21 kg of Japanese Pokémon cards unboxed: new holiday stock (unboxing)

On 13 November 2026 a 21 kg parcel of new Japanese Pokémon TCG stock arrived for the holidays. In this unboxing I open everything: booster boxes, High Class boxes and Chinese gem packs, including Storm Emeralda (M6), the Japanese version of the just-released Delta Reign. Below you'll find the full video, which sets were inside, their English equivalents and how we pack boxes so they reach you in mint condition.

At a glance

• Weight: 21 kg, across two cartons
• Booster boxes: Storm Emeralda, Black Bolt, White Flare, Glory of Team Rocket, Ninja Spinner, Heat Wave Arena, Mega Brave, Mega Symphonia and Nihil Zero
• High Class boxes: Terastal Festival ex, VSTAR Universe and Mega Dream ex
• Extra: Chinese (Simplified) gem packs
• Everything: factory sealed, checked on arrival for shrink wrap, seams and JAN barcode

Which Japanese sets were inside?

Japanese set	Code	Type	English equivalent
Storm Emeralda	M6	Booster box	Delta Reign
Black Bolt	SV11B	Booster box	Black Bolt
White Flare	SV11W	Booster box	White Flare
Glory of Team Rocket	SV10	Booster box	Destined Rivals
Heat Wave Arena	SV9a	Booster box	Destined Rivals
Ninja Spinner	M4	Booster box	-
Mega Brave	M1L	Booster box	Mega Evolution
Mega Symphonia	M1S	Booster box	Mega Evolution
Nihil Zero	M3	Booster box	-
Terastal Festival ex	SV8a	High Class	Prismatic Evolutions
VSTAR Universe	S12a	High Class	Crown Zenith
Mega Dream ex	M2a	High Class	Ascended Heroes

The booster boxes

Storm Emeralda (M6): the Japanese Delta Reign

The English version, Delta Reign, has been in European stores since 6 November. I've opened some Storm Emeralda myself, but the pulls I was hunting weren't there yet. View Storm Emeralda (M6)

Black Bolt and White Flare

Two companion sets, each with its own art style. A little pricier, but the cards are worth it. Get both in the Black Bolt & White Flare Duo.

Glory of Team Rocket, Ninja Spinner, Heat Wave Arena

I've opened a lot of Glory of Team Rocket and still haven't pulled the chase Mewtwo. Ninja Spinner packs often come free with a booster box.

Mega Brave, Mega Symphonia and Nihil Zero

Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia kick off the new Mega Evolution cards. Nihil Zero is a little less in demand but has gorgeous cards – for Zygarde fans, the box of the year.

The High Class boxes

A High Class box is a different beast from a regular booster box: every box has guaranteed hits.

• Terastal Festival ex (SV8a): one of the top sets of recent years, the Japanese version of Prismatic Evolutions.
• VSTAR Universe (S12a): the Japanese counterpart of Crown Zenith, packed with strong cards.
• Mega Dream ex (M2a): Ascended Heroes in English. Lots of variety, lots of beautiful cards and in high demand this year.

How we pack your order

Shipping is always a risk, especially for sealed product. That's why our boxes go out with corner protectors and extra padding, so collectors keep their box pristine and openers never find a bent card.

FAQ

What is the difference between a booster box and a High Class box?

A Japanese High Class box contains a guaranteed number of hits in every box. In a regular booster box the pulls are random.

Are Japanese Pokémon cards real?

Yes. Japanese sets are published by The Pokémon Company in Japan, often release before the English version and have high print quality. We check every box on arrival for shrink wrap, seams and JAN barcode.

What is the English version of Storm Emeralda?

Storm Emeralda (M6) was released in English as Delta Reign on 6 November 2026.

What is the English version of Mega Dream ex?

Mega Dream ex (M2a) was released in English as Ascended Heroes.

Where can I buy Japanese Pokémon booster boxes in Europe?

At Kaikan Cards. We ship from the Netherlands across the EU, and every booster box comes with a free booster pack.

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