Why Now is the Best Time to Buy Japanese Pokemon Cards (USD/JPY: 159.7 – Huge Savings!)

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Rank English Name Search Word (JP) Card Rush Buy (JPY) US Buyback (USD) Profit (USD)
1Lillie (Full Art)リーリエ SR SM4+800,000$12,500$7,491
2Lillie (Hat)リーリエ SR SM1M600,000$7,800$4,043
3Acerola (Full Art)アセロラ SR SM2L550,000$6,200$2,756
4Mario Pikachuマリオピカチュウ 294/XY-P3,200,000$23,800$3,763
5Luigi Pikachuルイージピカチュウ 296/XY-P2,600,000$19,500$3,219
6Lisia (Full Art)ルチア SR SM7216,000$2,800$1,447
7Umbreon VMAX (SA)ブラッキーVMAX HR S6a180,000$1,950$823
8Poncho Pikachu (Rayquaza)ポンチョを着たピカチュウ 230/XY-P170,000$2,400$1,335
9Sightseer (Full Art)かんこうきゃく SR SM12a150,000$1,650$711
10Erika’s Hospitalityエリカのおもてなし SR SM12a130,000$1,400$586
11Giratina V (SA)ギラティナV SR S11115,000$1,100$380
12Rosa (Full Art)メイ SR SM11b100,000$1,050$424
13Rayquaza VMAX (SA)レックウザVMAX HR S7R95,000$980$385
14Latias & Latios GX (SA)ラティアス&ラティオスGX SR SM985,000$1,250$718
15Mewtwo GX (SA)ミュウツーGX SR SM3+75,000$850$380
16Iono (SAR)ナンジャモ SAR SV2D70,000$720$282
17Pikachu (Grey Felt Hat)ピカチュウ 08568,000$610$184
18Lugia V (SA)ルギアV SR S1265,000$680$273
19Green’s Explorationブルーの探索 SR SM9b60,000$650$274
20Charizard VMAX (SSR)リザードンVMAX SSR SC55,000$550$206
Rank English Name Search Word (JP) Card Rush Buy (JPY) US Buyback (USD) Profit (USD)
21Mew VMAX (SA)ミュウVMAX HR S852,000$510$184
22Gengar VMAX (SA)ゲンガーVMAX SA S-P48,000$460$159
23Sylveon VMAX (SA)ニンフィアVMAX HR S6a45,000$440$158
24Pikachu & Zekrom GX (SA)ピカチュウ&ゼクロムGX SR SM942,000$410$147
25Marnie (Full Art)マリィ SR S4a40,000$390$139
26Suicune V (SA)スイクンV SR S7R38,000$370$132
27Dialga V (SA)オリジンディアルガV SR S10P37,500$365$130
28Misty’s Determinationカスミの渾身 SR SM1137,000$360$128
29Aerodactyl V (SA)プテラV SR S1136,500$355$126
30Palkia V (SA)オリジンパルキアV SR S10P36,000$350$125
31Zapdos V (SA)ガラルサンダーV SR S5a35,500$345$123
32Moltres V (SA)ガラルファイヤーV SR S5a35,000$340$121
33Articuno V (SA)ガラルフリーザーV SR S5a34,500$335$119
34Charizard V (SA)リザードンV SR S934,000$330$117
35Leafeon VMAX (SA)リーフィアVMAX HR S6a33,500$325$115
36Glaceon VMAX (SA)グレイシアVMAX HR S6a33,000$320$113
37Espeon VMAX (SA)エーフィVMAX HR S-P32,500$315$111
38Misty’s Favorカスミのおねがい SR SM1132,000$310$110
39Miriam (SAR)ミモザ SAR SV1V31,500$305$108
40Blaziken VMAX (SA)バシャーモVMAX HR S5a31,000$300$106
Rank English Name Search Word (JP) Card Rush Buy (JPY) US Buyback (USD) Profit (USD)
41Pikachu (Master Ball)ピカチュウ マスターボール C 15130,500$295$104
42Mew ex (SAR)ミュウex SAR SV4a30,000$290$102
43Gardevoir ex (SAR)サーナイトex SAR SV1S29,500$285$100
44Gengar (Master Ball)ゲンガー マスターボール R 15129,000$280$98
45Dragonite V (SA)カイリューV SR S7R28,500$275$97
46Starmie V (CSR)スターミーV CSR S9a28,000$270$95
47Giratina VSTAR (UR)ギラティナVSTAR UR S12a27,500$265$93
48Arceus VSTAR (UR)アルセウスVSTAR UR S12a27,000$260$91
49Dialga VSTAR (UR)オリジンディアルガVSTAR UR S12a26,500$255$89
50Palkia VSTAR (UR)オリジンパルキアVSTAR UR S12a26,000$250$87
51Mew V (SA)ミュウV SR S825,500$245$85
52Sylveon V (SA)ニンフィアV SR S6a25,000$240$83
53Leafeon V (SA)リーフィアV SR S6a24,500$235$82
54Glaceon V (SA)グレイシアV SR S6a24,000$230$80
55Flareon V (SA)ブースターV SR S6a23,500$225$78
56Vaporeon V (SA)シャワーズV SR S6a23,000$220$76
57Jolteon V (SA)サンダースV SR S6a22,500$215$74
58Umbreon V (SA)ブラッキーV SR S6a22,000$210$72
59Espeon V (SA)エーフィV SR S6a21,500$205$70
60Mimikyu V (CSR)ミミッキュV CSR S8b21,000$200$69
Rank English Name Search Word (JP) Card Rush Buy (JPY) US Buyback (USD) Profit (USD)
61Articuno V (CSR)ガラルフリーザーV CSR S8b20,500$195$67
62Zapdos V (CSR)ガラルサンダーV CSR S8b20,000$190$65
63Moltres V (CSR)ガラルファイヤーV CSR S8b19,500$185$63
64Rayquaza V (SA)レックウザV SR S7R19,000$180$61
65Zeraora V (SA)ゼラオラV SR S6K18,500$175$59
66Blaziken V (SA)バシャーモV SR S5a18,000$170$57
67Golurk V (SA)ゴルーグV SR S7D17,500$165$55
68Medicham V (SA)チャーレムV SR S7D17,000$160$54
69Noivern V (SA)オンバーンV SR S7D16,500$155$52
70Duraludon V (SA)ジュラルドンV SR S7R16,000$150$50
71Tyranitar V (SA)バンギラスV SR S5I15,500$145$48
72Empoleon V (SA)エンペルトV SR S5R15,000$140$46
73Celebi V (SA)セレビィV SR S-P14,500$135$44
74Sandaconda V (SA)サダイジャV SR S6H14,000$130$42
75Greedent V (SA)ヨクバリスV SR S813,500$125$40
76Genesect V (SA)ゲノセクトV SR S813,000$120$39
77Beedrill V (SA)スピアーV SR S10D12,500$115$37
78Lumineon V (SA)ネオラントV SR S912,000$110$35
79Honchkrow V (SA)ドンカラスV SR S911,500$105$33
80Galarian Slowking V (SA)ガラルヤドキングV SR S5a11,000$100$31
Rank English Name Search Word (JP) Card Rush Buy (JPY) US Buyback (USD) Profit (USD)
81Urshifu V (SA)いちげきウーラオスV SR S5I10,500$95$29
82Rapid Urshifu V (SA)れんげきウーラオスV SR S5R10,000$90$27
83Ice Calyrex V (SA)はくばバドレックスV SR S6H9,500$85$26
84Shadow Calyrex V (SA)こくばバドレックスV SR S6K9,000$80$24
85Zeraora V (CSR)ゼラオラV CSR S8b8,500$75$22
86Blaziken V (CSR)バシャーモV CSR S8b8,000$70$20
87Sylveon V (CSR)ニンフィアV CSR S8b7,500$65$18
88Umbreon V (CSR)ブラッキーV CSR S8b7,000$60$16
89Rayquaza V (CSR)レックウザV CSR S8b6,500$55$14
90Pikachu VMAX (CSR)ピカチュウVMAX CSR S8b6,000$50$12
91Eternatus V (CSR)ムゲンダイナV CSR S8b5,500$45$11
92Eternatus VMAX (CSR)ムゲンダイナVMAX CSR S8b5,000$40$9
93Corviknight V (CSR)アーマーガアV CSR S8b4,500$35$7
94Blissery V (CSR)ハピナスV CSR S8b4,000$30$5
95Crobat V (CSR)クロバットV CSR S8b3,500$25$3
96Zacian V (CSR)ザシアンV CSR S8b3,000$20$1
97Zamazenta V (CSR)ザマゼンタV CSR S8b2,800$18$0
98Urshifu VMAX (CSR)いちげきウーラオスVMAX CSR S8b2,500$16$0
99Rapid Urshifu VMAX (CSR)れんげきウーラオスVMAX CSR S8b2,200$14$0
100Orbeetle VMAX (CSR)イオルブVMAX CSR S8b2,000$13$0

Unlock the Japanese Market – Save up to 30% or more!

Are you tired of paying massive markups on eBay for Japanese Pokemon Cards? Right now, the Japanese Yen is at a historic low (Current Rate: 1 USD = 159.68 JPY), creating a massive “Price Gap” between Japanese local shops and the global market.

🛒 How to Buy via ZenMarket

  1. Find the Card: Use the Search Word (JP) from our table to find items on Japanese sites.
  2. Copy the URL: Copy the link of the specific card you want.
  3. Paste on ZenMarket: Visit ZenMarket via THIS LINK, paste the URL, and add to your cart.

Stop overpaying. Start collecting like a Japanese local.

📈 Daily Market Report: Seize the Massive “Yen-Gap” Opportunity!

The current exchange rate sits at $1 = 159.68$ JPY, creating an unprecedented “Golden Era” for international Pokémon card collectors. By sourcing directly from the Japanese market (Card Rush prices), you can bypass the heavy eBay markups.

📝 Today’s Market Insights

  • The Lillie & Acerola Dominance: High-end Grail cards like Lillie (Full Art SM4+) show a staggering profit margin of over $7,000 when comparing Japanese retail to US buyback rates.
  • Mid-Range Sweet Spot (SA Cards): Special Art (SA) cards from the Sword & Shield era, such as Umbreon VMAX and Giratina V, remain the most stable investments with high liquidity in the US market.
  • Arbitrage Advantage: With the Yen at record lows, you are effectively getting a 30% discount compared to local US prices.
  • 💡 How to Capitalize (CTA)

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:

  1. Click the “Shop on Mercari via Buyee” button below.
  2. Search for your favorite cards on the Mercari page.
  3. 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!

Disclaimer

Exchange Rate: Calculations are based on the daily JPY/USD rate indicated in the title.

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.

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.
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