# Knowledge base: all articles - Bron / source: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news - Shop: Kaikan Cards, https://www.kaikancards.com (AI-home: https://www.kaikancards.com/pages/ai) - Number of articles: 46 - Written by Chris de Rooden, owner of Kaikan Cards; AI helps with the writing, Chris reviews it. ## [21 kg of Japanese Pokémon cards unboxed: new holiday stock (unboxing)](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/unboxing-21-kg-japanese-pokemon-cards) - 2026-11-14 · japans, set:M2a, set:M6, set:S12a, set:SV8a, unboxing, video - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/unboxing-21-kg-japanese-pokemon-cards?view=md - Unboxing 21 kg of Japanese Pokémon TCG: Storm Emeralda (M6, the Japanese Delta Reign), Black Bolt, White Flare, Glory of Team Rocket, Mega Dream ex, Terastal Festival ex, VSTAR Universe and more, with the English equivalent of every set. ## [Buying Pokémon cards in the Netherlands: Kruidvat, Intertoys, bol or a specialist shop?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-kopen-kruidvat-intertoys-of-webshop) - 2026-11-14 · cadeau, japans, kopen, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-kopen-kruidvat-intertoys-of-webshop?view=md - Short answer: for a quick gift you can take home today, high-street chains like Kruidvat and Intertoys and a marketplace like bol are perfectly fine: you see the product, returns are easy and it's available right away. What you'll usually find there are English-language products such as blisters, tins and Elite Trainer Boxes. If you're after Japanese cards, a complete sealed booster box or a specific older set, a specialist shop is the way to go. Whichever route you take, check three things: language, sealing and price per pack. ## [Japanese Pokémon sets 2027: looking back at 2026 and ahead](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-sets-2026-terugblik-2027-vooruitblik) - 2026-11-13 · japans, nieuwjaar, seizoen, sets, top-10 - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-sets-2026-terugblik-2027-vooruitblik?view=md - Cheers to a year of Japanese Pokémon: the big sets of 2026, the year's most valuable chase cards, and what 2027 brings, from MEGA x MEGA Parade to ex★ and pricier packs in Japan. ## [Black Friday Pokémon booster box 2026: how to buy a Japanese box without regrets](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/black-friday-pokemon-booster-box-2026) - 2026-11-13 · black-friday, japans, kopen, seizoen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/black-friday-pokemon-booster-box-2026?view=md - Black Friday falls on Friday 27 November 2026. How to recognise a genuine, factory-sealed Japanese booster box, compare prices fairly, and what Kaikan Cards adds to your order from 27 to 30 November. ## [Chinese 151 or Japanese 151: the differences](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/chinese-of-japanse-pokemon-151) - 2026-11-10 · japans, kopen, set:SV2a, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/chinese-of-japanse-pokemon-151?view=md - Japanese Pokémon 151 (SV2a) and the Chinese 151 boxes feature the same Kanto Pokémon, but they're different sets. The differences in box contents, special cards and price at a glance. ## [Where to buy a Japanese Pokémon booster box? Five routes compared (2026)](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-booster-box-kopen-routes-vergeleken) - 2026-11-07 · japans, kopen, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-booster-box-kopen-routes-vergeleken?view=md - From Japan, from an importer, on Cardmarket, second-hand marketplaces or Bol.com/Amazon: price, extra costs, certainty about the seal and right of withdrawal per route, side by side. ## [No shrink: what does a Japanese booster box without shrink wrap mean?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-booster-box-no-shrink) - 2026-11-07 · japans, kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-booster-box-no-shrink?view=md - A no-shrink box is missing its factory shrink wrap. Why it is cheaper, what risk you take and what to check before you buy one. ## [Aura Seeker (M7): release date, Mega Lucario Z ex and what's in the box](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/aura-seeker-m7-japanse-set-uitgelegd) - 2026-11-07 · japans, set:M7, sets, type:setgids - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/aura-seeker-m7-japanse-set-uitgelegd?view=md - Aura Seeker (M7) releases in Japan on 27 November 2026, with Mega Lucario Z ex as a Metal Pokémon. The box, the cards, Flowing Fists and when you can buy it from us. ## [Real or fake? A Japanese Inferno X display next to a counterfeit, under the microscope](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/echte-vs-nep-japanse-booster-box-inferno-x) - 2026-11-06 · japans, kopen, uitleg, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/echte-vs-nep-japanse-booster-box-inferno-x?view=md - A display that looked perfect from the outside turned out not to be factory original. We put it next to a genuine Inferno X (M2) and compared print, crimps and halftone dots under the microscope. These are the five differences you can check yourself. ## [Pokémon releases 2027: all new Japanese sets and dates](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-releasekalender-2027) - 2026-11-06 · japans, sets - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-releasekalender-2027?view=md - Which Japanese Pokémon sets are coming in 2027? MEGA x MEGA Parade on 19 February, the price increase from May 2027 and the new ex★ series, with the status of each release. ## [Selling or trading Japanese Pokémon cards: what to look out for](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaarten-verkopen) - 2026-11-04 · japans, ruilen, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaarten-verkopen?view=md - Japanese Pokémon cards have their own market and their own prices. How to determine the value of Japanese cards and slabs, and why you are better off trading or selling them with a Japan specialist. ## [Delta Reign or Storm Emeralda? The differences at a glance](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/delta-reign-of-storm-emeralda) - 2026-10-23 · japans, kopen, set:M6, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/delta-reign-of-storm-emeralda?view=md - Storm Emeralda (M6) is the Japanese version of Delta Reign and has been out since July. Box layout, card list, Mega Rayquaza ex and odds compared, and which one to buy. ## [Ascended Heroes or Mega Dream ex? The differences at a glance](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/ascended-heroes-of-mega-dream-ex) - 2026-10-23 · japans, kopen, set:M2a, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/ascended-heroes-of-mega-dream-ex?view=md - Mega Dream ex (M2a) is the Japanese version of Ascended Heroes. Box structure, the Mega Attack Rare per box and the SAR odds compared, and which one to buy. ## [Scarlet & Violet 151 or Japanese Pokémon 151? The differences at a glance](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/scarlet-violet-151-of-japanse-pokemon-151) - 2026-10-23 · japans, kopen, set:SV2a, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/scarlet-violet-151-of-japanse-pokemon-151?view=md - Pokémon 151 (SV2a) is the Japanese version of Scarlet & Violet 151. Box structure, the Master Ball card only the Japanese set has, odds and prices compared, and which one to buy. ## [Prismatic Evolutions or Terastal Festival ex? The differences at a glance](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/prismatic-evolutions-of-terastal-festival-ex) - 2026-10-23 · japans, kopen, set:SV8a, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/prismatic-evolutions-of-terastal-festival-ex?view=md - Terastal Festival ex (SV8a) is the Japanese version of Prismatic Evolutions. Release dates, box structure, the guaranteed SAR per box, Master Ball and God Pack compared, and which one to buy. ## [Kid-friendly Japanese Pokémon sets: what suits your child?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/kindvriendelijke-japanse-sets) - 2026-10-19 · japans, kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/kindvriendelijke-japanse-sets?view=md - Which Japanese Pokémon set suits your child? Advice by age, buying safely in the Netherlands, agreements about trading and Japanese gift alternatives. ## [Availability of Japanese boxes: where do you buy them sealed?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beschikbaarheid-japanse-boxen) - 2026-10-15 · japans, kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beschikbaarheid-japanse-boxen?view=md - Find out where to buy sealed Japanese booster boxes, compare import webshops and Dutch stores, and see direct options and the right of withdrawal. ## [Importing Pokémon cards from Japan: how to do it from the Netherlands](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-importeren) - 2026-10-12 · japans, kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-importeren?view=md - Ordering Japanese Pokémon cards from the Netherlands? Find out who handles customs clearance, how the €3 import duty and 21% VAT work, and avoid extra costs on delivery. ## [The most expensive Japanese Pokémon cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/duurste-japanse-pokemon-kaarten) - 2026-10-02 · japans, sets, top-10, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/duurste-japanse-pokemon-kaarten?view=md - The most expensive cards from all our top 10s side by side: from vintage Charizard, Gengar and Eevee promos to the top cards from recent sets. With links to every list per set and per Pokémon. ## [What is your Japanese Pokémon card worth?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaart-waarde) - 2026-10-02 · japans, uitleg, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaart-waarde?view=md - How to look up the value of a Japanese Pokémon card yourself: read the set code and rarity, compare sold prices on PriceCharting and Cardmarket, use scanning apps wisely, assess the condition and decide whether grading makes sense. With answers to the most frequently asked questions. ## [Pull rates of Japanese Pokémon sets: your odds per box at a glance](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pull-rates-japanse-pokemon-sets) - 2026-09-23 · japans, kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pull-rates-japanse-pokemon-sets?view=md - What's fixed per box, and how big is the chance of a Special Art Rare, a gold card or a God Pack? The pull rates of all Japanese sets we sell, side by side. ## [Top 10 most expensive Japanese Gengar cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-gengar-kaarten) - 2026-09-22 · japans, top-10, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-gengar-kaarten?view=md - The ten most expensive Japanese Gengar cards at a glance, from vintage holos from 1999 and 2001 to the Master Ball Gengar from Pokémon 151. With current market values. ## [Top 10 most expensive Japanese Eevee cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-eevee-kaarten) - 2026-09-22 · japans, top-10, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-eevee-kaarten?view=md - The ten most expensive Japanese Eevee cards at a glance, and notably: all promos. Plus which Eevee you can still pull from a sealed pack. ## [Top 10 most expensive Japanese Umbreon cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-umbreon-kaarten) - 2026-09-22 · japans, top-10, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-umbreon-kaarten?view=md - The ten most expensive Japanese Umbreon cards at a glance, from the famous Moonbreon to the Umbreon ex SAR from Terastal Festival ex. With current market values. ## [How to read a Japanese Pokémon card: every part explained](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaart-lezen) - 2026-09-22 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaart-lezen?view=md - No Japanese needed: with this explanation you can read any Japanese Pokémon card. From HP and attacks to set code, card number and rarity. ## [What's in a Japanese booster box? Packs and cards per set](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-zit-er-in-een-japanse-booster-box) - 2026-09-22 · japans, kopen, sets - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-zit-er-in-een-japanse-booster-box?view=md - How many packs and cards are in a Japanese booster box, and what does that cost per pack? Main sets, High Class Packs and special sets side by side, plus the number of boxes per case. ## [Pokémon cards as a gift: the gift guide for Sinterklaas and Christmas 2026](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-cadeau-sinterklaas-kerst-2026) - 2026-09-22 · japans, kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-cadeau-sinterklaas-kerst-2026?view=md - From a single pack in a shoe to a complete booster box under the tree: which Pokémon gift suits which budget and which recipient? ## [Print lines, scratches and white edges: what's normal for Japanese Pokémon cards?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/printlijnen-krasjes-randjes-japanse-pokemon-kaarten) - 2026-09-22 · japans, uitleg, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/printlijnen-krasjes-randjes-japanse-pokemon-kaarten?view=md - Lines in the foil, a white edge or a scratch: design, normal production variation or a genuine factory defect? Here's how to tell the difference. ## [Buying Japanese Pokémon cards in the Netherlands and Belgium: what should you look out for?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaarten-kopen-nederland-belgie) - 2026-09-10 · japans, kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-kaarten-kopen-nederland-belgie?view=md - Import from Japan yourself, buy from an EU store or secondhand? What it really costs, how to check the factory seal and what to look for in a seller. ## [Pokémon releases 2026: all new Japanese sets and dates](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-releasekalender-2026) - 2026-09-10 · japans, sets - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-pokemon-releasekalender-2026?view=md - All Japanese Pokémon sets of 2026 at a glance: release date, set code, main feature, and when the English version follows. From Nihil Zero to 30th Celebration. ## [30th Celebration (M6a): The anniversary set explained](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/30th-celebration-m6a-jubileumset-uitgelegd) - 2026-09-10 · japans, set:M6a, sets, type:setgids - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/30th-celebration-m6a-jubileumset-uitgelegd?view=md - Six holos per pack, twenty packs per box, thirty Pikachus and a new rarity. Now with pull rates per box and the most expensive cards since the September 16 release. ## [Top 10 Most Expensive Japanese Pikachu Cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-pikachu-kaarten) - 2026-09-10 · japans, top-10, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-pikachu-kaarten?view=md - From the God Pack Pikachu from VSTAR Universe to the Master Ball pattern from Pokémon 151: the ten most expensive Japanese Pikachu cards from modern sets. ## [Top 10 Most Expensive Japanese Charizard Cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-charizard-kaarten) - 2026-09-05 · japans, top-10, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/top-10-duurste-japanse-charizard-kaarten?view=md - The ten most expensive Japanese Charizard cards at a glance, with market values as of October 8, 2026. Nine classics and one modern surprise. ## [Best Japanese Booster Boxes to Buy in 2026](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beste-japanse-booster-boxen-2026) - 2026-08-27 · japans, kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beste-japanse-booster-boxen-2026?view=md - Which Japanese box is right for you? Our recommendations by goal — opening, storing, starting, or hunting for one specific Pokémon. ## [Glossary of Japanese Pokémon Cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/begrippenlijst-japanse-pokemon-kaarten) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/begrippenlijst-japanse-pokemon-kaarten?view=md - AR, SAR, MUR, BWR, God Pack, High Class Pack: all terms from the Japanese Pokémon TCG briefly explained, alphabetically. ## [Japanese Promo Cards: What Are They?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-promo-kaarten-uitgelegd) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-promo-kaarten-uitgelegd?view=md - Not from a regular box, but from campaigns, events, and bundles. What Japanese promo cards are and why some are highly sought after. ## [Why Japanese cards score better in grading](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-kaarten-beter-graden) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-kaarten-beter-graden?view=md - Tighter centering and cleaner cut edges give Japanese cards a better starting position when grading. Here's why. ## [Japanese cards show grades: PSA, BGS or CGC?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-kaarten-graden-psa-bgs-cgc) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-kaarten-graden-psa-bgs-cgc?view=md - PSA, BGS, and CGC all grade the condition of your card, but in different ways. Which one is right for you, and what should you look out for? ## [How to recognize genuine Japanese Pokémon cards: how to check them](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/echte-japanse-pokemon-kaarten-herkennen) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/echte-japanse-pokemon-kaarten-herkennen?view=md - Texture, print, color and weight almost always show whether a card is genuine. The practical checks you can do yourself, without damaging the card. ## [Japanese or English? All the differences between Japanese and English Pokémon cards](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japans-of-engels-verschillen) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japans-of-engels-verschillen?view=md - Release date, pull rates, cards per box, print quality, price and tournaments: how Japanese and English Pokémon cards differ, and which language suits whom. ## [How do you read a Japanese set code?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-setcode-lezen) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-setcode-lezen?view=md - SV2a, S12a, M2a, SV11B: what do these codes mean? A practical explanation so you can recognize every Japanese set at a glance. ## [What is a BWR (Black White Rare)?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-bwr-black-white-rare) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-bwr-black-white-rare?view=md - A metallic black-and-white finish that only exists on a handful of cards, exclusively in Black Bolt and White Flare. That’s how the BWR works. ## [What is a God Pack?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-god-pack) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-god-pack?view=md - One in hundreds of booster boxes contains a pack where every card is a top card. That's how a God Pack works — and why it only exists in Japanese. ## [AR, SAR, SR, and UR: Japanese Rarities Explained](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-zeldzaamheden-ar-sar-sr-ur-uitgelegd) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/japanse-zeldzaamheden-ar-sar-sr-ur-uitgelegd?view=md - Japanese cards use different abbreviations than English ones. What AR, SAR, SR, and UR mean — and what their English counterparts are. ## [What is a Master Ball card?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-master-ball-kaart) - 2026-08-27 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-master-ball-kaart?view=md - According to collectors, a Japanese 151 box usually contains one, out of 153 possibilities, and it doesn't exist in English. This is how the Master Ball works. ## [What is a High Class Pack?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-high-class-pack) - 2026-08-26 · japans, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wat-is-een-high-class-pack?view=md - Ten packs of ten cards, all premium. The difference between a High Class Pack, a special set, and a regular main set. --- AI-home: https://www.kaikancards.com/pages/ai · Agent instructions: https://www.kaikancards.com/agents.md