-BbSeptember 26, 201565Mega Glalie EX - 061/059 $100
XY8-Br: Red Flash XY8-BrSeptember 26, 201565Mega Mewtwo EX - 063/059 $3,930
CP2: Legendary Shine Collection CP2July 18, 201527Zekrom $148
XY7: Bandit Ring XY7June 20, 201597Mega Sceptile EX - 083/081 $400
XY6: Emerald Break XY6March 14, 201591Latios - 083/078 $800
CP1: Magma Gang vs Aqua Gang: Double Crisis CP1January 30, 201534Team Magma's Groudon EX $1,000

2014 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
XY5-Bg: Gaia Volcano XY5-BgDecember 13, 201480Teammates - 077/070 $600
XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm XY5-BtDecember 13, 201480Primal Kyogre EX - 073/070 $700
XYC: Super Legend Set: Xerneas-EX & Yveltal-EX XYCNovember 14, 201423Yveltal EX - 006/023 $74.50
XY4: Phantom Gate XY4September 13, 201497Mega Gengar EX - 034/088 $225
XY3: Rising Fist XY3June 14, 2014105Korrina - 102/096 $319
XY2: Wild Blaze XY2March 15, 201490M Charizard EX - 055/080 $285

2013 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
XY-Bx: Collection X XY-BxDecember 13, 201364Venusaur EX - 061/060 $110
XY-By: Collection Y XY-ByDecember 13, 201363Blastoise EX - 061/060 $90.00
XY Beginning Set HXYNovember 8, 201339Greninja $12.38
EX Battle Boost EBBJuly 13, 2013187Zekrom - 095/093 $200
BW9: Megalo Cannon BW9March 15, 201386Dusknoir $350
Shiny Collection SCFebruary 1, 201325Meloetta EX - 025/020 $138

2012 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
BW8: Spiral Force BW8December 14, 201258Ghetsis - 055/051 $120
BW8: Thunder Knuckle BW8December 14, 201258Latias EX - 053/051 $150
Everyone's Exciting Battle WAKNovember 16, 201247Marill $79.00
BW7: Plasma Gale BW7September 14, 201279Articuno EX (Team Plasma) - 072/070 $1,250
BW6: Cold Flare BW6July 13, 201265Terrakion $140
BW6: Freeze Bolt BW6July 13, 201265Cheren $140
HSZ: National Beginning Set HSZApril 20, 201234Spinda $6.00
BW5: Dragon Blade BW5March 16, 201255Rayquaza EX - 053/050 $500
BW5: Dragon Blast BW5March 16, 201255Rayquaza $609
Dragon Selection DSJanuary 27, 201220Rayquaza $20.96

2011 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
BW4: Dark Rush BW4December 16, 201176Darkrai EX - 072/069 $150
Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus BGSNovember 18, 201120Bisharp $25.00
BW3: Hail Blizzard BW3September 16, 201157Regigigas EX - 055/052 $75.00
BW3: Psycho Drive BW3September 16, 201157Kyogre EX - 054/052 $99.99
BW2: Red Collection BW2July 15, 201172Cobalion - 069/066 $50.00

2010 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
BW1: Black Collection BW1December 17, 201056Reshiram - 055/053 $140
BW1: White Collection BW1December 17, 201055Zekrom - 055/053 $99.95
L3: Clash at the Summit L3July 8, 2010161Rayquaza & Deoxys Legend - 074/080 $450
LL: Lost Link LLApril 16, 201040Mew $300
L2: Revival Legends L2February 11, 2010161Suicune & Entei Legend - 065/080 $200

2009 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
L1: HeartGold Collection L1: HGOctober 9, 2009141Donphan (Mirror Holofoil) - 034/070 $125
L1: SoulSilver Collection L1: SSOctober 9, 2009141Lugia Legend - 029/070 $227
Movie Commemoration Random PackJuly 18, 200922Piplup M - 007/022 $72.50
Pt4: Advent of Arceus Pt4July 8, 200990Gengar LV.X $500
Pt3: Beat of the Frontier Pt3March 6, 2009100Rayquaza C LV.X $125

2008 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Pt2: Bonds to the End of Time Pt2December 26, 200890Gengar GL $99.99
Pt1: Galactic's Conquest Pt1October 10, 200896Scyther $80.00
Intense Fight in the Destroyed SkyJuly 10, 200892Charizard $250

2007 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
World Champions PackJuly 5, 2007102Raichu $450

2006 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Offense and Defense of the Furthest EndsJune 29, 200668Rayquaza ex (Delta Species) $328
Miracle CrystalMarch 10, 200675Blaziken ex $200
Holon PhantomJanuary 27, 200652Gyarados (Delta Species) $500

2005 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Holon Research TowerOctober 28, 200586Umbreon (Delta Species) $400
Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's LucarioJuly 16, 200520Rota's Mew $89.99
Mirage ForestJune 30, 200586Magmar $2,222
Golden Sky, Silvery OceanApril 8, 2005106Umbreon ex $300

2004 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Rocket Gang Strikes BackNovember 19, 200485Rocket's Snorlax ex $1,000
Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting DeoxysJuly 17, 200420Sky-Splitting Deoxys - 001/019 $275
Clash of the Blue SkyJuly 1, 200482Salamence ex $186
Flight of LegendsApril 9, 200482Slowbro $200
Undone SealJanuary 16, 200483Regirock ex $600

2003 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Magma VS Aqua: Two AmbitionsOctober 24, 200380Swampert ex $320
Rulers of the HeavensJune 25, 200354Ampharos ex $136
Miracle of the DesertApril 18, 200353Gardevoir ex $99.99
ADV Expansion PackJanuary 31, 200355Electabuzz ex $60.00

2002 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Mysterious MountainsOctober 4, 200291Nidoqueen - 010/088 $250
Split EarthAugust 23, 200291Pikachu $1,000
Wind from the SeaMay 24, 200290Kingdra - 042/087 $400
The Town on No MapMarch 8, 200292Espeon - 046/092 $1,100

2001 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Base Expansion PackDecember 1, 2001131Pichu - 114/128 $450
Pokemon WebOctober 20, 200147Gengar $4,600
Pokemon VSAugust 19, 2001143Karen's Tyranitar $600
Intro Pack Neo (Chikorita)April 6, 200130Paras $55.00
Intro Pack Neo (Totodile)April 6, 200130Remoraid $60.00

1999 sets

SetReleaseCardsMost valuable card
Intro Pack (Bulbasaur)July 30, 199940Pikachu - 40 $125
Intro Pack (Squirtle)July 30, 199940Arcanine $200

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