Release Guide
Japanese set release dates, what is in each set, and how JP releases map to English sets
- Upcoming Japanese Pokémon TCG Sets: Late 2026 Release Calendar
Every confirmed Japanese Pokémon TCG release from July 2026 on: Storm Emeralda, 30th CELEBRATION, yen prices, and how overseas collectors can preorder.
- SAR, AR, UR: The Japanese Pokémon Rarity System Explained
A plain-English guide to Japanese Pokémon rarities — C, U, R, RR, AR, SR, SAR, UR — what SAR and AR mean, and how they map to English Illustration Rares.
- Japanese Pokémon Sets to English: How the Mapping Works
Japanese sets release first, then get combined into English sets. The timing pattern, a verified JP→EN mapping table, and how to predict English contents.