CHEAP POKEMON CARDS! Should You Be Opening Korean Booster Boxes?

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In today's video, we look at cheap alternatives for People who love collecting Pokemon Cards. Pokemon 151 and Eevee Heroes are 2 of the most in demand sets in Japan. Likewise, Evolving Skies and Scarlet and Violet 151 are 2 of the most in demand sets in English. However, did you know there are legitimate, cheaper versions of these wonderful Pokemon Artworks for a less expensive price tag? In today's video, we open up Pokemon Cards from Korea which can be purchased at a fraction of the cost of these other popular Pokemon sets? What are the drawbacks to collecting these cards? Let's talk about it!
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[@mileschapman7006]

The reverse poliwhirl was behind the rare because it was the masterball, u get 1 per box

[@shinys724]

I've seen so many people buying these boxes since they're more affordable. Pretty nice option for those that just like the artwork and to collect. Seems like the pull rates are better too!

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

I’ve opened Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean cards and personally I feel the quality isn’t quite on par with English or Japanese but they are still very good and it’s always improving anyway. Also it’s just a great experience to open multiple language cards and compare them and get sweet pulls too

[@gumikitteh]

isnt chinese and thai cards produced in JP? lol

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

@@gumikitteh yes i think it depends if they use the same card stock as the japanese cards though, i wont pretend to know if they do or not haha

[@noxamv5310]

Have you locked at modern english cards korean and all the other have way better quality no f.... 1 to 4 printlines per hit😂

[@undrconstructn43]

Went on a business trip at the beginning of the year and found a bunch of eevee heroes for $22 a box. Ripped way more than I should’ve but hit the umbreon V alt. Really enjoyed it! Wish the market respected the Korean cards more.

[@nickcarballo6039]

I feel like Korean is just waiting to explode that or Chinese since Chinese uses the same printers as Japan

[@beysshowcase]

Great video Danny! Would love to see one where you compare prices on singles between English, Japanese and Korean cards for the same exact card from the same exact set. A prime example is the Charizard EX from the new 151 set or maybe the Caterpie art rare that is nice to pull from that same set.

[@KioroBlast]

We've had multiple stores try to open and end closing over the years, the last two seem to have some sticking power but way more have closed. The one my family owns has been around for 30 years now so we're pretty comfortable but can confirm, the margins are small, and we make most of our money from the supplies like sleeves and such.

[@MT-MegaBLKCharizard]

As always !! Thanks for All these informative videos and general data points

[@theriptide27]

Nice of you to cover yet another layer of the hobby. I wish you knew the finer details but this is a nice intro to KR. 151 is a seeded box probably bc it’s a specialty set but the hits are literally the last 5 packs in every box: master ball, art cards x3, SAR

[@alott4846]

Very good info video I have some Korean I was debating ripping or re selling!

[@albertoalvarez104]

Holding the cards in your personal collection is the bees knees no matter the language

[@kevinnix6155]

I just bought a box from Sakura! Thanks for pointing me in that direction! Great prices

[@criticolt]

I’m in Houston and Dave is a big part of the hobby here. Cool to see you showing him some love.

[@jeffreymonk5660]

I had found a good deal on eBay on a lot of 3 Korean Eevee Heroes booster boxes and had a GREAT time ripping them. Working on completing the master set now by slowly picking up singles.

[@LJJ22]

I liked them when they used to be ~16-22 € per box. They used to have much worse pullrates than Japanese boxes, but were only about half the prize and for special sets like Evolutions that was fun. But now they are sold for 60-70+ € in Europe.

[@ScytherStevesy]

You did really good on hits for those boxes. I’ve never seen a double hit box for Korean Eevee Heroes. They’re a fun rip

[@pmistry8501]

Thanks for this Danny! An alternative option for sure. Thank you again for sharing all this.

[@migi408]

Love this guy, just got into this account and I love how he informs and keeps all the fans updated with the news love the time he takes into statistics probably the realest Pokémon trainer out there

[@SakurasCardShop]

Glad you enjoyed opening them:) we enjoy it as well. I had a customer buy 8 boxes the other day, we hit 3 alt are, 1 gold, 2 full art trainers and 2 full arts😅 they usually call them sakuresealed haha

[@Delta.Force.]

which alternates?

[@KrystalKollectz]

happy to see you review Korean Cards ! :D

[@guwardiguwardi4372]

For Korean boxes, SR is not guaranteed. So it’s even more difficult to get really big hits. Card quality is also slightly different (not in a lousier way)…just feels different. And older sets are still in yellow border instead of silver. Hence why the price point is much lower than JPN / ENG boxes. BUT it is possible to get 2 big hits. My Korean Vstar Universe box gave me a gold UR Arceus and SAR Zoroark!

[@clemanchan]

Thanks for the video. Not sure if its the lighting on the camera but the colors on those cards look a little darker

[@Frosty2014]

It’s very interesting lol I have seen them before but really haven’t ever purchased anything. Like the idea of cheaper products but I do enjoy English products and being able to read them. Thanks for the great content Danny, God bless as always :)

[@dunkyb6772]

Have opened about 12 Korean Eevee Heroes booster boxes, pulled many alt arts including the Moonbreon.

[@cmosier4462]

I used to live in South Korea for a couple of years so I opened a fair amount while I as over there and brought some home! In my experience, it was similar to Japanese where you are guaranteed one "full art" or above pre box but that is it. I thought that was official but I could be wrong, figure I would share!

[@velkymuftu]

I recently went to Korea and I bought a ton of 151 boxes. I got them for 35$ a box, each time with 4 AR, 1 SR a 4 RR. And on top of that of that there is a masterball. The quality is a bit lower but it was fun opening them. I even decided to go for a master set in korean.

[@AllThingsDylan]

How do the import taxes and things work buying off eBay? I see a bunch of listings saying the cost is on that buyer. Anybody have any info on this?

[@Sam_R_I_49]

Very interesting video. Always bringing the great content.

[@Uncrowned_King_Benz]

Danny. What is the current value for Korean Pokémon cards? Like Moonbreon as an example and etc

[@kkkoh4124]

Yes we have opened two boxes of evolving skies recently, and the pulls are great

[@pingpongkid-vd5ou]

I just recently got my 1st Japanese cards. I definitely enjoy the English cards most because i can read them. But I like the high class sets in Japanese.

[@robomarston8253]

I've opened Korean Eevee heroes a few times, still regularly buying it, plus watching alot of openings of it. From my experience you'll get a minimum of 6 hits and maximum of 9 at the highest per booster box.

[@baloney17]

Had to order some Korean boxes after this video. Thanks for the awesome content

[@jtstra01]

I bought a case of Korean Eevee Heroes booster boxes just so I could have a set of the artwork. The cardstock quality is definitely not there but for me it was just about having fun. I was able to pull the moonbreon without having to break the bank and had enough UR and RRR cards to share with the kids. I haven’t tried simplified Chinese packs yet but have heard they are closer in quality to Japanese packs as they come from the same cardstock source

[@chrisberberidis255]

I’m honestly not seeing much of a difference card quality wise. They feel about the same too. Only difference I’ve seen is they tear differently. Print quality always seems a little better than English from my experience. Centering, Print lines, etc. I’m consistently disappointed by English quality with every set. 151 hasn’t been perfect either, but that’s not gonna stop me from buying another Mew UPC. 🤪

[@scott_hoagie7852]

Ive opened some Korean Yugioh and its fun! Old school sets for cheap and pull rates aren't bad.

[@sorahikarifan]

So I have only opened 4 Korean Eevee heroes so far, and of them, I have pulled 2 alts (Umbreon v alt and jolteon v alt, then got Umbreon VMax rainbow and leafeon v alt) I haven’t had an issue on the quality so far, but that is just by the few I have opened :)

[@damienrosario2471]

Sound like it's rough being a store but gosh darn it we all still dream of starting one with our collections 😅

[@attract_mode_]

The first Korean box I opened I pulled the Moonbreon, it graded a 10 with PSA. Card quality seems the same as English, a good cheaper alternative.

[@lesserlight1337]

Much love from Korea! I live here and it's a joy to open packs and collect the artwork without my wallet crying.

[@chrisberberidis255]

Congrats on the pulls, dude. I’ve opened one of these boxes, but I didn’t get lucky. I’ve got 4 more on the way along with 4 blue sky stream and another 151 Mew UPC. Lol

[@andyeames2014]

I opened heaps of Korean black and white sets back in the day because they were cheap, haven’t really seen too much growth in terms of value but the fun to cost value was definitely there! Boo to the no guaranteed SR though 🤣

[@DerekJ23]

Did Korea just finally get official Pokémon cards last year?

[@andyeames2014]

@@DerekJ23 no they’ve been around for a while, my packs were opened in 2013-2014 I believe You might be thinking of simplified Chinese

[@jesse01]

I've always wanted to open Korean booster boxes but never knew of a good place to buy them. I'll definitely be buying from that site.

[@jeremypanico1531]

Pokene is legit I get Korean from them

[@jesse01]

​@@jeremypanico1531oh cool. I'll go check them out now. I want to get into other languages.

[@anthonycoryell9936]

Thanks Danny! These seem perfect to snag for the kiddos

[@professorburch]

I really enjoy Korean. Quality is actually really good. I opened a 151 Korean booster box next to English 151 and the card quality blew English away. You do have your occasional off-center ones, but no whitening or chips on the backs!

[@shaneowens5459]

How on earth did you get two full arts in one Korean box! Wow!!! That’s the first KZbinr I’ve seen so that for a Korean box opening. You got very lucky this opening ⭐️⭐️

[@chrisreiner2024]

I pulled a Umbreon v alt art out of 1 Korean booster box.i don't think people will blow up the Korean market because the resale on single cards is not there it's tough in English right now as well 😂

[@user-ve5ig2mr8t]

It’s always been my goal to open a Pokémon card store

[@eternalgames2138]

I bought some Korean cards and I ripped one and there was no black ink line in the middle. Are they fake or do Korean cards not have that?

[@wigginsofhipfire]

I didn’t even know there was Korean versions! Gonna have to have my girl get me some next time she visits her family!

[@jaredmiclea9202]

We opened some Korean Eevee Heroes together during Day 1 of Card Party!

[@ianlee4577]

I wonder what country/language is next for Pokemon to expand into!

[@nickhennagin3923]

I’ve opened at least 20 boxes of Korean eevee hero’s and have never had a double hit box

[@aadityasharma5884]

Art looks cool + card quality honestly looks better than I thought it'd be

[@christopherondo6174]

Always thought about getting some

[@burghsbest1]

Love all the advice you give.

[@Datascope002]

i keep seeing them on tcg player as one of the first options and have debated it

[@DeviationSportsCards]

You missed the master ball…it was the pack with the reverse behind the holo…opened up about 10 of these and every box has one master ball

[@archimedes1825]

That reverse that you said was in the wrong spot was the Master Ball reverse!

[@ronniegibson4688]

The bat man mew two is amazing

[@gyropunmaster]

I've been opening Korean for a few years now, not getting an SIR in Korean for the price stings way less than overpaying for Japanese and pulling a male Trainer or something lackluster (looking at you, Eevee Heroes).

[@BillNey732]

im new here and im enjoying your channel im on a journey to complete the 151

[@edwardelric9224]

does the korean ver selleable?

[@Ace_Trainer_Warbandit]

Batman mewtwo, solid pull. Thanks for the info. Fun factor is winning

[@c_losgarage71]

I've actually been contemplating buying the Korean sets and sending the big hits to get graded. Just wondering if people will actually buy the Korean big hits

[@deepseacocoon]

Exactly what I was wondering too. How much value do these truly have? Regardless, very good for collectors who just want the cards

[@ikzoid9914]

Simplified Chinese its getting more popular in mainland china. They are launching unique products such as eevee gift box or the newest charizards boxes

[@Fadingredskies]

I bought 2 Korean Eevee heros just for fun and it pretty cool

[@Groggy245]

Those were some sick hits on 151

[@cathysams7932]

I worked in a printing company and it seems that most printers don't have the integrity to care about what their product looks like or the slitters as well in America anymore, it's sad but at least there's a few.

[@queenpez5921]

I got a god pack! The card stock feels better than past Korean sets.

[@dwillingham]

Opening 151 has been fun, but disappointing at the same time. I've gotten 1 ETB, 1 Poster Collection, 1 Binder Collection and all I have pulled is a Zapdox ex, Wartortle IR, Blastoise ex and thats it from 16 packs. I want to master set this but seeing only 1 IR makes me sad that I'm going to have to go to TCG Player for everything.

[@Pikafriends22]

I’m surprised you haven’t covered the fiasco pertaining to how Pokemon Center sold out immediately of all its Van Gogh products within minutes in America.

[@CafeKarak]

Korean cards are so fun to open! You can also get them graded

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

That intro was really interesting 🙏👌

[@killerwhalegamer1679]

I like Korean booster, I might do a master set of 151 for Korean..

[@pokemondude9546]

I opened many BW and XY booster boxes in korean. The quality was in bw and and in the begunning of xy not the best. In SM the quality was sometimes better then the german cards.

[@robertbushjr5947]

Interesting video pretty cool

[@KennyQ-if8pf]

Crazy hits from that...wow

[@RLaoGT]

Simplified Chinese (mainland china) has a bunch of cool older products starting @ sun and moon

[@potendogamer]

Definitely a cool way to enjoy opening cards on a budget… just not quite the level of excitement, compared to pulling a desirable card in English or Japanese.

[@corinas4337]

I dont open but English or Japanese Thanks 4 the vid Appreciate u

[@KaijuLover85]

i think having japanese cards will help out. marker on these singles are crazy!

[@fadapackmagic]

Yup. I purchase my products from Sakuras Card Shop. Most of my products I open on my channel are from his store. He's legit and I trust him. I thought Korean Pokemon weren't worth it at first. I have been buying them since it was released in his store. The quality is really good and I think they're produced in Japan.

[@supalee337]

I think there are masterballs in that set also. Looks good tho

[@nelsonrico1921]

Just pulled a leafeon v full art sadly

[@phizzlemydizzle8366]

I got one box of Korean it was ok, still fun to open packs

[@PokeSleepDeals]

Danny, thank you 🙏 I want to be an online LGS one day.

[@Griffator]

Can only hope the Korean and Chinese product options help cool the explosive Japanese card market. It’s gotten ridiculous lately.

[@iMaveni]

I gotta look into Korean cards man, just for the sake of collecting they look pretty solid

[@MrMuscleman1990]

I've bought Korean Lost Abyss and Eevee Heroes before and they were okay. Artwork is still the same. They're definitely way cheaper than the Japanese sets.

[@sleggarlaw4740]

no energy or code cards in the 151. seemed very odd

[@kikirl]

Never opened Korean packs myself but the pull rate seems higher? Or maybe you have amazing luck 😂

[@kingdavidkang]

That is nice option especially I can understand what it says 😂

[@dmcinnis23]

Korean Eevee Heroes sold out on Sakura. It was a great price though! Bummer!

[@RogersLawnCare]

I have bought a lot of Korean evee heros

[@RestoSexual]

First time I’ve ever heard this question asked

[@amarkovER]

The price of Korean eevee heroes has tripled in recent times since people caught onto this to the point its not worth it anymore.

[@chrisberberidis255]

$39 a box didn’t seem bad to me. 🤷🏻 ordered 4 last week.

[@ProfessorPine]

Danny, please mention to people that not only is a special art rare is not guaranteed, but special rare (secret rare) in general aren’t guaranteed. Full Arts and above are SRs in Korean just like in Japanese. You are right that with Korean boxes that there are NO guarantees at all, but we should stress a bit more about the differences in rarity in the Asian market more. You can easily go 4 Korean Booster Boxes and not see any special rares (secret rares). So while it is cheaper to buy 20 packs, it can cost as much as an English booster box to find an SR. This is why Korean cards are so cheap in comparison and we should remind people that reselling Korean for the same prices as Japanese (which has an SR guarantee) or English (no guarantees but more packs and more cards per pack) is inadvisable in general.

[@soapstorm27]

Ive been thinking of getting Korean cards, they look really good !

[@artyom_1553]

I have some, they look good yes😊

[@xESPplayer500x]

If north korea ever opened up, korean pokemon would 5x

[@trevortexas]

Can’t wait to get some of these on the pack breaks if dream league sells out

[@_RiseAgainst]

I saw you dropped your preorder BB by $10. I appreciate it, but thought $120 was fair.