Update: March 30, 2026
Exchange Rate: 159.7 JPY/USD
Which Shopping Route is Best for You?
To help you get the most out of the current Yen Depreciation (Weak Yen) Advantage, we have categorized the three best ways to buy Japanese Pokémon cards. Depending on your priority—Speed, Rarity, or Price—choose the route that fits your needs.
🚀 Route A: Discovery Japan (For Speed & New Releases)
Best for: Sealed Boxes, Brand New Sets, and Official Supplies. If you want the latest Pokémon sets or factory-sealed boxes without the hassle of a proxy, this is your go-to.
- Why choose this? Direct shipping from a Japanese retailer, 100% authentic new products, and the fastest delivery times.
- Pro Tip: Use our “Search Word (JP)” from the price table to find hidden stock that might not show up in English searches!
🔍 Route B: eBay (For Rare & Vintage Singles)
Best for: Rare Singles, Vintage Cards, and PSA/CGC Graded Grails. eBay is the global hub for individual collectors. It’s the best place to find specific cards or older “vintage” gems from Japanese sellers.
- Why choose this? Global buyer protection and access to unique, one-of-a-kind listings from private collectors.
- How to use: Copy the Japanese name from our table and paste it into the eBay search bar to find deals listed by Japanese sellers.
💰 Route C: Mercari (For the Lowest Local Prices)
Why choose this? You can access “Japan-local prices” directly on Mercari, which are often significantly cheaper than international platforms. Our link takes you straight to the Mercari marketplace. For international users, Buyee’s purchasing navigation will automatically appear on the page to handle your payment and worldwide shipping.
How to use:
- Click the “Shop on Mercari via Buyee” button below.
- Search for your favorite cards on the Mercari page.
- Use the Buyee banner that pops up to add items to your cart.
💡 Pro Tip for Better Results: Every card on our price tables includes its original Japanese name. We highly recommend copying and pasting the Japanese text directly into the search bar of each site. This will help you find the exact card you’re looking for much faster and more accurately!
| Rank | English Name | Search Word (JP) | Card Rush Buy (JPY) | US Buyback (USD) | Profit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillie (Full Art) | リーリエ SR SM4+ | 800,000 | $12,500 | $7,491 |
| 2 | Lillie (Hat) | リーリエ SR SM1M | 600,000 | $7,800 | $4,043 |
| 3 | Acerola (Full Art) | アセロラ SR SM2L | 550,000 | $6,200 | $2,756 |
| 4 | Mario Pikachu | マリオピカチュウ 294/XY-P | 3,200,000 | $23,800 | $3,763 |
| 5 | Luigi Pikachu | ルイージピカチュウ 296/XY-P | 2,600,000 | $19,500 | $3,219 |
| 6 | Lisia (Full Art) | ルチア SR SM7 | 216,000 | $2,800 | $1,447 |
| 7 | Umbreon VMAX (SA) | ブラッキーVMAX HR S6a | 180,000 | $1,950 | $823 |
| 8 | Poncho Pikachu (Rayquaza) | ポンチョを着たピカチュウ 230/XY-P | 170,000 | $2,400 | $1,335 |
| 9 | Sightseer (Full Art) | かんこうきゃく SR SM12a | 150,000 | $1,650 | $711 |
| 10 | Erika’s Hospitality | エリカのおもてなし SR SM12a | 130,000 | $1,400 | $586 |
| 11 | Giratina V (SA) | ギラティナV SR S11 | 115,000 | $1,100 | $380 |
| 12 | Rosa (Full Art) | メイ SR SM11b | 100,000 | $1,050 | $424 |
| 13 | Rayquaza VMAX (SA) | レックウザVMAX HR S7R | 95,000 | $980 | $385 |
| 14 | Latias & Latios GX (SA) | ラティアス&ラティオスGX SR SM9 | 85,000 | $1,250 | $718 |
| 15 | Mewtwo GX (SA) | ミュウツーGX SR SM3+ | 75,000 | $850 | $380 |
| 16 | Iono (SAR) | ナンジャモ SAR SV2D | 70,000 | $720 | $282 |
| 17 | Pikachu (Grey Felt Hat) | ピカチュウ 085 | 68,000 | $610 | $184 |
| 18 | Lugia V (SA) | ルギアV SR S12 | 65,000 | $680 | $273 |
| 19 | Green’s Exploration | ブルーの探索 SR SM9b | 60,000 | $650 | $274 |
| 20 | Charizard VMAX (SSR) | リザードンVMAX SSR SC | 55,000 | $550 | $206 |
| Rank | English Name | Search Word (JP) | Card Rush Buy (JPY) | US Buyback (USD) | Profit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Marnie (Full Art) | マリィ SR S1H | 50,000 | $520 | $207 |
| 22 | Starmie V (CSR) | スターミーV CSR S9a | 45,000 | $410 | $128 |
| 23 | Gengar VMAX (SA) | ゲンガーVMAX SA SGG | 42,000 | $450 | $187 |
| 24 | Lillie’s Full Force | リーリエの全力 SR SM11b | 40,000 | $480 | $230 |
| 25 | Rayquaza V (SA) | レックウザV SR S7R | 38,000 | $360 | $122 |
| 26 | Glaceon VMAX (SA) | グレイシアVMAX HR S6a | 35,000 | $340 | $121 |
| 27 | Sylveon VMAX (SA) | ニンフィアVMAX HR S6a | 35,000 | $380 | $161 |
| 28 | Leafeon VMAX (SA) | リーフィアVMAX HR S6a | 33,000 | $320 | $113 |
| 29 | Cynthia (Full Art) | シロナ SR SM5M | 30,000 | $350 | $162 |
| 30 | Origin Forme Dialga V (SA) | オリジンディアルガV SR S10P | 28,000 | $280 | $105 |
| 31 | Origin Forme Palkia V (SA) | オリジンパルキアV SR S10P | 25,000 | $260 | $103 |
| 32 | Arceus V (SA) | アルセウスV SR S9 | 22,000 | $220 | $82 |
| 33 | Gardevoir ex (SAR) | サーナイトex SAR SV1S | 20,000 | $190 | $65 |
| 34 | Miriam (SAR) | ミモザ SAR SV1V | 19,000 | $240 | $121 |
| 35 | Marnie’s Pride (SR) | マリィのプライド SR SI | 18,000 | $200 | $87 |
| 36 | Blaziken VMAX (SA) | バシャーモVMAX HR S5a | 17,000 | $210 | $104 |
| 37 | Irida (SAR) | カイ SAR S12a | 16,000 | $160 | $60 |
| 38 | Suicune V (SAR) | スイクンV SAR S12a | 15,000 | $140 | $46 |
| 39 | Entei V (SAR) | エンテイV SAR S12a | 14,000 | $135 | $47 |
| 40 | Raikou V (SAR) | ライコウV SAR S12a | 13,000 | $130 | $49 |
| Rank | English Name | Search Word (JP) | Card Rush Buy (JPY) | US Buyback (USD) | Profit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Aerodactyl V (SA) | プテラV SR S11 | 12,000 | $125 | $50 |
| 42 | Tyranitar V (SA) | バンギラスV SR S5I | 11,000 | $120 | $51 |
| 43 | Celebi V (SA) | セレビィV SR S6H | 10,500 | $110 | $44 |
| 44 | Dragonite V (SA) | カイリューV SR S7R | 10,000 | $115 | $52 |
| 45 | Espeon VMAX (SA) | エーフィVMAX HR S6a | 9,800 | $180 | $119 |
| 46 | Glaceon V (SA) | グレイシアV SR S6a | 9,500 | $105 | $46 |
| 47 | Sylveon V (SA) | ニンフィアV SR S6a | 9,000 | $110 | $54 |
| 48 | Leafeon V (SA) | リーフィアV SR S6a | 8,500 | $95 | $42 |
| 49 | Jolteon V (SA) | サンダースV SR S6a | 8,000 | $90 | $40 |
| 50 | Flareon V (SA) | ブースターV SR S6a | 7,500 | $85 | $38 |
| 51 | Vaporeon V (SA) | シャワーズV SR S6a | 7,000 | $80 | $36 |
| 52 | Zeraora V (SA) | ゼラオラV SR S6K | 6,500 | $75 | $34 |
| 53 | Blissey V (SA) | ハピナスV SR S6K | 6,000 | $70 | $32 |
| 54 | Genesect V (SA) | ゲノセクトV SR S8 | 5,500 | $65 | $31 |
| 55 | Greedent V (SA) | ヨクバリスV SR S8 | 5,000 | $60 | $29 |
| 56 | Mew V (SA) | ミュウV SR S8 | 4,800 | $75 | $45 |
| 57 | Inteleon VMAX (SA) | インテレオンVMAX SA SGG | 4,500 | $85 | $57 |
| 58 | Galarian Moltres V (SA) | ガラルファイヤーV SR S5a | 4,200 | $90 | $64 |
| 59 | Galarian Zapdos V (SA) | ガラルサンダーV SR S5a | 4,000 | $85 | $60 |
| 60 | Galarian Articuno V (SA) | ガラルフリーザーV SR S5a | 3,800 | $80 | $56 |
| Rank | English Name | Search Word (JP) | Card Rush Buy (JPY) | US Buyback (USD) | Profit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Hisuian Lilligant V (SA) | ヒスイドレディアV SR S10D | 3,500 | $50 | $28 |
| 62 | Hisuian Sneasler V (SA) | ヒスイオオニューラV SR S10P | 3,300 | $45 | $24 |
| 63 | Starmie V (CSR) | スターミーV CSR S9a | 3,000 | $40 | $21 |
| 64 | Garchomp V (CSR) | ガブリアスV CSR S9a | 2,800 | $35 | $17 |
| 65 | Zacian V (CSR) | ザシアンV CSR S8b | 2,500 | $30 | $14 |
| 66 | Zamazenta V (CSR) | ザマゼンタV CSR S8b | 2,300 | $28 | $14 |
| 67 | Rayquaza VMAX (CSR) | レックウザVMAX CSR S8b | 2,000 | $35 | $22 |
| 68 | Umbreon VMAX (CSR) | ブラッキーVMAX CSR S8b | 1,800 | $40 | $29 |
| 69 | Sylveon VMAX (CSR) | ニンフィアVMAX CSR S8b | 1,600 | $38 | $28 |
| 70 | Mimikyu VMAX (CSR) | ミミッキュVMAX CSR S8b | 1,500 | $30 | $21 |
| 71 | Pikachu VMAX (CSR) | ピカチュウVMAX CSR S8b | 1,400 | $32 | $23 |
| 72 | Mew VMAX (SAR) | ミュウVMAX SAR S12a | 1,300 | $28 | $20 |
| 73 | Urshifu VMAX (SA) | れんげきウーラオスVMAX SA S5R | 1,200 | $25 | $17 |
| 74 | Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX (SA) | こくばバドレックスVMAX SA S6K | 1,100 | $35 | $28 |
| 75 | Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX (SA) | はくばバドレックスVMAX SA S6H | 1,000 | $30 | $24 |
| 76 | Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (SA) | いちげきウーラオスVMAX SA S5I | 900 | $20 | $14 |
| 77 | Tornadus V (SA) | トルネロスV SR S6H | 800 | $18 | $13 |
| 78 | Articuno V (SA) | フリーザーV SR S5a | 750 | $15 | $10 |
| 79 | Zapdos V (SA) | サンダーV SR S5a | 700 | $12 | $8 |
| 80 | Moltres V (SA) | ファイヤーV SR S5a | 650 | $10 | $6 |
| Rank | English Name | Search Word (JP) | Card Rush Buy (JPY) | US Buyback (USD) | Profit (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Raichu (AR) | ライチュウ AR SV2P | 600 | $8 | $4 |
| 82 | Tyranitar (AR) | バンギラス AR SV2P | 550 | $7 | $4 |
| 83 | Dragonair (AR) | ハクリュー AR sv2a | 500 | $6 | $3 |
| 84 | Pikachu (AR) | ピカチュウ AR SV2a | 450 | $12 | $9 |
| 85 | Mew (AR) | ミュウ AR SV2a | 400 | $10 | $8 |
| 86 | Bulbasaur (AR) | フシギダネ AR SV2a | 380 | $5 | $3 |
| 87 | Squirtle (AR) | ゼニガメ AR SV2a | 350 | $5 | $3 |
| 88 | Charmander (AR) | ヒトカゲ AR SV2a | 320 | $8 | $6 |
| 89 | Ivysaur (AR) | フシギソウ AR SV2a | 300 | $4 | $2 |
| 90 | Wartortle (AR) | カメール AR SV2a | 280 | $4 | $2 |
| 91 | Charmeleon (AR) | リザード AR SV2a | 250 | $6 | $4 |
| 92 | Eevee (AR) | イーブイ AR SV5a | 220 | $5 | $4 |
| 93 | Flareon (AR) | ブースター AR SV5a | 200 | $4 | $3 |
| 94 | Vaporeon (AR) | シャワーズ AR SV5a | 180 | $4 | $3 |
| 95 | Jolteon (AR) | サンダース AR SV5a | 160 | $4 | $3 |
| 96 | Espeon (AR) | エーフィ AR SV5a | 140 | $4 | $3 |
| 97 | Umbreon (AR) | ブラッキー AR SV5a | 120 | $4 | $3 |
| 98 | Leafeon (AR) | リーフィア AR SV5a | 100 | $3 | $2 |
| 99 | Glaceon (AR) | グレイシア AR SV5a | 80 | $3 | $2 |
| 100 | Sylveon (AR) | ニンフィア AR SV5a | 60 | $3 | $3 |
Disclaimer
- Price Accuracy: Prices are based on “Card Rush” (Japan) and general US buyback estimates at the time of posting. Actual market prices may fluctuate.
- Condition: Japanese “Buy” prices usually refer to Near Mint (NM) condition. Always check the item description when purchasing.
- Investment Risk: Trading Pokemon cards involves market risk. This list is for informational purposes and does not guarantee profit.
- Exchange Rate: Calculations are based on the daily JPY/USD rate indicated in the title.
