Japanese Pokemon Cards Basics and Where To Start

If you’re starting to collect Japanese Pokemon Cards, then this is the video for you.
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Digging into Japanese Pokemon cards doesn't have to be difficult! With this information, you can learn exactly where to start collecting, which Japanese expansions are right for you, and get some insight into the Japanese card hit-rates. These are some of my top tips for newcomers to the Japanese Pokemon TCG - some of the coolest cards in the cardboard world!
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[@okJLUV]

Have a question you need answered, or anything unclear? Let me know below!

[@JoshuaSabre]

I just wanted to say i watch alot of pokemon card openings and its hard to find someone with ther personality and the knowledge of the cards to go along with it. The facts you put in your videos are super helpful..... start doing opening and or streams good luc You got a fan👍

[@okJLUV]

@@JoshuaSabre Thanks so much Lazer - I'm pretty passionate about Japanese cards, and anything Japanese in general haha. I live stream at twitch.tv/okjluv if you'd ever like to join in, and I've got a few pack openings on this channel if you haven't watched them yet. Hope to see you around for more, though! Happy New Year!

[@romir3004]

@@JoshuaSabre same bruh

[@sebastianclaudio1042]

Hey! So I just started collecting japanese cards, specifically booster packs because I love the arts. I wanted to ask you how would go about storing your japanese booster packs? Since they are longer than english booster packs, I really can’t use the one-touch resealable bags, or the tarot card sleeves. Thank you in advance!

[@miracle_flipper]

im trying to figure out how to list japanese cards on tcgplayer

[@stephanietrakas1225]

This is the most in-depth video I've come across. It's exactly what I've been after. Keen for future videos!

[@okJLUV]

Thanks Stephanie, glad it was able to help you out!

[@HeyJoshyJosh]

Japanese is so much imo. Better pricing, better card quality, less crap (like energy cards and reverse holos which I don't care for anyway) Nice video mate.

[@okJLUV]

Thank you mate!! Appreciate it

[@Brandon-oi7lo]

Having recently gotten back into collecting, and having just ordered a Legendary Heartbeat box, this was very informative, thank you.

[@okJLUV]

No problem Brandon! Hopefully you find some sweet cards in that Legendary Heartbeat box. Be sure to let me know what the AR is!

[@MUSTAFK]

When i say i love you, i mean it. This is, exactly what ive been looking for thank you so much. I dont live in Australia however so i have to do a bit more research but thankyou so much

[@okJLUV]

Glad it helped mate! Feel free to join our Discord if you need anymore help (link in description)!

[@bnp777]

@okJLUV because of you, I have my first 3 Japanese Boosters on the way! All Stars, Dream League and Tag Bolt! Thank you so much for your videos/streams and being so informative! Looking forward to all of your content!

[@rileyfrady7469]

sorry im late on this but high quality upload man. im an american living in japan and pulled a radiant steelix from "new" dark phantasma booster. was super hype as its my 1st card pack since literally the 90s (my og binder is kinda nuts but thats another story lol) thanks again for your video!!

[@okJLUV]

that Steelix is incredible in hand! glad it helped ya out mate ;D

[@stopmodcspokemon]

This is great, very well explained JLUV, great format! I was looking to have a better understanding of the rarity! Thanks for all the information you added

[@okJLUV]

No worries my friend!

[@danielallan1662]

Awesome video! Keen to see you discuss the pull rates from the high class sets.

[@okJLUV]

Thanks Daniel, I really appreciate it!!

[@kimboyojimbo579]

Just recently found your channel through Opossum Bud and I'm glad I did! Great content fam, cheers!!!

[@okJLUV]

ayo welcome! Opossum is a real one!!

[@aaronconnan2903]

This is sick, cheers buddy keep it up

[@okJLUV]

Glad to hear it helped! Thank you!!

[@perkypika618]

What an informative video! I am relatively new to collecting Pokemon cards and would love to add more Japanese ones to my collection - so helpful, thank you! 😍🖤⚡️

[@okJLUV]

Glad it helped ya PerkyPika!!

[@JayTLuta]

Enjoying the content, very informative! I'm an Aussie living in Japan and just started collecting, your vids were a good place to start

[@okJLUV]

Hey Jay, thank you so much for watching! I'm glad I was able to help. Definitely wouldn't mind swapping places at the moment haha - you're spoiled for choice! Let me know if you ever need a hand - feel free to reach out at Instagram.

[@JayTLuta]

@@okJLUV Goes both ways to be honest! Been here a few years already and it's been tough not being able to leave the country and see family etc back home. Otherwise spoilt for choice on cards yes! Just pre-ordered a box of shiny star v from the Pokemon centre today after watching your vid! Also followed your Instagram too!

[@akiwatsuru]

You pronounce everything so well, thank you for actually putting in effort into your Japanese pronunciations it makes my heart warm

[@okJLUV]

Such a lovely comment, thank you Amaya - it means a lot to me! I always strive for accuracy in my videos :D

[@alisonrose8911]

Thank you for this video! I needed this as a friend of mine recommended me to start with Japanese cards due to my current budget.

[@okJLUV]

No worries - glad it helped you out!!

[@tsacelbuod]

Thank you for teaching me the basics of Japanese Pokemon card collecting. I live in Japan and just got into box buying literally two weeks ago. I've come into this scene so late, so I feel quite overwhelmed because of all the different sets out there that exist. Out of all the research I've done through watching videos like yours and others out there, I've decided to really jump into VMax Climax. It seems like this particular set always gets rave reviews from Pokemon content creators. Also, I think that the product is just visually stunning. Anyways, thanks for the crash course. It is definitely appreciated.

[@AtrociousJake]

holy toledo it's AMAZING how talented & personable you've become in content creating (not saying this video is bad, you've just gotten REALLY good).

[@okJLUV]

I learned a few tricks from some pretty cool people 😉 Also a lot of people told me not to look up at the camera so that everyone looks into my nostrils, like in this video.

[@PokèMyBalls]

Usually, the expansion with the better cards sell for a lot more. So that gives you an idea of which one has the chase cards.

[@MisterTCG]

How can someone dislike this video?!?!?! 🤯 Thanks for the lesson! 🙏🏽

[@sprmn22]

great job!! awesome vid and very informative

[@okJLUV]

Thanks Andrew Andrew! I really appreciate it :)

[@PrimalLugia]

Very good video, thanks okjluv, i learned alot.

[@okJLUV]

I learned it all from poke protector

[@mermerchar]

Great stuff mate! Under rated Poketuber!

[@okJLUV]

Thank you! Hopefully it helped you out :D

[@mermerchar]

@@okJLUV It did thanks, the only interesting thing I need to understand is, how can you tell a REAL Japanese booster box from a FAKE one? They don't seemingly have the pokeball tight wrap on, plus it being in Japanese, I wouldn't be able to understate the text and decipher if one was fake or not from misprints or spelling.

[@mikel1497]

Thank you I just moved to Okinawa and I was just buying any cards I seen.

[@KA1SZN]

You are the man JLUV! I just bought 4 boxes :)

[@tony-bs9iz]

Just ordered my first Japanese booster box, the tag team gx all stars. Can’t wait to get it and see what I get. Your videos are great and really informative.

[@okJLUV]

Thank you Tony! Good luck with your pulls, let me know how you go!

[@Holychungus355]

@@okJLUV I think he went well

[@densel.c8935]

This video ignited my love for pokemon card collecting again ! Just bought 2 legendary skies booster boxes for 144$ Aus and😎 also thank you for making such an informative video. Cheers!

[@ClaytonClays]

nicely done. ive just started purchasing and open my first shiny star v without knowing most of what you just explained. and after getting the basics from you, im more inclined to continue further my expansion in the japanese version than the english version. the quality in japan are magnificent and astonishing. i did not see much issues in the side cuts and the centering of them. and the pull hit rates are just overwhelming, with the surprise for a first timer collector myself pulled the best trainer halo in shiny star v. cant wait to purchase more and check on your news and updates in my trainers journey. keep the awesome work trainer!!!

[@okJLUV]

Hey Clayton, thanks so much for watching - I'm glad the video helped you out! Shiny Star V is an extremely fun set so you picked a great place to jump in. Looking forward to hearing about your card collecting journey, Trainer ;)

[@marcushollingsworth3337]

Great video!!! This was easy to follow and will help me a lot in the future. Keep it up man

[@cringelordcollects]

This is AMAZING thank you!!

[@okJLUV]

Happy to hear you enjoyed the vid It Bleeds Pixels! Thanks for watching !!

[@KrystalKollectz]

Great video! Love to see you have much appreciation for Japanese Pokemon releases! Liked & subbed! ☺️🙌✨

[@okJLUV]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback, glad to hear that you enjoyed it ! 😊

[@KrystalKollectz]

@@okJLUV No worries! here to support all the way :D

[@ilariaa5974]

great video, thanks

[@okJLUV]

Anytime :D

[@lonecollector4718]

Great video I learned lots!!!

[@OakTreeSea]

New collector living in china at the moment, I've bought a few japanese booster boxes online here and they've all come in, in good shape. I'm wondering which boxes you think will be the best going forward, and also, where can i check the value of commons/uncommons and the like? I've searched some of my pulls on ebay, I was just looking for a more comprehensive evaluation platform. Thanks, and i really appreciate the content. Hopefully more and more people grow wise to the beauty of these Japanese cards.

[@okJLUV]

Thank you for watching Salvatore. It's hard to gauge the value of Japanese cards, it depends on the market you're selling them in as it varies around the world. Are you looking to open the boxes for the cards, or keep them sealed?

[@ezylno9325]

What would be the best Japanese booster box to keep seal or to purchase?

[@neb542]

Great channel. Tag bolt is so awesome thank you.

[@okJLUV]

Thanks mate! Tag Bolt is definitely one of the best Sun and Moon sets.

[@JoeMama._.]

A game store I go to sells them thx so much!

[@CashMoneyDollar]

Informative video thanks!

[@okJLUV]

Anytime, glad to have helped out :)

[@Duncan4president]

Hey man, I love your channel! I was a hater of Japanese cards but have started to like them more than English! Do you have other youtube channels? The production quality is awesome.

[@okJLUV]

Hey Duncan, thank you so much. A lot of people are starting to warm up to Japanese Pokemon cards now, glad to see you're on board! This is my only channel at this stage, so hopefully I see you around on some more videos 😃

[@Duncan4president]

@@okJLUV honestly shocked you don't have thousands of subs. Keep it up!

[@topang4304]

We need more videos like this. Updates on the Japanese sets :(

[@aktosweden]

I found this video very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make such a clear video

[@okJLUV]

You're welcome! This was the first video I uploaded and was something I had been wanting to create for a while, so I'm glad to hear it helped you out!!

[@delbomb3131]

Damn things are expensive in Australia. I pay around 60usd for boxes in America

[@shannonvanegas7313]

Where do you buy your boxes at?

[@fvlzquz9418]

Damn this is a good video. Good job man

[@okJLUV]

Thanks mate! I hope it helped a little !

[@whodoib4528]

thank you for helping me understand. i appreciate your knowledge. some youtubers are way too annoying

[@okJLUV]

No worries Dennis, glad to have helped :)

[@oBEARDEDo]

Love Japanese booster boxes compared to the American ones. Japanese ones are small and perfectly sized. Also the quality and art design on the back compared to American is wayyyyyyy better

[@okJLUV]

Yo, totally agree! The art on each box is amazing, especially for sets from the Sun and Moon era!

[@xuereb2867]

Will buy 2 Dream league booster box. Want to get the secret rare #54 card which is my favorite.

[@okJLUV]

Dream League is a superb Booster Box, you won't be disappointed. Let me know which cards you find!

[@khiluzi454]

Hey man! How do you know how to identify 1st edition on Japanese booster box? Also great video and you earned my sub

[@Swatta637]

So, there isn't a direct English equivalent release. I noticed in Japanese there is a 1) Booster box, 2) Strength Expansion Pack? and 3) A Gym Box? Am I getting this right?

[@marcusjay8103]

Dude! Would you do boxes like these on request? Would love to get some random Japanese cards, especially some sealed product. You could make a killing.

[@okJLUV]

Hey mate! I don't actually do paid breaks unfortunately, sorry hehe. I get asked quite a lot about it.

[@jamesbowron2199]

Thanks for the video. Have only just started collecting and my first purchases were the astonishing volt tackle booster boxes (which I ordered direct from Japan as it worked out cheaper) - even managed to pull the Rainbow Rare Pikachu which I'm stoked about. I am also curious as to the upcoming VMAX triple starter deck. Given the Charizard starter sold out for obvious reasons, just wondering if it's worth ordering this?

[@okJLUV]

Hey James! Thank you very much for watching. Massive congrats on finding the Hyper Pikachu VMAX - I wasn't so lucky myself haha! Given that the Charizard VMAX starter deck quickly went out of stock, I'd say - if you're interested in buying it, you're better off grabbing it now, rather than waiting. I think it's worth it alone for the VMAX versions of Blastoise and Venusaur. Hopefully you can find a nice price for it!

[@jamesbowron2199]

@@okJLUV thanks for responding! I've placed a pre-order with some stores in Japan (it's actually cheaper this way). Definitely the Hyper Pikachu has got me hooked. Looking at the differences between English and Japanese cards, I prefer the Japanese cards.

[@okJLUV]

@@jamesbowron2199 Not a problem! Once collectors see Japanese cards in their hand, it makes it so hard to go back! They're seriously amazing, the quality is on another level. If you ever feel like chatting about Japanese cards, you can join the okJLUV Discord - link is here: discord.gg/8mauAjBh - there are heaps of avid collectors in there so if you ever need help, someone will lend a hand. Hope to see you around!

[@thegumballepisodedarwin7707]

How do you like up Japanese cards?

[@PaixFN]

where should i buy japanese pokemon cards?

[@dubiesinjapan]

Brother I’m in japan right now visiting the wife’s family What do you recommend I pick up to bring back to Canada to open and hold and sell I’ve looked everywhere for the shiny star V and they are sold out They have the $5 starter box with 60 cards are these good buys for holo’s

[@okJLUV]

Hey William! Have you tried looking for the Shiny Star V Crobat Box? It just released on 25/12 but it may also be sold out. GX Tag All Stars and Legendary Heartbeat are both great selections which are fun to open. Holding/selling of modern Japanese product isn't really a big thing at the moment because it's quite easily purchasable around the world - I'd recommend just opening stuff for now!

[@brendensilva9886]

i need to know what set is in the thumbnail. the one that has the canto starters it!! :}

[@darionlong6111]

Hey man I have some Japanese pokemon cards can u look at them for me

[@pubgop7079]

Where Can I Buy Japanese Boosted Box

[@BlackCroLong]

I have an important question? Are there still 1st editions in japanese cards? How can i tell on the card/booster/display?

[@bobbyv.634]

Thank you for the info! I have a couple of Japanese pokemon card boxes that im trying to sell. And maybe one or two boxes i think I'll keep for myself. Where would you recommend i put them up for sale?! I'm in Mexico and they're definitely not very popular here :( unfortunately

[@ka3ruuu426]

I only got one vmax and 4 c cards in my sword booster box😭😭

[@coolaeth]

What is the best Japanese Pokémon card set that is not shiny star v, volt tackle, or dream league etc.

[@Bachi562]

Got a double blaze box because of your channel. Nostalgia has been really hitting me lately, but buying retail in the US is a mess rn. So glad japanese cards are easy to obtain at a good price. 😊

[@okJLUV]

Hehe you and me both mate! Double Blaze is an awesome set, super underrated. Good luck with your pulls!

[@mckenziebaker7604]

PLSSSS WHAT SET IT THE ON THE RIGHT FROM AT 5:44

[@okJLUV]

That is Allister from Legendary Heartbeat, s3a!

[@beauell1115]

Where to buy them online?

[@510Yabeezy]

Grabbing a coffee. BRB

[@okJLUV]

You’re gonna need it - there’s a lot to go through here! 😂

[@forestfire2605]

How many years does it take for a japanese set to retire

[@ath.g]

what kind of floating shelf is that behind u?

[@okJLUV]

An IKEA shelf! It’s nice.

[@thecryptidcouch6671]

Where in the US would you buy your Japanese cards?

[@Techno4more]

I love japanese holos. English needs to do the holo border

[@okJLUV]

100% agreed!

[@MH72077]

I much prefer Japanese cards. There’s just something about them that’s more appealing. When you compare the same cards in English and Japanese the holographic effects are more reflective and have different effects and the colors are more vibrant. In my opinion of course.

[@okJLUV]

Totally fair Mel, I think there are many other collectors out there that feel the same way!

[@bigmittengaming1590]

I haven’t collected since I was young. Looking at one of the Japanese boxes for my first box to open. Saw explosion walker box for $60 usd so might do that. Are there any specific Japanese boxes with some older nostalgic Pokémon?

[@okJLUV]

Tag Bolt and Champion Road are 2 great Booster Boxes with plenty of Gen 1, 2 and 3 Pokémon in them. Also try Remix Bout - I have videos for all of these boxes on my channel!

[@jonahevers9371]

Rare candy collectibles is way!!!!! Overpriced

[@homeoffice3524]

Oww ye. I check the page aprox 4$ per pack. For that price i can get them from local web pages with free shiping. Im in UK.

[@darionlong6111]

Hey man I found some old pokemon cards that are japanese can I send u the pics and tell me what u think

[@rocky072957]

Back in mid to end of the 90's, my kids wanted more cards. So went to the place and they picked out some packs. I was talking to the cashier he talked to me about this 3 sets of 3 ( according to him) were rare. I paid over 80.00 for the 9 cards. They are in a Pokémon folder all written in Japanese. I have no idea what cards I have. HELP

[@rocky072957]

They are Neo cards. 1 set is green the next set is orange and 3rd set is blue. I don't know what I have and I hope I wasn't taken way back in the 90s

[@okJLUV]

you'll have to show me a picture of the cards, or let me know the card numbers in the bottom corner!

[@rocky072957]

@@okJLUV how do I send the pictures to you. They go from 152 to 160. On the top of the card are top row: LV.54 (HP100) LV 33 (HP70) LV.19 (HP50) ROW 2 LV.14 (HP40) LV.28 (HP60) LV.57 (HP100) 3rd ROW LV.69 (HP120) LV.41 (HP80) LV.13 (HP40 ) Illus Ken Sugimori

[@rocky072957]

@@okJLUV Good Morning, Did you receive a response from me? I would really love to know what I have.

[@okJLUV]

@@rocky072957 oh I’m so sorry! I missed this. Can you send me the card numbers in the bottom right corner? It should be ###/1##

[@sgt.pepper1227]

Hey brother for long term storage would you recommend top loaders or card savers if so why??

[@okJLUV]

Either works mate! It just comes down to personal preference. Top loaders are more rigid, card savers are susceptible to a little bit of bend. Neither offer UV protection though.

[@lindavo888]

What Japanese boosters do you think will be hot this year? Do you know where to find wholesalers in Japan?

[@okJLUV]

Hey Prodigy8 - it's impossible to predict, otherwise everybody would be doing it! It's no secret that Dream League is one of the most popular Sun and Moon expansions, so I'd expect to see that continue to be very popular in 2021. If you're worried about 'hot' products being tough to find, don't. Japanese Pokemon card supply is healthy and old sets are still being printed, so there's plenty to choose from. Go with what you like. As for wholesalers - do you speak Japanese?

[@lindavo888]

@@okJLUV no I don’t speak Japanese unfortunately

[@imGrisky]

@@okJLUV Do the high class sets also get constantly printed? Is dream league still in print? Thanks for the video mate, great job.

[@kroghvfx5116]

Hello im gonna get my first japanese pokemon box. But should i but the vmax special box with eight different packs or the Rebellion Crash Special Set Sword & Shield? and another question am i garuenteed anything in Them?

[@okJLUV]

The Rebellion Crash Booster Box will have 1 guaranteed SR or higher card in it. The VMAX Special Box packs will be totally random in terms of hit rate!

[@kroghvfx5116]

@@okJLUV thanks! Good to have someone to ask

[@kroghvfx5116]

@@okJLUV but do you know about the rebelion special set the one with totricity as Promo?

[@SDCISHERE]

❤

[@darrenmackey1147]

Hi great video, what’s the best way to purchase Japanese Pokémon cards

[@okJLUV]

From this store! rarecandycollectables.com.au/okjluv

[@jackmichael9580]

Hey mate - thanks for the video! I'm just wondering if you have any recommendations for reliable sites in Australia where you can buy Japanese single cards from? I'm keen to dive into buying some Japanese booster boxes but would like to have some certainty that I'll be able to finish sets by buying any missing cards individually.

[@okJLUV]

Hey mate - thank you heaps for watching! Unfortunately, purchasing singles Japanese cards in Australia is pretty difficult. As of now, the regular secondary avenues like eBay are your best bet. There is a small community of Japanese card collectors growing, and there are also avenues to purchase singles from Japan (without using eBay). It's a topic I'm planning to cover in the future! If you wanted to learn more about it in the mean time, feel free to direct message me. Hope that helps!

[@jackmichael9580]

okJLUV cheers mate! Will get in contact if I have any more questions.

[@okJLUV]

@@jackmichael9580 No problem mate. I'm dropping 2 new videos in the next few days showcasing a great entry level Japanese booster box - should definitely be of use to you!

[@JayTLuta]

I'd like to ask the opposite! I live in Tokyo but travel to Australia for work every other month (at least I did pre Covid days) and want to ask where in Sydney to Melbourne I can go to sell Japanese cards?

[@cryptocole239]

im currently in japan right now due to my work, im not really interested with collecting these cards, but i do know a lot of money can be made with it. do you think i should start buying some?

[@okJLUV]

Literal bruh moment

[@cryptocole239]

@@okJLUV what

[@cryptocole239]

@@okJLUV can you please explain why did you just say that?

[@cryptocole239]

@@okJLUV wow, never in my life have I thought some nerds actually act like douchebags more than actual douchebags

[@okJLUV]

@@cryptocole239 I have 0 interest in helping people "flip" product for short term gains. Your comments made me lol heartedly. Thanks for stopping by mate.

[@rgard6]

Can I email you

[@JuZockt]

what are the usuall drops for a high class pack? are they simular to english/worldwide sets?

[@okJLUV]

High Class Packs have 1 SR per sealed box - this could be a FA Pokemon, FA Trainer, Special Art Pokemon, Hyper Rare Pokemon or Gold Pokemon card. There's always a GX or V card inside each pack. Shiny Star V and Ultra Shiny GX always come with 3 'baby' Shinies and 1 V/VMAX/GX Shiny (depending on which box). For Shiny Star V, you also sometimes find an Amazing Rare card, SR Trainer or UR Gold Card in addition to the Shiny cards. Hope that helps!

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[@romir3004]

oo 69 comments eh

[@TwoMG]

Just found your page, great stuff loving the content, really. I was wondering, right now I get Japanese booster boxes from $41 to $46. What is distributor and store pricing in Japan?