Summary

ThePokemon TCGis known for making playable cards incredibly accessible.

However, there is a fundamental difference between buying a Western TCG box and a box from Japan.

There’s more than just the Moonbreon to chase in this iconic Pokemon TCG set.

A pack of HeartGold and Soul Silver Unleashed and some of the valuable cards found within from the Pokemon TCG.

Japanese sets are known for having some exclusive goodies that make them eye-catching for collectors.

Here are the best Japanese card sets of the Pokemon TCG.

These sets also include sneak peaks at cards that arent even out in the west.

A pack of Pokemon TCG Ex Sandstorm and the valuable cards found within.

Pikachu ex also has one variant that is highly sought after, which is the secret art rare foil.

This card alone makes this one of the best Japanese sets to hold on to.

After all, Pikachu will always be the most popular Pokemon.

A Pack of Pokemon TCG Hidden Legends and some of the valuable cards you can find inside.

2024’s best Pokemon cards are setting new highs.

It also has legendary Pokemon from Hoenns own Latias and Alolas Exeggutor.

So, if you love these dual Energy wielding cards, then this is one set to pick up.

A collage of booster packs from the Japanese Pokemon TCG.

Some of the most notable include the Terastalized versions of all the Eeveelutions.

8Pokemon Stellar Miracle

A Set For New Collectors

Every collector needs to start somewhere.

There are, however, more valuable boxes if youre willing to throw your money into the pits.

Glaceon VMAX, Umbreon VMAX, and Rayquaza VMAX alternate art cards with a Leafeon VMAX in the background From Evolving Skies.

That extra hit of nostalgia also helps move the product forward, with all the classics getting new printings.

From all three starters to the legendary birds, there are plenty of cards with special illustrations.

The cards look even better with the original Japanese text.

The Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare from Surging Sparks and Mew ex Special Illustration Rare from Paldean Fates in the Pokemon TCG.

This card later came printed as a promo in America.

Snow Hazard includes the illustration rare printings of Chien-Pao ex and the Frigibax line.

Here are the most valuable cards from EX Sandstorm in Pokemon TCG!

The Gengar VMAX and Espeon VMAX from Fusion Strike in the Pokemon TCG.

It also includes one of the most valuable Arceus cards in the Pokemon TCG.

The set focuses on Water-types, Bugs, Dragons, and Ghosts.

These boxes were originally intended for use in sealed formats.

Tabletop

This is where players open boxes to create an entirely new deck.

All these cards also have illustration rare printings that can be pulled in the set.

3Pokemon Triplet Beat

Paldean Starters Unite

Subsets are always neat since they contain fewer cards.

Pokemon TCG

Here are the most valuable EX Hidden Legends cards in Pokemon TCG!

This set also gives them ultra rare printings which see the final evolutions of each starter coated in gold.

It doesnt get any more premium than this.