# 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: 41 - Written by Chris de Rooden, owner of Kaikan Cards; AI helps with the writing, Chris reviews it. ## [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. ## [Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration: Japanese booster box, ETB, Booster Bundle or UPC — which should you buy?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-30th-celebration-box-etb-bundle-verschil) - 2026-11-14 · kopen, set:M6a, uitleg, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-30th-celebration-box-etb-bundle-verschil?view=md - Short answer: if you want to open as many 30th Celebration packs as possible, the Japanese booster box (M6a) is the most direct route: 20 packs of 6 cards (120 cards), each pack with a guaranteed Pikachu card and a basic Energy card, for €159.95 at Kaikan Cards (roughly €8 per pack). The ETB, Booster Bundle and UPC are English-language products with fewer packs and more extras such as sleeves, promo cards or a storage box. You buy those for presentation or a specific promo, not for pack count. Kaikan only sells the Japanese booster box, currently a pre-order with the next shipment expected late November 2026. ## [Pokémon Christmas gift guide 2026: ideas and last order dates per country](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kerstcadeau-2026) - 2026-11-13 · cadeau, kerst, kopen, seizoen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kerstcadeau-2026?view=md - Which Japanese Pokémon box or pack should go under the tree, and when do you need to order? Gift ideas per recipient and budget, plus the last order day for Christmas in the Netherlands, Belgium and the other EU countries. ## [Sinterklaas Pokémon gifts 2026: Japanese cards for every budget](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/sinterklaas-cadeau-pokemon-2026) - 2026-11-13 · cadeau, kopen, seizoen, sinterklaas - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/sinterklaas-cadeau-pokemon-2026?view=md - A single Japanese pack in the shoe, a High Class pack as a surprise, or a full booster box for pakjesavond: gift ideas per budget, for kids and for collectors, plus the last order day. ## [Cyber Monday 2026: buying Pokémon cards safely online](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/cyber-monday-pokemon-kaarten-2026) - 2026-11-13 · black-friday, cyber-monday, kopen, seizoen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/cyber-monday-pokemon-kaarten-2026?view=md - Cyber Monday falls on Monday 30 November 2026. How to spot fake shops and reseals when buying Japanese Pokémon online, and what Kaikan Cards does on the last day of its Black Friday pack offer. ## [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. ## [Last order dates for Sinterklaas and Christmas 2026](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/laatste-besteldag-sinterklaas-kerst-2026) - 2026-11-10 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/laatste-besteldag-sinterklaas-kerst-2026?view=md - Until when can you order so your Japanese Pokémon box arrives in time for Sinterklaas or Christmas? All last order dates for 2026 per country at a glance. ## [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. ## [Weighed packs (pack weighing): what it is and why we do not do it](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/gewogen-pakjes-pack-weighing) - 2026-11-10 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/gewogen-pakjes-pack-weighing?view=md - Some sellers weigh packs to pick out the heavy ones. What pack weighing is, why it is unfair, how to protect yourself against it and how we work. ## [Ancient Roar vs Future Flash: which Japanese box should you choose?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/ancient-roar-vs-future-flash) - 2026-11-10 · kopen, set:SV4K, set:SV4M, sets, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/ancient-roar-vs-future-flash?view=md - Two sister sets, released on the same day, with the same structure. Still, Ancient Roar and Future Flash differ in where the value lies. ## [Wild Force vs Cyber Judge: which Japanese box should you choose?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wild-force-vs-cyber-judge) - 2026-11-10 · kopen, set:SV5K, set:SV5M, sets, vergelijking - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/wild-force-vs-cyber-judge?view=md - Two sister sets from January 26, 2024, with the same structure. Wild Force has the broader top, Cyber Judge the most expensive single card. ## [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. ## [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. ## [Selling or trading Pokémon cards: how to get the most value](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-verkopen-of-ruilen) - 2026-11-04 · kopen, ruilen, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-verkopen-of-ruilen?view=md - Marktplaats, Cardmarket, a dealer or trading for sealed product? What each route gives you in money, time and risk, and why trading almost always gets the most value out of your cards. ## [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. ## [Insured shipping of Pokémon cards: how to arrange it](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/verzekerde-verzending-pokemon) - 2026-10-20 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/verzekerde-verzending-pokemon?view=md - Insured shipping of Pokémon cards and sealed boxes: who bears the risk, what PostNL registered or insured costs and how to pack safely? ## [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. ## [Delivery times at a Pokémon webshop: what you can really expect](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/leveringstijd-pokemon-webshop) - 2026-10-18 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/leveringstijd-pokemon-webshop?view=md - How long does a Pokémon order take? How to read delivery times, pre-orders and your rights, and when to order for Sinterklaas and Christmas. ## [Chinese Pokémon cards: what are they worth and which sets are there?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/chinese-pokemon-kaarten) - 2026-10-15 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/chinese-pokemon-kaarten?view=md - Chinese Pokémon cards are official cards with their own sets, such as Gem Pack and Collect 151. Find out what they're worth, how they differ from Japanese and English cards, and how to spot a genuine Chinese box. ## [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. ## [Buying second-hand sealed Pokémon: the risks and how to avoid them](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/tweedehands-sealed-risicos) - 2026-10-14 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/tweedehands-sealed-risicos?view=md - Buy second-hand sealed Pokémon products with more confidence. Check authenticity, the factory seal, damage and payment safety with practical checks. ## [How to recognize a trustworthy Pokémon webshop in the Netherlands: these are the signs](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/betrouwbare-pokemon-webshop-nederland) - 2026-10-13 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/betrouwbare-pokemon-webshop-nederland?view=md - This is how you recognize a trustworthy Pokémon webshop in the Netherlands: check the KvK number, the business details, the payment options and the delivery time, and buy online with more confidence. ## [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. ## [How many booster boxes are in a Pokémon case?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/aantal-boxen-per-case-pokemon) - 2026-10-10 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/aantal-boxen-per-case-pokemon?view=md - How many booster boxes are in a Pokémon case? English cases usually hold 6, 8 or 12 boxes, Japanese cases 12 or 20, and here is how to check your delivery. ## [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. ## [Is a sealed Pokémon booster box a good investment?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/verzegelde-pokemon-box-als-investering) - 2026-09-22 · kopen, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/verzegelde-pokemon-box-als-investering?view=md - Keeping sealed boxes is popular. What makes a box rise in value, what are the risks and the hidden costs, and who is it suitable for and who not? ## [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. ## [How we ship and pack your Pokémon order](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/hoe-wij-verzenden-en-verpakken) - 2026-09-22 · kopen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/hoe-wij-verzenden-en-verpakken?view=md - From our warehouse to your door: how we pack booster boxes and single packs, how fast your order arrives and what happens if something goes wrong along the way. ## [Factory sealed or resealed? How to check a booster box](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/fabrieksverzegelde-booster-box-controleren) - 2026-09-22 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/fabrieksverzegelde-booster-box-controleren?view=md - A box that has been opened, searched and rewrapped: unfortunately it happens. This is how you check from the shrink wrap, the box, the packs and the weight whether a box is still untouched and factory sealed. ## [Pokémon cards for kids: from what age, and what should you buy?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-voor-kinderen) - 2026-09-22 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/pokemon-kaarten-voor-kinderen?view=md - From what age are Pokémon cards fun, are Japanese cards suitable for kids and what's the best thing to buy? An honest guide for parents. ## [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? ## [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. ## [Booster box or complete case?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/booster-box-of-complete-case) - 2026-08-27 · kopen, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/booster-box-of-complete-case?view=md - Loose booster boxes or a sealed case all at once? When each choice makes sense – and the misunderstanding about pull rates per case. ## [Best Japanese Sets for Beginners](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beste-japanse-sets-voor-beginners) - 2026-08-27 · kopen, uitleg - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beste-japanse-sets-voor-beginners?view=md - Just started with Japanese Pokémon cards? Here are three recommendations to get you started, plus what you need to know about set codes and rarities. ## [Which Japanese set is the most fun to open?](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/welke-japanse-set-leukst-om-te-openen) - 2026-08-27 · kopen, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/welke-japanse-set-leukst-om-te-openen?view=md - Hit rates and box composition compared. Which Japanese box is the most fun to open, and why a High Class Pack feels very different from a main set. ## [Best Japanese sets to keep sealed away](https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beste-japanse-sets-verzegeld-wegleggen) - 2026-08-27 · kopen, verzamelen - md: https://www.kaikancards.com/en/blogs/news/beste-japanse-sets-verzegeld-wegleggen?view=md - Which Japanese sets do collectors seal away and why? Plus how to keep a box in top condition — and an honest word about risk. ## [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. --- AI-home: https://www.kaikancards.com/pages/ai · Agent instructions: https://www.kaikancards.com/agents.md