Slim vs Jumbo Chinese Pokemon card differences | Simplified Chinese Pokémon Cards | KrystalKollectz

I've received many messages over Instagram about people wanting me to cover the topic of Slim vs Jumbo Simplified Chinese Pokémon card texture differences. Due to high demand i finally decided to make a video covering this topic. This video compares the Traditional Chinese Pokemon releases to the Simplified Chinese Pokemon releases.
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[@MajorenSnor]

Thank you Krystal for explaining these differences so in depth, very interesting to see the patterns next to eachother!

[@KrystalKollectz]

You’re very welcome!! I’m glad the comparisons helped. It’s hard to understand the differences unless you see the cards side by side somehow. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@dmcinnis23]

Amazing! I've started down the road of collecting different languages. This makes it all the more complicated! LOL But thank you for the clear explanations.

[@KrystalKollectz]

It’s true, it does complicate collecting a bit but at the same time it gives S-Chinese cards a bit more incentive to collect. IMO printing variation are cool to see across the languages. 😁

[@kylebehnke1415]

Oh "F" it's not from China is my favorite line of the year.

[@KrystalKollectz]

I’m glad it helps distinguish the differences 😃. Thank you for watching ✨

[@Reid18]

The fact you have all of these cards to even perform such a “scientific” comparison is incredible.

[@KrystalKollectz]

Hehe thank you for noticing. 🤭 my genuine interest & science background in education just naturally inclined me to investigate this topic as much as I possibly could. 😁 I’ve never seen anything like this before in Pokémon cards

[@Reid18]

@@KrystalKollectz Thanks for thanking me. Also, I’ve never seen anything like this either. Being real, you are extremely articulate and it is obvious you are a great teacher of all things Pokémon.

[@KrystalKollectz]

I truly appreciate your feedback 😭✨. Thank you! It’s just that kind of topic that can easily confuse those who are exploring Chinese Pokemon cards, whether new or well-seasoned. So I’m glad you found this video helpful! 😄

[@Pallyforeva]

This is very interesting to see! I haven’t done comparisons, but it feels similar to how PCI does higher quality texturing on promo cards than mainset cards (to save on money). Maybe it’s similar over there. Either way, it’s a super cool thing to consider & gives us more to consider when it comes to how texturing affects art!

[@HoneyBeeTCG]

Really great video thanks! Really fun getting to see what is going on with Chinese cards going to share this video its really interesting!

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you for watching and sharing! I’m glad the video helped 😄

[@gooseyforce3278]

Brilliant info there, thank you! I'm really enjoying the increased scope of Pokémon card collecting these days.

[@KrystalKollectz]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you for the feedback !

[@tesso7853]

The slim pack cards are so nice in comparison. Love how the art pops more and the texturing is more clear!

[@KrystalKollectz]

I’m glad you see the difference! This is the very same reason why I like the slim foil cards more too 😆✨ thanks for watching 😊

[@jacarireviews8267]

Wow!!!!!! The difference is insane!!!!! Great video Krystal!!!!!’ 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thanks so much!!

[@VinnieCollects]

Amazing video! Kind of bad that the difference is so big, and a pretty big mystery as to why

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you for watching ! 🤩🔥

[@akmn4505]

That rayquaza art is beautiful

[@KrystalKollectz]

It sure is ! 🤩 Thank you for watching!

[@HappyHaul]

I like the slim better! Love the texture ❤

[@KrystalKollectz]

good choice :)

[@DÆNTÆ]

Thx for next insane vid👏🏻i was thinking then only I'm soo crazy and i see this kind off stuff...like always great job👌🏻

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you for the feedback and giving this video a watch ! 😊🤩

[@moffdawg]

I just came to your channel to ask these questions lmao

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@Dapperdan772]

Great video. Commenting for the algorithm 🧡

[@KrystalKollectz]

Yay! Thank you! ☺️ !!

[@brandonong991]

Interesting video! Now I’m wondering, are the hit rates any different from the jumbo 25 card packs vs slim 5 cards pack. 🧐 maybe a showdown or comparison video would be cool! 😄

[@KrystalKollectz]

I actually made a couple of videos like these already on my channel (both sets of Nine Colors Gathering). I open both booster boxes with slim and jumbo packs. Hope those help!

[@hermanyuen4046]

Subbed and thanx for the great vids. Always hesitant to jump into the hobby due to pricing of English cards.

[@KrystalKollectz]

No problem! Thanks for watching! That’s definitely part of why I’ve stopped collecting English. The Asian language cards (aside from Japanese) don’t see price spikes like that. It usually happens gradually over time when product ages and becomes scarce, but that can take years after sets release.

[@Kiddo_Koala]

thanks for the useful video! love your channel btw

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you so much for the feedback ! 😆🔥. Be sure to also check out my web shop krystalkollectz.com/

[@Exigma00]

awesome video !

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you for stopping by !

[@UnownEquis]

Great video! Your content has helped me out a lot since I've been collecting some of the more expensive SM and SWSH cards in Korean and Chinese. All great looking cards at the end of the day, regardless of language.

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you so much! I’m happy my content helps guide you when collecting - especially with the more expensive cards. But I agree with your last statement. 😊

[@CooperZhao-w6h]

This is so useful thank you!!

[@KrystalKollectz]

You're so welcome! :)

[@David-Bashford]

I’m curious your guess as to whether these differences are intentional? Happenstance? Maybe trying something out before things sync down the road? Great stuff as always.

[@KrystalKollectz]

That’s actually a good question. I can only theorize for now but perhaps Pokémon Japan is experimenting through the S-Chinese releases especially after seeing so many changes in the booster box/bundle packaging. My guess is that they’re trying more environmentally-friendly tactics? As for the differences in quality it’s most likely coincidence but I could be wrong. I’m just thinking logistically it might be too much for one facility / printer to produce the same type of cards for both types of packs. Pokémon Japan after all are printing for at least 5 card languages at this point. Maybe it’s their way of keeping up with demand, especially China’s massive population.

[@David-Bashford]

S-C can do no wrong at the moment (except for maybe securing promos properly!). All the products are so spot on and leaps beyond what is being created elsewhere. Here’s hoping your theory is right that Pokemon as a whole is experimenting with S-C and the sorts of things they are creating find their way elsewhere.

[@flexydasecond6586]

This is such an awesome video, really interesting to see the differences! I was wondering if you have any examples of slim vs jumbo pack cards from the simplified chinese sun and moon era? just wondering if the differences would be the same, again great video!

[@戴也-j3r]

Chinese collectors prefer jumbo pack cards more than slim pack cards,because they’re shinier and are more like Japanese version cards, so the prices are higher here. We’re also confused about why there’re two types of cards.😅

[@KrystalKollectz]

That’s really interesting to know! Thank you for sharing. 😄 It’s a true contrast from what is more valued in the western countries since it appears most people like the slim quality foil. But then again we’ve been used to the “jumbo” type foil already from Japanese cards and many like seeing different quality cards. I appreciate your insight! 😁✨

[@Emberrose13]

Wow I thought it was better to stay away from slim packs because I've heard the quality is actually worse but seeing these I like the texture pop on them better, so that's super interesting!

[@KrystalKollectz]

Thank you for giving the video a watch ! 🥰✨

[@Terrorize89]

I never noticed before! Been collecting Simplified Chinese for about a month, going to have to go through my collection and see if any dupes show off a difference 😂

[@KrystalKollectz]

Glad this video helped ! Thank you for watching :)

[@Terrorize89]

@KrystalKollectz You're welcome :) will be binging your content when off work, just started up a simplified chinese card channel too. (Not just to show off my moonbreon 😂)

[@moonbreon]

I remember seeing the same difference between the eevee heroes HR first print and later print where the sparkling was slightly more coarse grained. The difference was only on the sparkle not on the texture. In your video, the slim card texture seems to be more "precise" than the jumbo in addition of the sparkle difference. Looks like they printed them in two different facilities or used different settings?

[@KrystalKollectz]

I appreciate the input about the Eevee heroes printing! But yes the texture difference is super apparent. I wish I knew if it was the printer settings or a different facility entirely 😕

[@demonphantomshinyumbreon8165]

Slim pack stands out more to me

[@KrystalKollectz]

Honestly same, it’s easier to appreciate the art / texturing 😁. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@coreyjohnson145]

now i wonder which one people will make more expensive lol

[@KrystalKollectz]

It’s a good question because it seems more people in the Western countries prefer the slim foil but those in China prefer the jumbo foil. We will see how it pans out over time lol.

[@cmv3848]

Great! So now we have to get 2 versions of the same card to complete the set

[@KrystalKollectz]

Exactly that 😊

[@cmv3848]

@@KrystalKollectz it was just a money grab

[@KrystalKollectz]

@@cmv3848 not at all ! This was not indicated by the Pokémon company. This was noticed by multiple collectors as it seems the cards were just printed differently.

[@danielherbert9097]

I have a black label of Rayquaza Vmax Simplified and I would love to send you a video to see if you can tell if it's slim or jumbo 👏 great video

[@KrystalKollectz]

Shoot me an IG DM 💫

[@danielherbert9097]

Thanks for the speedy response will send it over later today 👏

[@attract_mode_]

Been intrigued by this myself. I pulled the Espon Vmax from a slim and have a copy of the Japanese card to compare and there is a slight contrast difference and the Chinese card seem to have a nicer texture and more sparkles. The question is, which is going to become to most desired version of these cards? From talking to Chinese sellers about the Moonbreon, the Jumbo pack version is currently more expensive whereas if the slim is the unique version then I would have thought that would be the card that demands the premium. It puts a right spanner in the works if you are trying to collect them all tho.

[@KrystalKollectz]

Yes! Thank you for your input. I have heard the opposite preference among collectors in China. This may lead to a different market value for slim vs jumbo foiled cards between the two countries but I think more people will need to catch on the differences before we get to that point. But yes it means the completionist collectors need to gouge our wallet more to obtain all the S-Chinese variants of the cards we want. 😂 Completing master sets will be a night mare LOL

[@attract_mode_]

@@KrystalKollectz yeah, they more I look into this the more confused I get. I wonder which factory printed the 3 promo cards from the Eeveelution 2.0 box sets. Comparing the Chinese Vaporeon Vmax to the Engish one it looks more like the Slim pack cards.

[@戴也-j3r]

The pattern of vaporeon promo card from SChinese gift box is like the slim pack.

[@PokéSalem666]

I think both versions look good but I can tell what you mean can really see it on the lycanroc I need to order some simplified Chinese just haven’t got around to it yet

[@KrystalKollectz]

I’m glad you see the differences too! They both have their perks 😊

[@DallasJWebb]

Inb4 mystery packs include different textures of the same card

[@moffdawg]

so there are no actual markings on the card to differentiate jumbo vs slim pack? are ebay sellers distinguishing the slim pack versions as (SA)?

[@KrystalKollectz]

No markings other than holofoil differences. It’s technically the same set just different packaging / printing. Also, I don’t buy from eBay and I haven’t seen sellers yet distinguish the card foil differences. I’d imagine some sellers aren’t even aware of the differences yet.

[@khristianboss817]

there is any website for check the approximately value of the chinese cards? i ve found is likely japanese cards on eBay but i'm not sure if is like this, some cards are more cheap and some more expensive even. hope you can help on this, thanks a lot!

[@KrystalKollectz]

Unfortunately everything is in Chinese

[@khristianboss817]

@@KrystalKollectz i can translate or check with my best friend that is chinese, if can send the website please, thousand of thanks

[@AddiRockART]

This is so cool, I thought I was a conspiracy since people talk smack about Chinese cards… but they are different! I have that rainbow rayquaza in English, so it’s a treat to see three more versions of it and the differences!

[@rijulchopra6011]

I have also heard that Jumbo pack boxes gurantee an SR whereas Slim pack version box does not.

[@KrystalKollectz]

Yes I’ve mentioned this in my previous simplified Chinese opening videos. Thank you